Table 2 For the water sector, an increase in total costs resulting from higher investment spending is particularly evident in the PV and Wind Only cases.
From: Simulated co-optimization of renewable energy and desalination systems in Neom, Saudi Arabia
Water Sector | Investment cost [M$] | Operating cost [M$] | Total cost [M$] | % Change of Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent / Co-Optimization | Â | |||
Base | 361 / 366 | 2347 / 2345 | 2708 / 2711 | 0.1 |
KSA Grid | 361 / 378 | 2347 / 2335 | 2708 / 2714 | 0.2 |
Wind Only | 361 / 390 | 2347 / 2340 | 2708 / 2730 | 0.8 |
PV Only | 361 / 496 | 2347 / 2337 | 2708 / 2833 | 4.6 |
