Renewable Energy Mix of Futuristic NEOM City

Abstract

This paper presents the developed sustainable model of NEOM city which is part of 2030 Saudi Arabia vision. The city which is located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia is planning to construct a power system that will shift the dependence on fossil fuels and achieve 100% renewable energy to energize the city and also provide clean energy for the country. The location is considered as one of the wealthiest natural resources in the region of solar energy and wind energy. NEOM's objective is to be a self-sustainable city and a center of renewable carbon-free energy. The paper consists of modeling solar panels and wind turbines technologies including nuclear power plant and simulations of the interconnected systems to achieve sustainable, reliable and resilient system. The modeling of the energy systems is performed by Vensim software considering different scenarios and power outages to provide an insight into the entire system's behavior and to ensure optimum sustainability. Moreover, the system will emphasize several variables that influence the structure of the system such as population, climate, and demand growth in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.