Environmental assessment of solar heating and cooling systems in Kuwait climate

Abstract

Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source, which produces neither greenhouse effect gases nor hazardous wastes through its utilization. Wide installation of renewable energy systems helps to keep our environment clean and healthy. World energy demand has been significantly increased in the last years due to the world economic growth and population increase, especially in developing countries. Conventional methods of generating electricity can produce pollutants such as carbon dioxide, the main gas responsible for global warming.