Proceedings on Engineering Sciences | 2026
Authors: Bouzekraoui M.; Bouzekraoui Y.; Elmerabet Y.
DOI: 10.24874/PES08.01.018
Journal: Proceedings on Engineering Sciences
Year: 2026
Publisher: Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Cited by: 0
This study assesses the feasibility of integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems into agricultural processing units in Drâa-Tafilalet, a region with high solar potential. Faced with rising energy costs, PV systems offer a sustainable alternative for units like Difat Ziz and Zrigat, specialized in date storage and packaging. The study evaluates energy consumption, PV system sizing, and a 15-year economic analysis. Simulations reveal that PV systems can cover up to 75% of energy needs. For Difat Ziz, a 65-kWc system achieves 51% self-consumption, with a 6.89-year payback (5.4 years with energy compensation). For Zrigat, a 9-kWc system covers 78% of needs, with a 5.7-year payback (4.3 years with compensation). Economic performance relies on self-consumption optimization, equipment quality, and installation cost control. The findings highlight PV integration as a cost-effective, sustainable solution, with recommendations for training, subsidies, and supportive policies. © 2026 Published by Faculty of Engineering.
Feasibility; Photovoltaic; Processing Units; Profitability; Solar Energy; Sustainability