Received:
2025-08-11 | Accepted:
2026-01-20 | Published:
2026-03-30
Title
Turning the sun into power: the NOUR model for boosting solar energy in Northern Europe
Abstract
This paper explores innovative pathways for solar energy conversion in Northern Europe, using the Noor Solar Power Station in Morocco as a benchmark. As one of the world's largest concentrated solar power plants, Noor offers key insights into high-efficiency energy production and scalable infrastructure. The study examines the feasibility of adapting similar models to the Lithuanian context, characterised by lower solar irradiance and colder climatic conditions. Through a comparative analysis, we investigate how photovoltaic systems can be optimised in Lithuania using adaptive architectural design, seasonal storage, and smart energy management. Particular attention is given to regional solar exposure, with southern and southeastern Lithuania identified as the most favourable areas for pilot implementation. By bridging the gap between high-irradiance and low-irradiance regions, this research outlines a strategic vision for sustainable solar deployment, contributing to Lithuania's long-term energy resilience and environmental goals.
Keywords
Lithuania, solar cells, conversion efficiency, perovskites, sustainable energy
JEL classifications
Q01
, Q43
, Q55
URI
http://jssidoi.org/ird/article/237
DOI
Pages
43-54
Funding
The research leading to these results has received funding from the project titled "Cluster for innovative energy" in the frame of the program "HORIZON-MSCA-2022-SE-01" under the Grant agreement number 101129820.
This is an open access issue and all published articles are licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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