A review of multi-criteria decision making applications for renewable energy site selection

M Shao, Z Han, J Sun, C **ao, S Zhang, Y Zhao - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods have become increasingly popular in site
selection decision-making of renewable energy power plants because they consider …

Potential assessment of photovoltaic power generation in China

T Qiu, L Wang, Y Lu, M Zhang, W Qin, S Wang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Accurate assessment of the photovoltaic (PV) power generation potential in China is
important for the reduction of carbon emission intensity and the achievement of the goal of …

Sustainable siting and design optimization of hybrid renewable energy system: A geospatial multi-criteria analysis

MR Elkadeem, A Younes, SW Sharshir, PE Campana… - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) holds great promise for sustainable
electrification and support countries reaching their energy access goals. The site selection …

The site selection of wind energy power plant using GIS-multi-criteria evaluation from economic perspectives

SN Shorabeh, HK Firozjaei, MK Firozjaei… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of wind turbines can help progress towards economic and technological
development, lower rates of fossil fuel consumption, decreased greenhouse emissions, and …

Site suitability analysis for implementing solar PV power plants using GIS and fuzzy MCDM based approach

A Almasad, G Pavlak, T Alquthami, S Kumara - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Although Saudi Arabia can benefit from implementing photovoltaic (PV) solar power
projects to generate power, there are some environmental, economic and technical …

[HTML][HTML] Potentials and opportunities of solar PV and wind energy sources in Saudi Arabia: Land suitability, techno-socio-economic feasibility, and future variability

AA Imam, A Abusorrah, M Marzband - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar and wind energy sources hold significant potential to meet the escalating energy
demand in Saudi Arabia sustainably. This research aims to assess the feasibility and …

Hybrid biomass, solar and wind electricity generation in rural areas of Fez-Meknes region in Morocco considering water consumption of animals and anaerobic …

M Mahdavi, F Jurado, RAV Ramos, A Awaafo - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
High dependence of Morocco's energy sector on imported fossil fuels and subsequent
associated expensive import bills, as well as global agreements with greenhouse gas …

Solar energy potential assessment: A framework to integrate geographic, technological, and economic indices for a potential analysis

Y Zhang, J Ren, Y Pu, P Wang - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
To develop solar energy as a primary source of electricity supply in China, it is imperative to
also develop an overall and complete solar energy potential analysis. Such an analysis …

Optimal site selection study of wind-photovoltaic-shared energy storage power stations based on GIS and multi-criteria decision making: A two-stage framework

J Gao, Y Wang, N Huang, L Wei, Z Zhang - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Wind-photovoltaic-shared energy storage system can improve the utilization efficiency of
renewable energy resources while reducing the idle rate of energy storage resources. Using …

[HTML][HTML] GIS-AHP Multi Criteria Decision Analysis for the optimal location of solar energy plants at Indonesia

HS Ruiz, A Sunarso, K Ibrahim-Bathis, SA Murti… - Energy Reports, 2020 - Elsevier
A reliable tool for site-suitability assessment of solar power plants capable to account for the
protection of cultural, natural, and ecological conservation areas is proposed. The tool …