Multi-criteria evaluation and multi-method analysis for appropriately selecting renewable energy sources in Colombia

This research explores the implementation of renewable energy technologies for power generation using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, including AHP, FAHP, TOPSIS, and FUZZY-TOPSIS. Ten renewable energy alternatives were evaluated across seven geographic regions in Colombia, revealing...

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Autores: Moreno Rocha, Christian Manuel, Núñez-Álvarez, José R., Rivera-Alvarado, Juan, Ghisayz Ruiz, Alfredo, Buelvas-Sánchez, Enderson A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Repositorio:Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:minerva_____::c192ad5e4448948734a0a947972f3d26
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46943
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Energy Optimization
Environmental and Energy Sustainabilit
Hierarchical analytical process (HAP)
Hierarchical analytical process with fuzzy logic (FAHP)
Methods of Decision
Renewable energies
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Sumario:This research explores the implementation of renewable energy technologies for power generation using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, including AHP, FAHP, TOPSIS, and FUZZY-TOPSIS. Ten renewable energy alternatives were evaluated across seven geographic regions in Colombia, revealing variability in preferences depending on the method and scenario. Alternatives 6 and 4 frequently stood out, while others showed varied rankings. This study significantly contributes to the energy sector by offering a rigorous framework for selecting renewable generation technologies, supporting sustainable energy planning, and providing a model for replication in global contexts, some key points are: • The study applied systematic MCDM approaches to assess renewable energy sources. • Results demonstrated method-dependent variability and highlighted regional preferences. • It sets a benchmark for integrating sustainable practices into energy planning worldwide.