AN APPROACH TO EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES FOR WIND POWER PLANT LOCATIONS

Authors

  • Ateekh Ur Rehman Rehman Department of Industrial Engineering King Saud University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/27-4-1545

Keywords:

wind power plant, multi-criteria, decision making

Abstract

Multi-criteria decision approaches are preferred for achieving multi-dimensional sustainable renewable energy goals. A more critical issue faced by the wind power industry is the selection of a location to tap prospective energy, which needs to be evaluated on multiple measures. In this paper, the aim is to assess and rank alternative wind power plant locations in Saudi Arabia. The approach presented here takes multiple criteria into consideration, such as wind speed, wind availability, site advantages, terrain details, risk and uncertainty, technology used, third party support, projected demand, types of customers, and government policies. A comparative analysis of feasible alternatives that satisfy all multi- criteria objectives is carried out. The results obtained are subjected to sensitivity analysis. Concepts such as ‘threshold values’ and ‘attribute weights’ make the approach more sensitive. 

Author Biography

Ateekh Ur Rehman Rehman, Department of Industrial Engineering King Saud University

Associate Professor

Industrial Engineering Department

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Published

2016-12-06

How to Cite

Rehman, A. U. R. (2016). AN APPROACH TO EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES FOR WIND POWER PLANT LOCATIONS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 27(4), 153–165. https://doi.org/10.7166/27-4-1545

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 4 (2016)

Section

General Articles

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