Geospatial-assisted multi-criterion analysis of solar and wind power geographical-technical-economic potential assessment

Mohamed R. Elkadeem, Ali Younes, Domenico Mazzeo, Jakub Jurasz, Pietro Elia Campana, Swellam W. Sharshir and Mohamed A. Alaam

Applied Energy, 2022, vol. 322, issue C, No S0306261922008492

Abstract: Amid the increasing electricity demand, energy crisis and pollution, the transition to renewable energy (RE) is becoming a preoccupation and major global challenge due to the multidimensional and intricate problem of RE planning. In Egypt, about 90% of gross power generation comes from carbon-intensive power plants (natural gas and coal). Here, we propose a novel geospatial-decision-making model aimed at geographical-technical–economic potential mapping and assessment of solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind turbine (WT) power plants at a high level of resolution (1 km2) in Egypt. We identify the locations suitable for PV and WT development considering sixteen restrictive and contradictory evaluation criteria. These locations have been further analyzed to estimate how much energy generation is available and at what energy cost.

Keywords: Solar photovoltaic; Onshore wind turbine; Geographical-technical–economic potential analysis; GIS-MCDM; Sustainable energy development; Egypt Vision 2030 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119532

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