Selection of Wind Turbine Based on Fuzzy Analytic Network Process: A Case Study in China

Nansheng Pang, Mengfan Nan, Qichen Meng and Siyang Zhao
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Nansheng Pang: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Mengfan Nan: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Qichen Meng: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Siyang Zhao: School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 4, 1-17

Abstract: Wind turbine selection is an evaluation problem involving many factors, such as technology, economy, society, etc., and there exist internal dependencies and circular relationships among these factors. This increases the complexity of the selection problem. At the same time, with the development of wind power technology, the types of wind turbines on the market are increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a scientific and comprehensive evaluation system to guide the selection work. This paper extends the traditional indicator system, selecting a total of twelve evaluation indicators from three aspects: operation reliability, economy, and supplier cooperation. The selected indicators are defined in detail to clarify the relationship between them. Then the triangular fuzzy number is introduced to accurately reflect the preference information obtained from experts, and a fuzzy analytical network process (FANP) model for wind turbine unit selection is constructed by combining fuzzy preference programming (FPP) with analytic network process (ANP). In the end, a case study in China is carried out. Results show that the 2.5 W unit produced by Goldwind obtains the best comprehensive evaluation value, which is consistent with the expanding market share permanent magnet direct-drive wind turbines. This paper could provide references for future wind turbine selection questions.

Keywords: wind turbine; fuzzy analytic network process; unit selection; evaluation indicator system; supermatrix (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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