A multi-criteria methodology for energy planning and developing renewable energy sources at a regional level: A case study Thassos,Greece |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural Resources, Democritus University of Thrace, Orestiada, 68200, Greece;2. Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia, 156 Egnatia Str., 54006, Thessaloniki, Greece;3. Operations and Information Management Group, Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom;1. Lithuanian Energy Institute, Breslaujos 3, LT-44403 Kaunas, Lithuania;2. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saulėtekio al. 11, LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania;1. Defense University Center at Spanish Naval Academy, University of Vigo, Plaza España 2, Marín-Pontevedra 36920, Spain;2. ETS Ingeniería de Minas, University of Vigo, Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, Vigo 36310, Spain;3. ETS Ingenieros Industriales, University of Vigo, Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, Vigo 36310, Spain |
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| Abstract: | Rational energy planning under the pressure of environmental and economic problems is imperative to humanity. An evaluational framework is proposed in order to support energy planning for promoting the use of renewable energy sources. A multi-criteria decision analysis is adopted, detailing exploitation of renewable energy sources (including Wind, Solar, Biomass, Geothermal, and small Hydro) for power and heat generation. The aim of this paper is the analysis and development of a multilevel decision-making structure, utilizing multiple criteria for energy planning and exploitation of Renewable Energy Sources of at the regional level. The proposed evaluation framework focuses on the use of a multi-criteria approach as a tool for supporting energy planning in the area of concern, based on a pool of qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria. The final aim of this study is to discover the optimal amount of each Renewable Energy Source that can be produced in the region and to contribute to an optimal energy mix. In this paper, a case study for the island of Thassos, Greece is analyzed. The results prove that Renewable Energy Sources exploitation at a regional level can satisfy increasing power demands through environmental-friendly energy systems that combine wind power, biomass and PV systems. |
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