Solar power plant site selection using fuzzy inference system: a case study in Iran

IF 3 4区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2024-09-19 DOI:10.1007/s13762-024-06047-z

M. R. Mehrian, M. M. Qelichi, H. Tahouri

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Solar energy, recognized for its potential in direct conversion into electricity and heat, offers a sustainable energy source with minimal environmental impact. Despite Iran’s significant solar potential, the country’s reliance on fossil fuels has hindered the widespread adoption of solar energy. This study evaluates the relative potential of different regions in Iran for solar power plant development using a novel integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Fuzzy Inference Systems (FIS). The findings indicate that the most suitable regions for photovoltaic (PV) power plant construction are located in Isfahan, Khorasan-Razavi, and Kerman provinces, where over 70% of the highly suitable land is identified. Conversely, the northern provinces such as Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan show minimal suitability. The study’s outcomes provide critical insights for policymakers and stakeholders to optimize site selection for solar energy infrastructure, potentially increasing Iran’s renewable energy capacity significantly.

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利用模糊推理系统选择太阳能发电厂厂址：伊朗案例研究

太阳能具有直接转化为电能和热能的潜力，是一种对环境影响最小的可持续能源。尽管伊朗拥有巨大的太阳能潜力，但该国对化石燃料的依赖阻碍了太阳能的广泛应用。本研究利用地理信息系统（GIS）和模糊推理系统（FIS）的新型集成，评估了伊朗不同地区发展太阳能电站的相对潜力。研究结果表明，最适合建设光伏电站的地区位于伊斯法罕省、呼罗珊-拉扎维省和克尔曼省，在这些省份中，超过 70% 的土地非常适合建设光伏电站。相反，吉兰省、马赞达兰省和戈勒斯坦省等北部省份的适宜性极低。研究结果为政策制定者和利益相关者优化太阳能基础设施的选址提供了重要启示，有可能显著提高伊朗的可再生能源能力。

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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

6.50%

发文量

806

审稿时长

10.8 months

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management. A broad outline of the journal''s scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made. The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.