Multi-criteria evaluation and multi-method analysis for appropriately selecting renewable energy sources in Colombia

IF 1.6 Q2 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

MethodsX Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI:10.1016/j.mex.2025.103248

Christian M. Moreno-Rocha , José R. Nuñez-Alvarez , Juan Rivera-Alvarado , Alfredo Ghisayz Ruiz , Enderson A. Buelvas-Sanchez

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This research explores the implementation of renewable energy technologies for power generation using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, including AHP, FAHP, TOPSIS, and FUZZY-TOPSIS. Ten renewable energy alternatives were evaluated across seven geographic regions in Colombia, revealing variability in preferences depending on the method and scenario. Alternatives 6 and 4 frequently stood out, while others showed varied rankings. This study significantly contributes to the energy sector by offering a rigorous framework for selecting renewable generation technologies, supporting sustainable energy planning, and providing a model for replication in global contexts, some key points are:

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The study applied systematic MCDM approaches to assess renewable energy sources.
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Results demonstrated method-dependent variability and highlighted regional preferences.
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It sets a benchmark for integrating sustainable practices into energy planning worldwide.

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