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Review Papers | Energy Engineering | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Sustainable Soft Computing Techniques for Site Selection of Optimal Renewable Energy Source to Reduce Carbon Emission in India - A Mini Review
Mohd. Murtaja
Abstract: Over the past decade, Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) has become a foundational tool in energy system design. Numerous technical methodologies and algorithms are available for evaluating and designing energy systems, optimizing either single or multiple criteria. MCDM aids decision-makers (DMs) in solving complex problems, such as site and supplier selection, ranking, and assessment. This paper provides a comprehensive review of both historical and contemporary MCDM techniques referenced in the literature. India is a rapidly developing and highly populated country with a high demand for energy to sustain its economic growth. To meet this demand, the Indian government want to achieve a target to increase the share of renewable energy upto 40% of the total installed capacity by year 2030. This target is a clear indication of the potential for hybrid renewable energy in India. We select solar and wind energy sources among various renewable energy sources based on various study that choose the optimal site selection criteria among them. we provide an overview of recent research on the application of MCDM for the selection of renewable hybrid power plants and identify that social factor is one of the main criteria that play a crucial role in site selection. Several MCDM methods have been applied to the selection of renewable hybrid power plants and compare them for optimal result. The use of sustainable MCDM techniques can help in the evaluation of the suitability of the sites based on multiple criteria. It increases the flexibility and sensitivity of the decision-making efforts in such type of approach. This approach allows to comprehensively and effectively assess and tackle the impending issues in the field of renewable energy. These techniques can use in site selection in other industry.
Keywords: Site Selection, MCDM, Renewable Energy
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024
Pages: 1292 - 1299