Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone
This research presents the process and the results to weigh and classify a set of criteria and subcriteria to be considered in Renewable Energy Planning projects for a particular area of Colombia. The implementation of electrification programs in the study area faces various obstacles, among them t...
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| author | Christian Manuel Moreno Rocha David Fernandez Perez Jesus Rodriguez Retamoza Jorge Silva Ortega Denis Brieva Bohorquez Luis Taborda Catalan |
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This research presents the process and the results to weigh and classify a set of criteria and subcriteria to be considered in Renewable Energy Planning projects for a particular area of Colombia. The implementation of electrification programs in the study area faces various obstacles, among them the inadequate selection of criteria and sub-criteria for assessing the relevance and credibility of the implemented projects, which is very important today, causing huge losses from many points of view. It is proposed to implement a multicriteria methodology (MMCM) that prioritizes criteria and subcriteria, the selected methodology is applied to the use of renewable and conventional energy sources in urban, rural,and isolated regions, one of the most used methods in the best selection process and also when making energy decisions. The Hierarchy Analysis Process (AHP) is used, the data is obtained from a survey to a group of experts with a collection and verification period of about 4 months, only to reduce inaccuracies on the developer side. This study explains the results obtained with a new multipurpose support system that helps to prioritize the most appropriate energy decision criteria and subcriteria of energy options to provide sufficient energy to meet local needs and improve living conditions. Based on the literature review, 4 criteria and 16 subcriteria were identified and submitted to review using the AHP methodology (Hierarchical Analysis Process). It can be determined that the most important criterion is the economic, followed by the social, environmental, and technical, and a hierarchy of subcriteria related to each criterion is established, establishing that for the study area the best source of energy is photovoltaic solar by communities.
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| spelling | doaj.art-99ae239dc57748c9852732fb4cefd1db2023-02-15T16:13:56ZengEconJournalsInternational Journal of Energy Economics and Policy2146-45532022-09-0112510.32479/ijeep.13448Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific ZoneChristian Manuel Moreno Rocha0David Fernandez Perez1Jesus Rodriguez Retamoza2Jorge Silva Ortega3Denis Brieva Bohorquez4Luis Taborda Catalan5Department of Energy, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.Department of Energy, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.Department of Energy, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.Department of Energy, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.Department of Energy, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.Department of Energy, Universidad de la Costa (CUC), Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. This research presents the process and the results to weigh and classify a set of criteria and subcriteria to be considered in Renewable Energy Planning projects for a particular area of Colombia. The implementation of electrification programs in the study area faces various obstacles, among them the inadequate selection of criteria and sub-criteria for assessing the relevance and credibility of the implemented projects, which is very important today, causing huge losses from many points of view. It is proposed to implement a multicriteria methodology (MMCM) that prioritizes criteria and subcriteria, the selected methodology is applied to the use of renewable and conventional energy sources in urban, rural,and isolated regions, one of the most used methods in the best selection process and also when making energy decisions. The Hierarchy Analysis Process (AHP) is used, the data is obtained from a survey to a group of experts with a collection and verification period of about 4 months, only to reduce inaccuracies on the developer side. This study explains the results obtained with a new multipurpose support system that helps to prioritize the most appropriate energy decision criteria and subcriteria of energy options to provide sufficient energy to meet local needs and improve living conditions. Based on the literature review, 4 criteria and 16 subcriteria were identified and submitted to review using the AHP methodology (Hierarchical Analysis Process). It can be determined that the most important criterion is the economic, followed by the social, environmental, and technical, and a hierarchy of subcriteria related to each criterion is established, establishing that for the study area the best source of energy is photovoltaic solar by communities. https://econjournals.com/index.php/ijeep/article/view/13448Hierarchical Analytical ProcessAHPRenewable EnergyDecision MakingMulti-criteriaKey Performance Indicators |
| spellingShingle | Christian Manuel Moreno Rocha David Fernandez Perez Jesus Rodriguez Retamoza Jorge Silva Ortega Denis Brieva Bohorquez Luis Taborda Catalan Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy Hierarchical Analytical Process AHP Renewable Energy Decision Making Multi-criteria Key Performance Indicators |
| title | Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone |
| title_full | Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone |
| title_short | Evaluation, Hierarchy and Selection of the best Source of Energy by using AHP, as a Proposed Solution to an Energy and Socio-economic Problem, in the case of Colombia’s Pacific Zone |
| title_sort | evaluation hierarchy and selection of the best source of energy by using ahp as a proposed solution to an energy and socio economic problem in the case of colombia s pacific zone |
| topic | Hierarchical Analytical Process AHP Renewable Energy Decision Making Multi-criteria Key Performance Indicators |
| url | https://econjournals.com/index.php/ijeep/article/view/13448 |
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