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Christian M Moreno-Rocha1,2, José R Nuñez-Alvarez1, Juan Rivera-Alvarado3
1Energy Department, Engineering Faculty, Universidad de la Costa, (CUC), Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia.
Abstract:
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:•The study applied systematic MCDM approaches to assess renewable energy sources.•Results demonstrated method-dependent variability and highlighted regional preferences.•It sets a benchmark for integrating sustainable practices into energy planning worldwide.
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