Large-scale integration of renewable energy sources an action plan for Crete

Sustainable energy planning by using multi-criteria analysis application in the island of Crete

“…In the case of Crete, it should be taken into account that the academic institutions have conducted technical studies on the introduction and integration of RES in the island's energy system (Mourelatos et al, 1998;Vamvuka and Tsoutsos, 2002;Papadaki et al, 2003;Tsiolaridou et al, 2006).…”

Multicriteria selection aiding related to photovoltaic plants on farming fields on Corsica island: A real case study using the ELECTRE outranking framework

“…For example, it supported the selection of a strategy for energy supply among numerous alternatives ranging from high level renewable energy production to continental interconnection on Crete island (Greece) (Georgopoulou et al, 1997). It also allowed the determination of the penetration ratio of renewable energy production in this island's electrical system (Mourelatos et al, 1998).…”

Local challenges in the promotion of renewable energy sources: The case of Crete

“…As far as hydraulic resources are concerned, they are considered as being sufficient for domestic, industrial, agricultural and tourism needs but they are far from being considered as ''abundant'' (Manios and Tsanis, 2006). Up to the year 2025 it is estimated that only 6 MW of small-hydrounits can be installed (Mourelatos et al, 1998).…”

“…What can be observed for the island of Crete is that there is a strong interest from investors towards RETs and a good investment in the environment (Mourelatos et al, 1998). The cornerstone which dominates renewable energy integration (mainly wind-energy integration), is usually between the national authorities, responsible for the authorization of Public Power Corporation and private investors for the implementation of renewable energy projects and local authorities who intervene mainly in the phase of environmental authorization.…”

“…maximum installed capacity of wind farms is constrained by the stability consideration of the electrical system (the installed capacity of all the interruptible units should not exceed 30% of the maximum hourly electricity consumption occurred in the previous year(Mourelatos et al, 1998)). …”