Use of multicriteria analysis and GIS for selecting sites for onshore wind farms: the case of Andros Island (Greece)

Bili, Athina; Vagiona, Dimitra

doi:10.14712/23361964.2018.2

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“…There are also situations where computer systems have been used to determine the location of new wind farms. For example, a multicriterial data analysis based on geographic information systems (GIS) was the basis for choosing the optimal position for a wind farm in Greece (Bili and Vagiona, 2018).…”

Section: Criteria and Initiatives In The Social Responsibility Of A Firmmentioning

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Social Responsibility of Firms and the Impact of Bio-Economy in Intelligent Use of Renewable Energy Source

Andronie¹,

Simion²,

Gurgu³

et al. 2019

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Through its whole set of activities related to the invention, development, production and use of biological products and processes, bio-economy contributes significantly to the economy and to the progress of society by improving the sustainability of health, nutrition, energy efficiency, industry, environmental protection and human well-being in general. In this study, by creating an overview of the efficiency of renewable energy sources, in the context of sustainable resource management for preserving a healthy, diverse and resilient ecosystem, the research aimed to show the unused renewable energy sources at maximum potential in Romania, what are the reasons for their non-use, what are the opportunities and what are the solutions that can be adopted for the exploitation of these types of renewable energy sources in Romania. In the European Union, geothermal energy has already been well exploited and, in the future, will no longer make a significant contribution to increasing the productivity of renewable energies. Eurostat data was collected and processed using a linear regression model on the primary production of renewable energy in Romania and the rest of the European states for a period of 11 years (2005-2016); at the same time, statistical forecasts were made for the years 2017 and 2018 and was pursued to what extent social responsibility activities of companies is in line with the principles of bio-economy. In Romania, there is a very high potential for both geothermal energy that is insufficiently exploited to date and for the transformation of municipal waste into energy. It also explores the possibility of using intelligent information systems to optimize the exploitation of renewable energy sources. An important role in this effort is made by companies that, by adopting a Social Responsibility Code (CRS), can bring not only benefits, but also create a positive image with favorable consequences for all parties involved.

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Section: Criteria and Initiatives In The Social Responsibility Of A Firmmentioning

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Social Responsibility of Firms and the Impact of Bio-Economy in Intelligent Use of Renewable Energy Source

Andronie¹,

Simion²,

Gurgu³

et al. 2019

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“…Criteria selection is required for making decisions. Possible alternatives must be quantified and must contribute to the decision-making process [33][34][35]. These criteria may be factors or limiters.…”

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“…These criteria may be factors or limiters. A factor is a criterion that negatively or positively affects the possible location for the energy production plant, while a limiter (or exclusion criterion) restricts the location potential, excluding possible installation [33,34].…”

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“…The areas considered feasible for the installation of a plant were those without vegetation, meadows, or scrub and were industrial use lands. Urban areas and lands of agricultural use were considered unsuitable because other activities are carried out there that are relevant to society [33,34].…”

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“…a. Restricted areas: This represents zones where installation is not viable for environmental, legal, or other reasons [33,34]. These areas include those covered by the protected forest areas system (SNASPE), protected private areas (PPAs), bodies of water, cities, and the current road network.…”

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Land suitability analysis for renewable energy (RE) plants is gradually becoming multidisciplinary. The integration of Geographical Information System (GIS) with Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) tools has proven effective in such studies. From the trend in the literature, both experts in GIS and non-experts use these tools. There exist several factors that determine the suitability of a site for an intended purpose. In this study, factors specific to the reliability and accuracy of the results of GIS-MCDM approach to siting RE plants are reviewed. The reliability of the results from this integrated tool is hinged on the accuracy of principal milestones in the analysis. Four of these were identified in this article: data integrity, sensitivity analysis, correct use of tools, criteria weight assignment. It was concluded that apart from the identified dots in achieving high reliability and accuracy of the suitability analysis, ground verification is highly essential as this helps to verify the reality of the seemingly virtual analysis. Keywords GIS • Land suitability analysis • Multi-criteria decision making •

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Use of multicriteria analysis and GIS for selecting sites for onshore wind farms: the case of Andros Island (Greece)

Cited by 18 publications

References 22 publications

Social Responsibility of Firms and the Impact of Bio-Economy in Intelligent Use of Renewable Energy Source

Social Responsibility of Firms and the Impact of Bio-Economy in Intelligent Use of Renewable Energy Source

Selection of Optimal Localization for a Biomass Energy Plant that Uses Residual Biomass as a Raw Material in the Araucanía Region of Chile

Spatial Location of Renewable Energy Plants: How Good Is Good Enough?

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