Regional evaluation of renewable energy sources in Turkey by new integrated AHP-MARCOS methodology: a real application

• Published in: International journal of sustainable energy Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 103 - 125
• Main Authors: Karaaslan, Abdulkerim, Adar, Tuba, Delice, Elif Kılıc
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 07-02-2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: AHP; Alternative energy sources; Energy; Energy resources; Energy sources; geographical region; MARCOS; multiple ranking approaches; Renewable energy; Renewable energy sources; Renewable resources; Solar energy; Wind power; Anatolia; Turkey
• ISSN: 1478-6451; 1478-646X
• DOI: 10.1080/14786451.2021.1897126

In this study, it was aimed to determine the regional priorities of renewable energy sources in Turkey. Unlike the literature, renewable energy sources were selected on a regional basis. While criteria weights were obtained by the AHP method, the alternative ranking was found for each region by the MARCOS method. While investment cost was determined as the most important criterion, it was determined as a result of the application of the MARCOS method that the energy sources that should be preferred firstly were hydro energy sources in Eastern Anatolia, Mediterranean, Southeastern Anatolia and Black Sea Region, wind energy sources in Marmara and Aegean Region, and solar energy sources in Central Anatolia Region.