SELECTION OF A SOLAR POWER PLANT LOCATION BY USING AHP METHOD

Authors : ÖZGE PINAR AKKAŞ, YAĞMUR ARIKAN, ERTUĞRUL ÇAM

Pages : 122-128

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Publication Date : 2017-10-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In recent years, investments of Solar Power Plant insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SPP); have increased since the cost of photovoltaic has decreased.  Nevertheless, feasibility studies remain important as the cost of installation is still relatively high. One of the most important parameters in the feasibility studies is the appropriate location selection. In this study, the appropriate location selection for the SPP was studied with the Analytical Hierarchy Process insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(AHP); which is one of the Multi Criteria Decision Making insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MCDM); methods. For the application, Elazığ, Kahramanmaraş and Malatya cities, which are located on the same plane, are selected as examples. As criteria, solar energy potential, earth slopes and feeder capacities, which are important in feasibility studies, are considered. In the results of the study, Kahramanmaraş is found as the most suitable city for establishment of SPP. It is followed by the cities of Malatya and Elazığ. The results are approved by considering the data of cities` sunshine duration and radiation value in Solar Energy Potential Atlas insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GEPA);. It is also proven that the method may be recommended for SPP installations.
Keywords : Renewable energy, Solar power plant, Multi Criteria Decision Making, Analytic Hierarchy Process

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