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Multi-criteria analysis for energy planning in Ecuador: Enhancing decision-making through comprehensive evaluation

Godoy, Janeth Carolina 1; Cajo, Ricardo; Mesa Estrada, Laura ORCID iD icon 1; Hamacher, Thomas
1 Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Abstract:

The growing demand for electricity and the need to mitigate climate change drive the development of renewable energy projects. In some cases, their implementation has led to socio-environmental conflicts. The planning of power plants generally prioritizes technical and economic criteria, while socio-environmental aspects and the involvement of local stakeholders remain limited. In Ecuador, the construction of hydroelectric plants has increased generation capacity but has also triggered conflicts in nearby areas. This study aimed to integrate diverse criteria and stakeholders into Ecuador’s energy infrastructure planning process. A multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) was conducted on a portfolio of 101 renewable energy projects planned for the coming years, including 91 hydroelectric, 2 solar photovoltaic, 3 wind, and 5 geothermal projects, with a total capacity of 12,532.45 MW. Nine criteria were analyzed and organized into social, environmental, and technical categories. Social criteria included project perception, job creation, and relocation; environmental criteria covered deforestation, risks to wildlife, and proximity to natural reserves; and technical criteria included plant size, accessibility, and distance to transmission lines. ... mehr

Zugehörige Institution(en) am KIT Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS)
Publikationstyp Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Publikationsmonat/-jahr 03.2025
Sprache Englisch
Identifikator ISSN: 0960-1481
KITopen-ID: 1000178057
HGF-Programm 37.11.02 (POF IV, LK 01) Societally-Feasible Transformation Pathways
Erschienen in Renewable Energy
Verlag Elsevier
Band 241
Seiten 122278
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Globale Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung Ziel 7 – Bezahlbare und saubere EnergieZiel 8 – Menschenwürdige Arbeit und WirtschaftswachstumZiel 9 – Industrie, Innovation und InfrastrukturZiel 15 – Leben an LandZiel 16 – Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke InstitutionenZiel 17 – Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele

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DOI: 10.5445/IR/1000178057
Veröffentlicht am 15.01.2025
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