International Journal of Renewable Energy Research-IJRER
Ranking of Renewable Energy for The National Electricity Plan in Thailand Using an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Abstract
Awareness of environmental burdens and uncertainty about the quantity and price of fossil fuels are challenges to efficient energy supply and use. Therefore, energy planning is an important mechanism in addressing these challenges. The objective of this study was to prioritize renewable energy types as a guideline for targeting Thailand’s power generation plan using an analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Six expert groups with different backgrounds related to the renewable energy field in Thailand were involved through questionnaire surveys for a prioritization exercise. Five main criteria and eight associated sub-criteria were studied. Seven of the renewable resources were selected according to the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP2015). The results showed that solar energy had the highest ranking score, followed by biomass, small hydropower, biogas from wastewater/solid waste, wind energy, biogas from energy crops, and waste to energy. Compared with AEDP2015, the results of this research showed significant differences. Although this research was performed for academic purposes, its result can be useful as a model for stakeholders, policy makers, and decision makers who are involved in the energy policy sector.
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DOI (PDF): https://doi.org/10.20508/ijrer.v8i3.8029.g7454
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