Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon
This article presents the suitability analysis of onshore wind farm sites using an AHP (Hierarchical Analysis Process) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach based on geographic information system modeling (GIS). It is based on different technical aspects (wind speed, elevation, slope), econ...
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| description | This article presents the suitability analysis of onshore wind farm sites using an AHP (Hierarchical Analysis Process) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach based on geographic information system modeling (GIS). It is based on different technical aspects (wind speed, elevation, slope), economic (proximity to the electricity network, proximity to roads) and social (proximity to residential areas, population density). The introduction of the factor “population density” and the constraint “required area” rarely used in previous studies makes it possible to refine the results. The data is classified into several categories in a gradual manner, namely unsuitable (0); less suitable (1); suitable (2); highly suitable (3) and most suitable (4). The results show us that the largest percentage relating to spatial coverage is observed in the “suitable” range with 50.89 % and the corresponding theoretical wind power potential (TWPP) is 1377.926 GW; it is followed by “highly suitable” 5.67 % and a TWPP of 153.652 GW; then “less suitable” with 1.04 % and a TWPP of 28.163 GW. No areas were identified in “most suitable” and finally the “unsuitable” range with 42.4 %. Also, the most favorable areas are located in the part of the far north of the country corresponding to the strong wind zone. The sensitivity analysis was carried out based on scenario tests (technical, economic and equal-weight) in order to give greater visibility of choice to the different stakeholders who would like to invest in onshore wind energy in Cameroon. Furthermore, a study of hybrid solar-wind systems could improve the efficiency of electricity parks in Cameroon. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2acefc987a2c45eb9b34529a30071f3b2025-08-20T02:34:35ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-012410276510.1016/j.rineng.2024.102765Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in CameroonIsabelle Flora Fotsing Metegam0Isaac Yannick Bomeni1Venant Sorel Chara-Dackou2Donatien Njomo3René Tchinda4Department of Energetic, Environment and Thermal Engineering, UR-ISIE, University Institute of Technology Fotso Victor, University of Dschang, Bandjoun, P.O Box 134, Cameroon; Energy and Environment Laboratory (EEL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, P.O Box 812, Cameroon; Corresponding author. Energy and Environment Laboratory (EEL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, P.O Box 812, Cameroon.Department of Energetic, Environment and Thermal Engineering, UR-ISIE, University Institute of Technology Fotso Victor, University of Dschang, Bandjoun, P.O Box 134, CameroonCarnot Energy Laboratory (CEL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Bangui, Bangui, P.O. Box 1450, Central African Republic; Energy and Environment Laboratory (EEL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, P.O Box 812, Cameroon; Corresponding author. Energy and Environment Laboratory (EEL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, P.O Box 812, Cameroon.Energy and Environment Laboratory (EEL), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, P.O Box 812, CameroonDepartment of Energetic, Environment and Thermal Engineering, UR-ISIE, University Institute of Technology Fotso Victor, University of Dschang, Bandjoun, P.O Box 134, CameroonThis article presents the suitability analysis of onshore wind farm sites using an AHP (Hierarchical Analysis Process) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach based on geographic information system modeling (GIS). It is based on different technical aspects (wind speed, elevation, slope), economic (proximity to the electricity network, proximity to roads) and social (proximity to residential areas, population density). The introduction of the factor “population density” and the constraint “required area” rarely used in previous studies makes it possible to refine the results. The data is classified into several categories in a gradual manner, namely unsuitable (0); less suitable (1); suitable (2); highly suitable (3) and most suitable (4). The results show us that the largest percentage relating to spatial coverage is observed in the “suitable” range with 50.89 % and the corresponding theoretical wind power potential (TWPP) is 1377.926 GW; it is followed by “highly suitable” 5.67 % and a TWPP of 153.652 GW; then “less suitable” with 1.04 % and a TWPP of 28.163 GW. No areas were identified in “most suitable” and finally the “unsuitable” range with 42.4 %. Also, the most favorable areas are located in the part of the far north of the country corresponding to the strong wind zone. The sensitivity analysis was carried out based on scenario tests (technical, economic and equal-weight) in order to give greater visibility of choice to the different stakeholders who would like to invest in onshore wind energy in Cameroon. Furthermore, a study of hybrid solar-wind systems could improve the efficiency of electricity parks in Cameroon.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302401020XWind powerMCDM-AHP and GISSensitivity analysisCameroon |
| spellingShingle | Isabelle Flora Fotsing Metegam Isaac Yannick Bomeni Venant Sorel Chara-Dackou Donatien Njomo René Tchinda Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon Results in Engineering Wind power MCDM-AHP and GIS Sensitivity analysis Cameroon |
| title | Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon |
| title_full | Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon |
| title_fullStr | Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon |
| title_short | Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon |
| title_sort | technical and geographic potential analysis for large scale wind energy production using a gis ahp multi criteria in cameroon |
| topic | Wind power MCDM-AHP and GIS Sensitivity analysis Cameroon |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302401020X |
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