Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban Areas
The pursuit of energy security has become one of the most important challenges facing modern societies worldwide. The increase in energy consumption and the need to promote sustainability puts pressure on power generation systems. In this context, renewable energy sources have become a favorable opt...
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| description | The pursuit of energy security has become one of the most important challenges facing modern societies worldwide. The increase in energy consumption and the need to promote sustainability puts pressure on power generation systems. In this context, renewable energy sources have become a favorable option to improve both energy security and sustainability while promoting the use of domestic energy sources. The supply chain is an optimized methodology that includes all necessary activities to bring a product to the final consumer. Traditionally applied in the manufacturing industry, recent evidence shows its successful implementation in various renewable energy sectors. In this work, a novel methodology based on a supply chain was designed to evaluate the feasibility of mini wind power systems in urban areas in an integrated and measurable manner. The main contribution lies in the integration of several different approaches, currently recognized as the most relevant factors for determining the viability of wind energy projects. A five-link supply chain model was proposed, which includes an evaluation of wind potential, supplier network, project technical assessment, customer distribution, and equipment final disposal. Specific metric indicators for each link were developed to evaluate technical, legislative, and social considerations. The methodology was applied in a case study in the city of Mexicali, Mexico. The findings show that although wind as a resource remains the most important factor, local government policies that promote the use of renewable energy, the supplier’s availability, qualified human resources, and spare parts are also of equivalent significance for the successful implementation of mini wind power systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dbe2e91b85714ec2b0a94440d3beacae2025-08-20T03:44:00ZengMDPI AGResources2079-92762025-02-011433810.3390/resources14030038Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban AreasIsvia Zazueta0Edgar Valenzuela1Alejandro Lambert2José R. Ayala3Rodny Garcia4Faculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Boulevard Benito Juárez S/N, Mexicali 21900, MexicoFaculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Boulevard Benito Juárez S/N, Mexicali 21900, MexicoFaculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Boulevard Benito Juárez S/N, Mexicali 21900, MexicoInstitute of Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Boulevard Benito Juárez S/N, Mexicali 21900, MexicoChint Power of Mexico, Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 119, Mexicali 21600, MexicoThe pursuit of energy security has become one of the most important challenges facing modern societies worldwide. The increase in energy consumption and the need to promote sustainability puts pressure on power generation systems. In this context, renewable energy sources have become a favorable option to improve both energy security and sustainability while promoting the use of domestic energy sources. The supply chain is an optimized methodology that includes all necessary activities to bring a product to the final consumer. Traditionally applied in the manufacturing industry, recent evidence shows its successful implementation in various renewable energy sectors. In this work, a novel methodology based on a supply chain was designed to evaluate the feasibility of mini wind power systems in urban areas in an integrated and measurable manner. The main contribution lies in the integration of several different approaches, currently recognized as the most relevant factors for determining the viability of wind energy projects. A five-link supply chain model was proposed, which includes an evaluation of wind potential, supplier network, project technical assessment, customer distribution, and equipment final disposal. Specific metric indicators for each link were developed to evaluate technical, legislative, and social considerations. The methodology was applied in a case study in the city of Mexicali, Mexico. The findings show that although wind as a resource remains the most important factor, local government policies that promote the use of renewable energy, the supplier’s availability, qualified human resources, and spare parts are also of equivalent significance for the successful implementation of mini wind power systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/14/3/38supply chainmini wind power systemsmodelingrenewable energies |
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| title | Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban Areas |
| title_full | Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban Areas |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban Areas |
| title_short | Supply Chain Model for Mini Wind Power Systems in Urban Areas |
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| topic | supply chain mini wind power systems modeling renewable energies |
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