A geographical information system-based multi-criteria method for the evaluation of solar farms locations: A case study in Souss-Massa area, southern Morocco

Mensour, O. Nait; Ghazzani, B. El; Hlimi, B.; Ihlal, A.

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2019.06.063

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“…The purpose of MCE is to investigate options among several possibilities from multiple criteria and multiple objectives (Mensour et al 2019). In this method, multiple criteria are aggregated into a single evaluation score for each decision alternative.…”

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GIS-Based Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Evaluation for Sustainable Land-Use Planning (Case Study: Qaleh Ganj County, Iran) “Landuse Planning Using MCE and Mola”

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Land evaluation is a key factor in land-use spatial planning, affecting both success and sustainability. This study showcases the value of using the multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) and multi-objective land allocation (MOLA) GIS decision-making tools determine the most favorable spatial development of various land-use types, for Qaleh Ganj County in Iran. Weighted linear combination (WLC) and ordered weighted averaging (OWA) were used to assess the potential of seven land uses based on predefined criteria. MOLA was also used for land-use zoning based on suitability. The results derived from these techniques indicate that the rangeland zone with 30.80% and the ecotourism zone with 22.9% have the highest suitability potential, and aquaculture with 0.26% and tourism with 0.24% have the lowest potential in Qaleh Ganj. Considering the 7 land uses and a lot of defined criteria, MCE and MOLA provided an automatic and flexible way of dealing with qualitative multi-dimensional environmental effects, factors, constraints and objectives. The combination of WLC and OWA helped to manage selection factors differently, as their level of risk and trade-off is different. The result can be considered as optimal suitability maps with an environmental preservation goal which can help to protect the natural environment of this area, and will also allow for continued economic development. The approach described in this study can help developing countries and the sensitive area facing environmental challenges due to rapid development. This approach and its application procedures can be applied to similar territorial contexts, where several territorial factors should be considered and taken into account.

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Section: Evaluation Of Land Suitability By Mcementioning

confidence: 99%

GIS-Based Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Evaluation for Sustainable Land-Use Planning (Case Study: Qaleh Ganj County, Iran) “Landuse Planning Using MCE and Mola”

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“…Still, they have estimated the capacity of three selected locations. Reference [ 25 ] used a similar method while also simulating a 10 MW grid-connected solar PV in HOMER software. Reference [ 26 ] used the MCDA method to determine the most suitable area for offshore wind farm deployment in Hong Kong and calculated the installation cost of the three most suitable zones using three turbine models.…”

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Spatio-temporal assessment and economic analysis of a grid-connected island province toward a 35% or greater domestic renewable energy portfolio: a case in Bohol, Philippines

Pojadas

Abundo

2021

Int J Energy Environ Eng

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“…Morocco has taken advantage of its geographical position and environment to gain an edge in the field of renewables, especially solar energy [28] . The average incident solar radiation varies between 4.7 and 5.6 kWh/m2/day with a number of hours of sunshine that varies from 2700 hours/year in the North of Morocco to more than 3500 hours/year in the South.…”

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Towards a large-scale integration of renewable energies in Morocco

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Lebrouhi

Kousksou

et al. 2020

Journal of Energy Storage

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A geographical information system-based multi-criteria method for the evaluation of solar farms locations: A case study in Souss-Massa area, southern Morocco

Cited by 96 publications

References 52 publications

GIS-Based Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Evaluation for Sustainable Land-Use Planning (Case Study: Qaleh Ganj County, Iran) “Landuse Planning Using MCE and Mola”

GIS-Based Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Evaluation for Sustainable Land-Use Planning (Case Study: Qaleh Ganj County, Iran) “Landuse Planning Using MCE and Mola”

Spatio-temporal assessment and economic analysis of a grid-connected island province toward a 35% or greater domestic renewable energy portfolio: a case in Bohol, Philippines

Towards a large-scale integration of renewable energies in Morocco

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