Comparative analysis of sustainable electric energy generation technologies using a multi-criteria decision methodology

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to determine the technological options for electricity production based on available electric energy sources in Brazil. The results from this study can be used as a reference for the elaboration of guidelines and public policies that are needed to support plans for electric energy supply expansion. Furthermore, these results can provide input on the construction of energy mix that can meet Brazilian demands and help achieve sustainability in the generation expansion process. The study is based on a multi-criteria analysis methodology that ranks the best alternatives for electric energy production based on criteria linked to sustainability and environmental, technical and economic dimensions.Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Dester, M. and Francato, A.L. (2018) 'Comparative analysis of sustainable electric energy generation technologies using a multi-criteria decision methodology', Int.Biographical notes: Mauricio Dester works for Furnas Centrais Eletricas and he is a Professor in Anhanguera College of Campinas. He holds a PhD in Energy Systems Planning, an MSc in Electrical Engineering and BS in Electrical Engineering. Working for Furnas, a company with the core business of generation and transmission of electricity, he is the manager of the Sao Paulo Regional Operation Center, responsible for a very important part of the national interconnected power system of Brazil. His knowledge interest areas are in power systems (operation, planning, policy and regulation); training applied to power system operation; business and people management, especially related to control centres. Comparative analysis of sustainable electric energy generation technologies 65Alberto Luiz Francato is a Professor in the School of Civil Engineering, Department of Hydric Resources, State University of Campinas (FEC-UNICAMP); he is working in undergraduate courses in civil engineering and architecture. He is also teaching and guiding academic papers in graduate courses with following subjects: water resources, energy and environmental. He has served 20 years in the field of water and energy resources, highlighting the operational planning of hydro systems and analysis of water supply systems. He has also worked on research projects assisted by CNPq, FAPESP, CTNERG and R&D ANEEL. He was responsible for coordinating the undergraduate course in FEC-UNICAMP Civil Engineering from