Multicriteria Decision Analysis of Suitable Location for Wind and Photovoltaic Power Plants on the Galápagos Islands

A study identifies the Galápagos Islands as highly suitable for wind and photovoltaic power plants, with potential for 10 MW solar capacity on each island. Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) combined with Multicriteria Decision Methods like Analytical Hierarchical Processes and Ordered Weighted Average, researchers assessed optimal locations to minimize environmental impact while fulfilling energy needs. The analysis revealed that Baltra Island is particularly promising for wind power, though other islands also show potential. This approach offers a sustainable solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which have been degrading air quality and affecting the island's unique biodiversity.

Villacreses, G., Jijón, D., Nicolalde, J. F., Martínez-Gómez, J., & Betancourt, F. (2022). Multicriteria Decision Analysis of Suitable Location for Wind and Photovoltaic Power Plants on the Galápagos Islands. Energies, 16(1), 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010029