High-Resolution Mapping of Concentrated Solar Power Site Suitability in Ghardaïa, Algeria: A GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic and Multi-Criteria Decision Analys...
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Algeria's reliance on fossil fuels for electricity is driving climate change and resource depletion. The government is promoting renewable energy, with this study using GIS-based fuzzy logic and multi-Criteria analysis to map suitable sites for concentrated solar power in Ghardaïa.
High-Resolution Mapping of Concentrated Solar Power Site Suitability in Ghardaïa, Algeria: A GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Abdelfetah Belaid; Mawloud Guermoui; Abdelkader Riche; Toufik Arrif; Hamdani Maamar; Cherier Mohamed Kamel; Abdelaziz Rabehi; Mohamad Mahmoud Al Rahhal
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3522572
Volume 13
Algeria primarily relies on fossil fuels to meet its growing electricity demand, significantly contributing to climate change and the depletion of non-renewable resources. In response, the Algerian government has initiated ambitious plans to integrate renewable energy into the national grid. While photovoltaic solar energy has received substantial attention over the past decade, the potential for ...