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Abediniangerabi, B, Shahandashti, M and Makhmalbaf, A (2021) Coupled transient heat and moisture transfer investigation of facade panel connections. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 758-77.
Adamtey, S (2021) Cost and time performance analysis of progressive design-build projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 686-97.
Amewornu, E M and Nwulu, N I (2021) A framework for the techno-economic and reliability analysis of grid connected microgrids. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 659-85.
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat, O and Lamis Yasser Wagih, Y (2021) A framework for implementing integrated project delivery in architecture design firms in Egypt. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 721-57.
De-Graft, O-M, Adjei, T K, David Mensah, S, Edwards, D J and Hosseini, R M (2021) Mainstreaming sustainable development goals in Ghana's energy sector within the framework of public–private partnerships: challenges, opportunities and strategies. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 605-24.
De-Graft, O-M, Debrah, C, Oduro-Ofori, E, Edwards, D J and Prince, A-A (2021) Attributable indicators for measuring the level of greenness of cities in developing countries: lessons from Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 625-46.
Mhundwa, R and Simon, M (2021) Electrical energy prediction using a surface fitting model for an on-farm direct expansion bulk milk cooler (DXBMC) in South Africa. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 778-94.
Mostafaeipour, A, Qolipour, M, Rezaei, M, Jahangiri, M, Goli, A and Sedaghat, A (2021) A novel integrated approach for ranking solar energy location planning: a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 698-720.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: game theory; fossil fuel; power generation; efficiency; Canada
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-04-2020-0123
- Abstract:
Every day, the sun provides by far more energy than the amount necessary to meet the whole world's energy demand. Solar energy, unlike fossil fuels, does not suffer from depleting resource and also releases no greenhouse gas emissions when being used. Hence, using solar irradiance to produce electricity via photovoltaic (PV) systems has significant benefits which can lead to a sustainable and clean future. In this regard, the purpose of this study is first to assess the technical and economic viability of solar power generation sites in the capitals of the states of Canada. Then, a novel integrated technique is developed to prioritize all the alternatives. In this study, ten provinces in Canada are evaluated for the construction of solar power plants. The new hybrid approach composed of data envelopment analysis (DEA), balanced scorecard (BSC) and game theory (GT) is implemented to rank the nominated locations from techno-economic-environmental efficiency aspects. The input data are obtained using HOMER software. Applying the proposed hybrid approach, the order of high to low efficiency locations was found as Winnipeg, Victoria, Edmonton, Quebec, Halifax, St John's, Ottawa, Regina, Charlottetown and Toronto. Construction of ten solar plants in the ten studied locations was assessed and it was ascertained that usage of solar energy in Winnipeg, Victoria and Edmonton would be economically and environmentally justified. As to novelty, it should be clarified that the authors propose an effective hybrid method combining DEA, BSC and GT for prioritizing all available scenarios concerned with the construction of a solar power plant.
Muhammad Ridwan Andi, P, Adhe Rizky, A, Salvia, F A and Abdullah, A (2021) A novel optimisation model in the collaborative supply chain with production time capacity consideration. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 647-58.
Velasco-Aquino, A A, Jose Adan, E-M, Perez-Sanchez, J F, Zuñiga-Leal, C, Palacio-Perez, A and Suarez-Dominguez, E J (2021) Compressed earth block reinforced with coconut fibers and stabilized with aloe vera and lime. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 795-807.