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Prioritising municipal photovoltaic initiatives using multi-criteria decision analysis

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  • Islam, Muhammad Tanveer ul
  • Harillo, Alex
  • Pereira, Miguel Alves

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The escalating urgency of climate and energy challenges has accelerated the adoption of solar energy technologies in both the short and long term. The effective integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems demands a comprehensive evaluation of various factors, including energy resources, demand, socioeconomic contexts, and environmental impacts. Local governments and citizens play a crucial role in the energy transition, as localised emissions significantly influence broader environmental outcomes. This paper presents a decision support approach for prioritising PV system implementations within a municipal framework, guided by decision-maker preferences.

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  • Islam, Muhammad Tanveer ul & Harillo, Alex & Pereira, Miguel Alves, 2025. "Prioritising municipal photovoltaic initiatives using multi-criteria decision analysis," Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 152(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eneeco:v:152:y:2025:i:c:s0140988325008175
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2025.108987
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