A Fuzzy Logic Decision Support System for Assessing Sustainable Alternative for Power Generation in Non- Interconnected Areas of Colombia- Case of Study

Abstract

To evaluate sustainable alternatives for power generation from a planning perspective, there are still limited tools that consider the specific challenges of these alternatives in isolated communities. Then this work aims to integrate a fuzzy logic decision support system for assessing the most appropriate long planning sustainable alternative for power generation in non-interconnected areas of Colombia. The assessment incorporates 4 factors or criteria: the implementation time (C1), the technological criterion (C2), the environmental criterion (C3), and the social criterion (C4). Those criteria are evaluated trough energy expert’s opinion with a Delphi questionnaire. Subsequently, a real case of study concerning San Andrés Island energy- planning problem demonstrates the applicability of the proposed approach. However, the application of the framework is illustrated on a case in non-interconnected areas; the approach is applicable to other energy systems and regions.