Comparativa de soluciones MCDM para determinar la ubicación óptima de una planta solar fotovoltaica de autoconsumo

Abstract

Decision-making associated with the realization of an engineering project is a necessary activity for its progress. The designer is therefore concerned about the material, economic and social consequences that may arise as a result of the action chosen. Thus, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is a branch of operational research concerned with finding the optimal solution in complex scenarios involving conflicting objectives and factors. The present work studies the best location for the installation of a solar photovoltaic plant for self-consumption without surplus in a combined cycle thermal power plant. This photovoltaic installation will generate the electrical energy necessary to supply the effluent treatment plant of the power plant in its normal operating regime. Four alternative locations are analyzed, and the best solution is determined considering factors such as expandability, ease of access, conductor losses, annual production, etc., by means of different MCDM techniques. It is also compared if the same solution could be reached by performing only a pros and cons analysis of each alternative.