Assessment of Onshore Wind Energy Potential in Matrouh Governorate – using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Geographic Information System (GIS)

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1 كلية الاداب -جامعة كفر الشيخ

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            The energy sector plays a fundamental role in achieving economic development, as it is one of the main pillars of sustainable development. The reliance on conventional energy sources has led to an increase in environmentally harmful emissions, alongside the rising global demand for energy to meet development needs. Consequently, securing sustainable energy sources has become a crucial and increasingly important issue. Accordingly, this paper aimed to study the potential for the localization of onshore wind farms in Matrouh Governorate by creating a digital map that illustrates the spatial suitability of these farm locations. The study employed an applied approach based on the Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment .The present study used 15 criteria and constraints from previous studies and energy research specialists to develop the spatial adaptation model. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was applied to generate a spatial suitability map for onshore wind farm locations in Matrouh Governorate. According to the results and based on the constraints, it was found that 36.59% of the total area of Matrouh Governorate is unsuitable. Conversely, 63.41% of the governorate's area is deemed suitable, with the northern part showing particularly favorable potential due to its advantageous climatic conditions and available infrastructure. The suitability levels ranged from excellent suitability (2.76%), very good suitability (31.74%), good suitability (28.05%), and moderate suitability (0.84%).

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