ANALYSIS OF EFFICIENT REGIONS FOR WIND POWER GENERATION IN KAZAKHSTAN
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2024-05
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Nazarbayev University School of Engineering and Digital Sciences
Abstract
Global concerns about climate change and the decreasing of fossil fuels reserves have
made renewable energy production a major priority. Wind energy is a well-established research
area. However, identifying optimal regions for wind power production requires weighing
multiple factors, including wind speed, density, availability, and the environmental consequence
of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) productions, and application of decision analysis. The main
purpose of this study is to analyze the regions of Kazakhstan and identify the optimal location for
wind energy production using the decision analysis extension of multiattribute utility theory
(MAUT). Previous literature conducted analyzing wind power potential in Kazakhstan has
identified several promising locations for efficient wind energy production. However, the
selection process did not involve mathematical analysis; instead, the choice was primarily
determined by quantitative results obtained from empirical studies. This study identified seven
favorable areas based on expected utility and a comprehensive study was conducted using the
multiattribute utility function (MUF). This method facilitated the selection of wind energy
projects in efficient regions, taking into account factors such as potential power production and
GHG emission reduction potential. The study involves collecting data on the GHG emission
reduction potential and wind speed, followed by analysis and decision making to identify
practical wind energy projects. Moreover, the data analysis includes a questionnaire for the
decision maker (DM). This made it possible to determine the optimal locations for installing
wind farms based on the real preferences of an expert in the field of energy. The results based on
the expected utility values showed that the most optimal location for installing a wind power
plant is Fort-Shevchenko and Yereymentau. The results of the research project are critical for the
development of wind energy in Kazakhstan and for identifying the most efficient regions for
wind energy production using utility theory. This study contributes to the development of wind
energy in Kazakhstan and provides information for decision-making processes on sustainable
energy production.
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Aryngazin, A. (2024). Analysis Of Efficient Regions For Wind Power Generation In Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev University School of Engineering and Digital Sciences