Wind power plant (WPP) feasibility: Determination of wind power potential and site selection analysis for WPP construction using the TOPSIS method

The successful deployment and operation of a wind farm significantly depend on the accurate selection of installation sites. This study presents a choosing method between suitable lands for wind power plants. Utilizing Multi-Criteria Decision-Making techniques, to score based identify the candidate site that would provide the most efficient outcome by standardizing various topographic conditions and quantitative data for the proper selection of a wind power plant site. A uniquely developed criterion parameter is also introduced. Installation space constraints are a major issue in areas with high elevations and steep slopes. The new criterion parameter identifies sites that can optimally accommodate more turbines, thereby offering higher achievable installed capacity. The main objective of this study is to assist in selecting the most suitable site for wind power plant installation projects.