TY - JOUR
T1 - Optimal diversity of renewable energy alternatives under multiple criteria: An application to the UK
AU - Shmelev, S.E.
AU - van den Bergh, J.C.J.M.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - We propose a multi-criteria analysis of alternative combinations of renewable energy technologies to meet a sustainable energy supply. It takes into account a range of criteria to reflect relevant environmental, social and economic considerations, capture the value of diversity, and reflect innovative potential and learning capacity. The combination of these factors allows for solutions in which there is more balance between economic, environmental and social dimensions, unlike in previous studies. Scenarios that might have been preferred on the basis of, for example, minimal costs or low CO
AB - We propose a multi-criteria analysis of alternative combinations of renewable energy technologies to meet a sustainable energy supply. It takes into account a range of criteria to reflect relevant environmental, social and economic considerations, capture the value of diversity, and reflect innovative potential and learning capacity. The combination of these factors allows for solutions in which there is more balance between economic, environmental and social dimensions, unlike in previous studies. Scenarios that might have been preferred on the basis of, for example, minimal costs or low CO
U2 - 10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.100
DO - 10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.100
M3 - Article
SN - 1364-0321
VL - 60
SP - 679
EP - 691
JO - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
JF - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
IS - July
ER -