Decision analysis application intended for selection of a power plant running on renewable energy sources

Abstract Considering the damage caused by fossil and nuclear energy to the environment, the increasing prices of petroleum and natural gas, the fact that renewable energy sources will drain away in the next 50 years, the ever-growing energy demand and global warming, a worldwide shift towards renewable energy sources is inevitable. In this study, Turkey's and the world's existing situation, both technical and economic potential, impact on the environment, resource sustainability, technological maturity and social effects were examined. In order to fulfill Turkey's energy needs, some renewable energy sources alternatives were taken into account. Application, selection and assessment of these alternatives were carried out through strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and The Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE) methods.