A hybrid approach based on MCDM methods and Monte Carlo simulation for sustainable evaluation of potential solar sites in east of Iran

In this paper, a solar site selection problem motivated by real-world case study to determine sustainable locations for establishing sites in the east of Iran is addressed. For purpose, hybrid multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach proposed that adopts best-worst method (BWM) weight criteria and sub-criteria extracted from literature applies grey relational analysis (GRA) VIKOR rank potential locations. Moreover, an innovative Monte Carlo simulation-based (MCSB) applied analyze sensitivity GRA VIKOR. approach, two functional measures robustness are introduced order compare performance methods. Based on obtained results, some criteria, including construction cost (0.125), initial investment (0.166), ecosystem destruction (0.103), radiation intensity (0.085), distance catchment basins (0.084) have considerable importance because their more than average amount global weights (0.0625). Furthermore, Birjand, Sarbisheh, Khezri best establishment sites. MCSB has higher both measures. From perspective renewable energy development Iran, can be recommended other provinces finding