A Hybrid DEA–Fuzzy COPRAS Approach to the Evaluation of Renewable Energy: A Case of Wind Farms in Turkey

The production of renewable energy is becoming one the most important issues for communities due to increasing demand. purpose this paper develop a systematized, sustainability-focused evaluation framework determining efficiency wind farms in Turkey. environmental impact and long-term viability are evaluated using an centered on sustainability. their sustainability involves analyzing production, impacts economic viability. In study, DEA–Fuzzy COPRAS aims evaluate 11 power plants located Turkey Marmara Region. As inputs, number turbines, investment cost distance from grid selected. output, electricity produced, daily time considered. proposed eliminate disadvantages conventional methods be able make better decisions regarding weight value under uncertain conditions. main advantages include more accurate ability consider multiple criteria simultaneously. Additionally, considers uncertainty inputs outputs production. results work validated by comparing them with those obtained sensitivity analysis criteria. Therefore, decision makers can accurately imprecise environment. Wind plant managers or investors other projects benefit method’s implementation allowing governments stakeholders save money use resources during planning phase.