GEOPROCESSING APPLICATION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL AREAS FOR HYBRID POWER PLANT INSTALLATION

Abstract

One of the disadvantages of renewable sources in electricity generation is their intermittency. However, this issue can be overcome through hybrid power plants that combine multiple renewable sources, offering benefits such as increased generation scale, infrastructure optimization, efficient resource utilization, and energy matrix diversification. Focused on the state of São Paulo, Brazil, the study employs a multicriteria analysis using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) methods, weighing technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects to identify potential sites for hybrid power plants (solar, wind, biomass, and hydroelectric) using a Geographic Information System. Positive outcomes are observed, indicating locations with already installed plants, validating their potential. Thus, the methodology can aid in pre-selecting suitable sites for hybrid power plant development, facilitating effective planning and utilization of the country's energy resources.