Selection of the Most Appropriate Renewable Energy Alternatives by Using a Novel Interval-Valued Neutrosophic ELECTRE I Method

Abstract

<p align="justify">Today energy demand in the world cannot be met based on the growing population of<br>the countries. Exhaustible resources are not enough to supply this energy requirement. Furthermore,<br>the pollution created by these sources is one of the most important issues for all living things.<br>In this context, clean and sustainable energy alternatives need to be considered. In this study, a<br>novel interval-valued neutrosophic (IVN) ELECTRE I method is conducted to select renewable energy<br>alternative for a municipality. A new division operation and deneutrosophication method for<br>interval-valued neutrosophic sets is proposed. A sensitivity analysis is also implemented to check<br>the validity of the proposed method. The obtained results and the sensitivity analysis demonstrate<br>that the given decision in the application is robust. The results of the proposed method determine<br>that the wind power plant is the best alternative and our proposed method’s decisions are consistent<br>and reliable through the results of comparative and sensitivity analyses.<br></p>