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Energy planning model with renewable energy using optimization multicriteria techniques for isolated rural communities: Cajamarca province, Peru

Eder Jesús Falcón-Roque, Francisco Marcos Martín Martín, Cristina Pascual, Luis Carlos Domínguez-Dafauce, F. Flores · 2017 · Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Summary. This paper develops SEPLAN, an energy planning model using multicriteria optimization to balance economic, environmental, and social objectives for isolated rural communities in Peru. Applied to Cajamarca province, the model evaluates renewable energy alternatives against six competing goals including emissions reduction, cost minimization, and universal energy access. Results show photovoltaic solar energy emerges as the priority solution when prioritizing rural electrification, offering decision-makers a practical tool for sustainable energy planning.

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Falcón-Roque, E. J., Martín, F. M. M., Pascual, C., Domínguez-Dafauce, L. C., & Flores, F.. (2017). Energy planning model with renewable energy using optimization multicriteria techniques for isolated rural communities: Cajamarca province, Peru. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4989574

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DOI
10.1063/1.4989574
Countries
Peru
Regions
South America
Categories
energy, policy, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28