Determination and explanation of the main criteria and factors
Cluster Name | Sub-criteria name | References |
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Natural Factors (C1) | C11 - Wind direction | The location of wind turbines is determined by the prevailing wind direction in order to be effective. |
C12 - Aspect | [48] | |
C13 - Elevation | [21], [49], [50] | |
C14 - Slope | [51], [52] | |
C15 - Wind speed | [28], [52] | |
Socio-Economic Factors (C2) | C21 - Dist. from power lines | [48] |
C22 - Dist. from cities/villages | [48] | |
C23 - Dist. from main roads | [48] | |
Environmental Factors (C3) | C31 - Land Cover/Land Use | [48] |
C32 - Dist. from protected areas | [53], [54] | |
C33 - Dist. from risks areas | All the mechanical parts of wind power turbines should be kept away from the water To prevent damage to the turbine components, wind turbine fans are lowered and disconnected. |