Evaluation and Selection of Integrated Energy System Construction Scheme Equipped with Smart Energy Management and Control Platform Using Single-Valued Neutrosophic Numbers

Junqing Wang,Wenhui Zhao,Lu Qiu,Puyu Yuan

doi:10.3390/su13052615

Abstract

Since application of integrated energy systems (IESs) has formed a markedly increasing trend recently, selecting an appropriate integrated energy system construction scheme becomes essential to the energy supplier. This paper aims to develop a multi-criteria decision-making model for the evaluation and selection of an IES construction scheme equipped with smart energy management and control platform. Firstly, a comprehensive evaluation criteria system including economy, energy, environment, technology and service is established. The evaluation criteria system is divided into quantitative criteria denoted by interval numbers and qualitative criteria. Secondly, single-valued neutrosophic numbers are adopted to denote the qualitative criteria in the evaluation criteria system. Thirdly, in order to accommodate mixed data types consisting of both interval numbers and single-valued neutrosophic numbers, the TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) method is extended into a three-stage technique by introducing a fusion coefficient μ. Then, a real case in China is evaluated through applying the proposed method. Furthermore, a comprehensive discussion is made to analyze the evaluation result and verify the reliability and stability of the method. In short, this study provides a useful tool for the energy supplier to evaluate and select a preferred IES construction scheme.

Highlights

Energy is the basis for human survival
This study provides a useful tool for the energy supplier to evaluate and select a preferred integrated energy systems (IESs) construction scheme
As the world’s largest developing country, China has been actively participating in global environment and climate change topics, increasing its national independent contribution and continuously adopting effective policies and measures to combat the problem [2,3]

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Introduction

Energy is the basis for human survival. With the development of the world economy, the total energy consumption continues to increase. The climate and environmental problem caused by the uncontrolled use of fossil resources deteriorates [1]. To meet the challenges of energy, environment, and climate change, developing a low-carbon economy is the only way to achieve sustainable development. As the world’s largest developing country, China has been actively participating in global environment and climate change topics, increasing its national independent contribution and continuously adopting effective policies and measures to combat the problem [2,3].

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