This analysis evaluates land for wind energy in Kirkuk City using GIS and multi-criteria decision making, highlighting essential factors for sustainability.
The renewable energy demand has increased the need to develop efficient methods for assessing suitable land for wind energy installations. This study aims to evaluate the suitability of land in Kirkuk City for wind energy projects by combining multi-criteria decision analysis with remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Various environmental factors, along with topographical features and infrastructure, were integrated using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to classify the land into areas of different suitability levels. The region analyzed includes 61.77 km² of highly suitable land, 123.152 km² of moderately suitable land, and 46.807 km² of the least suitable land. The northeastern quadrant of Kirkuk City contains Site 1, with 12 km² of highly suitable land, while Site 2 at the southeastern edge of the city covers 9 km² of highly suitable land. It has been found that the wind power projects can be developed in specific regions, but sustainable development and environmental conservation remain essential. The combination of GIS and remote sensing technologies enhances the energy infrastructure development, enabling more informed decision-making.
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