Decision system to support the practitioners in the wind farm design: A case study for Iran mainland

摘要: Abstract Selecting wind turbines has traditionally been based on designing a new turbine matching the profile of given site. However, this method selection proven time-consuming and uneconomical. A more practical approach would be to select that best matches characteristics specific site among commercially available ones. The assessment turbines, nevertheless, is complex process involves different criteria with degrees importance such as, economic, technological, environmental object study identify evaluation influence then provide an effective model AHP evaluate when developing farm. Based proposed model, using knowledge experience experts in Iranian renewable energy firm, case carried out. In case, factors performance are identified. Results highlights most suitable for T-1 rated power 2000 kW, cut-in speed 3.5 m/s. results should prove other decision makers selecting turbines.