Multicriteria evaluation of power plants impact on the living standard using the analytic hierarchy process

摘要: Abstract The purpose of this study is to evaluate 10 types power plants available at present including fossil fuel, nuclear as well renewable-energy-based plants, with regard their overall impact on the living standard local communities. Both positive and negative impacts plant operation are considered using analytic hierarchy process (AHP). current covers set criteria weights typical for many communities in developed countries. results presented here illustrative only user-defined weighting required make valuable a specific group users. A sensitivity analysis examines most important weight variations, thus giving an view problem evaluation every decision maker. Regardless five renewable energy rank first positions. Nuclear sixth position when priority given quality life last socioeconomic aspects valued more important. Natural gas, oil coal/lignite between tenth having slightly better ranking under aspects.