Appraising Bioenergy Alternatives in Uganda Using Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)-Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and a Desirability Functions Approach
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2014-02-26
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MDPI
Abstract
Poor access to clean and reliable energy technologies is a major challenge to
most developing countries. The decision to introduce new technologies is often faced by
low adoption rates or even public opposition. In addition, the data required for effective
decision making is often inadequate or even lacking, thus constraining the planning process.
In this study, a methodology for participatory appraisal of technologies, integrating desirability
functions to the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)-analytical hierarchy
process (AHP) methodology was developed. Application of the methodology was illustrated
with an example for participatory appraisal of four bioenergy technologies in Uganda.
Results showed that the methodology is effective in evaluating stakeholder preferences for
bioenergy technologies. It showed a high potential to be used to identify and rate factors
that stakeholders take into consideration when selecting bioenergy systems. The method
could be used as a tool for technology screening, or reaching consensus in a participatory
setup in a transparent manner.
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analytic hierarchy process, bioenergy technologies, multi-criteria analysis, decision making, participatory appraisal, developing countries
Citation
Okello, C., Pindozzi, S., Faugno, S., & Boccia, L. (2014). Appraising bioenergy alternatives in Uganda using strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)-analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and a desirability functions approach. Energies, 7(3), 1171-1192.