Journal of Green Energy Research and Innovation
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Developing a Multi-Dimensional Evaluation Framework for Ranking Applicants Participating in Industrial Microgrid Energy Supply Projects

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Document Type : Research article

Authors

Mohammad Gholami 1
Masume Khodsuz 2

1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Mazandaran, Behshahr, Mazandaran, Iran

2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Mazandaran, Behshahr, Iran

10.61186/jgeri.2025.2062788.1057
Abstract
With the growing need for sustainable and optimized energy supply in industrial areas, microgrids have emerged as an effective solution. Accordingly, selecting capable companies to provide energy through industrial microgrids requires a structured evaluation and ranking process. This paper presents a hybrid decision-making framework that integrates Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) to assess and rank energy supply applicants. Key criteria and sub-criteria—including technical-operational, economic, environmental, managerial, service-oriented, and future development aspects—were identified and weighted based on expert judgment. A customized utility formulation was applied within the COPRAS method to accommodate domain-specific priorities. A case study involving three candidate companies demonstrated the practical application of the framework: Supplier A achieved the highest utility score (Q=0.3445Q = 0.3445) and consistently ranked first across multiple weighting scenarios. Comparative analysis with AHP + TOPSIS confirmed the reliability of the results. The proposed framework offers transparency, adaptability, and robustness, making it a valuable decision-support tool for industrial energy procurement.

Keywords

Industrial microgrids
Energy supply companies
Multi-criteria decision-making
Supplier evaluation
Performance assessment
Journal of Green Energy Research and Innovation

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 09 September 2025

  • Receive Date 05 June 2025
  • Revise Date 30 August 2025
  • Accept Date 09 September 2025
  • Publish Date 09 September 2025

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