Comparative analysis of bioenergy potential and suitability modeling in the USA and Turkey

Both estimation and evaluation of electric energy potential from biomass are quite important in terms renewable aims policies. Identification suitable locations for facilities carries significant benefits the rich bioenergy. In this context, paper applies a novel methodology two study areas, namely Boulder, Colorado, United States (USA) Selcuklu, Konya, Turkey. First, calculates animal manure (i.e., cattle sheep) agricultural residues corn, wheat, barley). Second, location suitability is obtained by means Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based approach that exploits fuzzy logic Best Worst Method (BWM). The result bioenergy shows Selcuklu (for 2019) Boulder 2017) have 10,834 kW 1,406 installed capacity. Differences pattern also apparent. broad spatial distribution good but relatively lower scores, while Boulder’s scores more localized extremely high (approaching 0.99), due to differing patterns steep terrain policies regulating green space. This information indicates electricity generation facility clearly differ depending on differences area characteristics.