@article{BrandMissaoui2014,
  author    = {Brand, Bernhard and Missaoui, Rafik},
  title     = {Multi-criteria analysis of electricity generation mix scenarios in Tunisia},
  journal   = {Renewable and sustainable energy reviews},
  volume    = {39},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.069},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:wup4-opus-55227},
  pages     = {251 -- 261},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The diversification of the national electricity generation mix has risen to the top of Tunisia's energy planning agenda. Presently, natural gas provides 96\% of the primary energy for electric power generation, but declining domestic gas reserves and a soaring electricity demand are urgently calling for alternative fuel strategies. Currently discussed diversification options include the introduction of coal and nuclear power plants and/or an increased use of renewable energies. This article presents a methodology to assess different electricity system transformation strategies. By combining an electricity market model with a subsequent multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), we evaluate five power mix scenarios regarding power generation costs as well as non-economic dimensions such as energy security, environmental impact and social welfare effects. Based on criteria valuations obtained during consultations with Tunisian stakeholders, a final, best-ranking electricity scenario was selected, consisting of 15\% wind, 15\% solar and 70\% natural gas-generated electricity in the national power mix by 2030.},
  language  = {en}
}