Site suitability analysis for wind energy farm in Sabah, Malaysia / Vanessa Natalia Linang and Nur Damia Zahraa Mohd Latiff

This paper provides an analysis on suitable location for wind energy farm in Sabah. Electricity is critical to economic progress and human well-being, but its primary generation from fossil fuels creates serious environmental and supply security concerns. This study solves these problems by focusing on renewable wind energy, which provides a safer and more sustainable option. A detailed analysis of technical, environmental, social, and geographical factors is important for the choice of wind farm sites, which is vital for long-term investment in wind energy era. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Multi-criteria Decision-making (MCDM) model are used in this study to determine the exceptional places for wind turbines in Sabah, Malaysia. Land utilization, wind velocity, terrain, proximity to power lines, and environmental restrictions are all vital elements to consider.