Acta Logistica | 2026
Authors: Brezina I.; Pekar J.; Reiff M.
DOI: 10.22306/al.v13i1.726
Journal: Acta Logistica
Year: 2026
Publisher: 4S go, s.r.o
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Cited by: 0
The development of wind farms within each country's energy system is a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security. Given Slovakia's high potential for wind energy and the limited exploitation of this resource, this study conducted a multi-criteria analysis of factors influencing decisions on the location of wind farms. The effective integration of this renewable source requires optimized planning and management of material, information, and investment flows, which are key elements of logistics management in the construction and operation phases of wind farms. The correct location of wind farms requires an analysis of several logistical and technical elements, such as infrastructure availability, transport flows, energy flows, information flows, legal and environmental constraints, as well as wind conditions (e.g., average wind speed, wind energy density). The PROMETHEE II method was used to assess potential sites, allowing for the comparison of alternatives based on preference flows. The output of the analysis is a map of the logistical suitability of different locations, along with a ranking of areas derived from net flow calculations (location-based logistics). The findings of this study can contribute to the effective management of logistics processes in the renewable energy sector, as well as to better management of investment, information, and material flows in the construction of wind farms in Slovakia. © 2026, 4S go, s.r.o. All rights reserved.
location models; multi-criteria evaluation of variants; PROMETHEE II; wind parks