۱٫ Introduction

۲٫ The importance of using intermodal transport for renewable energy projects

۳٫ The case study

۴٫ Conclusions

References

The complex activities for the implementation of renewable energy projects (RES) need a well-documented entrepreneurial plan to find qualified suppliers for the development of RES projects. The activities of the chain links in RES projects, respectively, the transport of heavy components, require a collaborative logistics system to be continually monitored. The requirements stringency imposed for the implementation of wind energy projects inevitably implies infrastructure, implementation and logistical constraints. Special parts of the wind turbine can be difficult to handle due to their fragility, weight or size and therefore it requires special treatment when transported. This work, based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, respectively through a decision model provides an entrepreneurial plan for the intermodal transport needed to assembly a wind turbine in isolated regime, where there are challenges related to the high transport distance, low road standard and rough climate.

Introduction

The use of renewable energy resources is one of the major issues on the agenda of the European Union (EU). Given that talks about the dramatic fall in fossil fuel prices are still under debate, the benefits of developing renewable energy have already proven to be a very good solution to the real global energy issue. [1] In addition to global energy debates about the growing needs of world’s population with conventional energy sources, the implications of continuing dependence on fossil fuels are considered to be particularly important for climate change.[2] In this sense, representing a viable solution to the effects caused by climate change, promoting projects from conventional energy sources, namely wind energy projects are among the main promoters of green energy due to its superior characteristics in abundance. In the wind industry, the introduction of new composite materials technologies has made wind turbine installations to have a rapid increase in manufacturing of large components. Due to the maturation of wind turbine technology and the proliferation of government policies, plans have been created to support the development of such projects. The development of the renewable energy sector tends to maximize the benefits of nature, moreover, wind project developers are aware of long-term benefits and are proposing major investments in developing countries. [3]