Shannon entropy for energy technologies ex-ante evaluation
by Carla Balocco, Daniele Verdesca
International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management (IJETM), Vol. 7, No. 1/2, 2007

Abstract: Most of the international literature has used Shannon entropy to measure the information gap. In this paper we propose a method that uses Shannon entropy to evaluate ex-ante energy technologies in a decision making process. It was called ITEM, i.e., Information Theory Energy technology ex-ante evaluation Method. The aim was to have a suitable tool for characterising the most critical project during energy planning. The ITEM method was used to evaluate ex-ante two renewable energy scenarios: biomass energy production vs. bio fuel gasoline production. Analysis results highlight bio fuel low entropy, promoting this technology scenario from every point of view.

Online publication date: Fri, 13-Apr-2007

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