Ade Gafar Abdullah, Novalda Salsabila Khairunnisa, Mohammad Ali Shafii, Rida SN. Mahmudah, Dadang Lukman Hakim, Topan Setiadipura
Many countries choose Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) as their baseload energy source because they can operate continuously, unaffected by weather fluctuations or other environmental factors. However, NPPs have significant safety risks, primarily related to the potential for radioactive leaks that can threaten human life and the environment. The location of the NPPs is crucial because it can affect the safety and lives of the surrounding population if an incident occurs. This study investigated the integration of the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and elimination and choice translating reality (ELECTRE) in the decision-making process concerning the location of NPPs, emphasizing social aspects. Ten nuclear experts from Indonesia participated in a focus group discussion (FGD) to justify and validate the selection of seven criteria based on social factors most important by researchers who have published work in international journals. The AHP method concluded that safety was the most crucial criterion, followed by the transportation network and legal considerations. While, for NPPs’ development, the ELECTRE method is recommended by the West Kalimantan province over East Kalimantan. This study introduces a comprehensive framework for multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods that supports consistency analysis and effectively handles uncertainty. This framework can serve as a relevant reference for engineering consultants in addressing MCDM problems. By incorporating social aspects, this study contributes to identifying the optimal location for NPPs in Indonesia. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
Electrical Engineering Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia; Pusat Unggulan Ipteks Perguruan Tinggi, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Research Center (TVET RC), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia; Physics Department, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia; Physics Study Program, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Research Center for Nuclear Reactor Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
