Investment Decision-Making Model for Small Wind Power Plants: Ecuador Case

This project addresses the need to diversify Ecuador's energy matrix and achieve energy sovereignty through the development of wind energy, a renewable resource with significant potential in the country, particularly in regions like Loja. Given the global and regional context of growing adoption of wind energy as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, the study focuses on local application. The underlying problem is the lack of a structured framework for investment in small-scale wind facilities. The proposed solution involves the exhaustive collection of information from academic research and field data, followed by rigorous methodological analysis. This process includes a detailed literature review, the creation of a thematic database, and the characterization of existing models. The expected outcome is a robust decision-making model to support national energy policies focused on supply security, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability within the Ecuadorian energy sector.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>The main objective is to develop an investment decision-making model for small wind energy plants intended for integration into the Ecuadorian energy system.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Simulation of energy policies