Strategic planning in the electricity generation sector through the development of an integrated Delphi-based multi-criteria evaluation model

► Decision making in the electricity generation sector comprises a complex process. ► Evaluation of technologies to support power generation is based on several criteria. ► Delphi method is used to determine importance of criteria based on experts' opinion. ► A multi-criteria analysis is then developed to provide ranking of technologies. ► Developed methodology is then applied using as a case study the island of Crete.