Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society: Global Insights, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, ss.67-80, 2026
Microgrid systems are defined as independent energy systems that integrate energy generation, storage, distribution, and consumption processes. Microgrid systems contribute to many aspects such as providing uninterrupted energy, environmental sustainability, controlling energy costs, and preparing for emergency scenarios. Hospitals, on the other hand, may have difficulty in tolerating energy interruption due to the nature of the healthcare services provided. Therefore, it is inevitable to integrate microgrid systems with hospitals. For this purpose, a set of criteria affecting the integration of hospitals and microgrid systems has been created based on the literature. The identified criteria are analyzed using the artificial intelligence (AI)-based spherical fuzzy (SF) The Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The results of the analysis show that the most important criterion affecting the process of integrating microgrid systems with hospitals is the initial investment costs. The need for qualified personnel to use these systems also makes a significant contribution.