Geospatial-assisted multi-criterion analysis of solar and wind power geographical-technical-economic potential assessment

•Proposes a high resolution (1 km2) decision making model based on 16 parameters.•Over half of Egypt’s territory is suitable for PV and WT power plants, respectively.•Using top excellent locations, PV and WT could cover 32% and 50% of Egypt demand by 2030.•The LCOE of energy from PV and WT comes at roughly 47.1 $/MWh and 28.6 $/MWh.