Energy management in South Asia

Abbas, Syed Zagam; Kousar, Anila; Razzaq, Sohail; Saeed, Amir; Alam, Mehboob; Mahmood, Anzar

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2018.04.004

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“…The per capita energy consumption in 2014 of 707 kWh was among the lowest in the world (average 3126 kWh); some 20% of the population lacks access to electricity (World Bank, 2018), and most of those with access experience shortages. South Asian countries have been facing huge economic losses from power outages (Abbas et al, 2018;Tortajada & Saklani, 2018). Demand is growing rapidly, however, with a present rate of 3.5% per year, which is expected to increase further, fuelled by economic growth, urbanization and a growing middle class.…”

Section: Growing Demand For Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond hydropower: towards an integrated solution for water, energy and food security in South Asia

Rasul

Neupane

Hussain

et al. 2019

International Journal of Water Resources Development

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South Asia is energy-poor, water-stressed, and food-deficient, and these problems are expected to intensify with high population growth, rapid economic growth and industrialization, urbanization, and changing climate. Although the water, energy, and food security challenges are interconnected, they are dealt with in isolation, which fails to address the challenge of trade-offs and exacerbates the problems. The increased resource scarcity underlines the need for integrated solutions which ensure optimal resource use and maximize benefits. This article uses a nexus perspective to explore possible integrated solutions that support multiple uses of water at different scales and times. The analysis shows that the potential of water resources is underdeveloped and synergies between water, energy, and food are not fully harnessed. With proper coordination and management, water resources can generate multiple benefits for both upstream and downstream areas, including regional public goods such as regional connectivity and flood and drought management.

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Section: Growing Demand For Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond hydropower: towards an integrated solution for water, energy and food security in South Asia

Rasul

Neupane

Hussain

et al. 2019

International Journal of Water Resources Development

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“…The textile sector is considered as one of the highest energy users in the industrial sector of Bangladesh [25]. The textile industry of Bangladesh, which includes readymade garments (RMG) and knitwear alongside specific textile products, is considered as the number one export earner [26].…”

Section: Textile Industry In Bangladeshmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Energy management is viewed as a significant factor for the improvement of any organization's energy use [8,10]. It is an inside approach by the organization to be more cost-effective [25]. In addition, studies featured the relevance of inter-organizational aspects of energy management in industries.…”

Section: Energy Management In Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study, energy management is considered as energy's application to assets, in addition to the inventory, transformation, and usage of energy. An effective energy management framework not only ensures improved energy efficiency, but also optimizes the operational cost [25,52]. Scientific studies identified some factors (e.g., policy, energy cost allocation, strategy, management support, dedicated energy expert/manager, pay-off criteria, etc.)…”

Section: Energy Management In Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

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Rokonuzzaman

Tuhin

et al. 2019

Energies

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Bangladesh faced a substantial growth in primary energy demand in the last few years. According to several studies, energy generation is not the only means to address energy demand; efficient energy management practices are also very critical. A pertinent contribution in the energy management at the industrial sector ensures the proper utilization of energy. Energy management and its efficiency in the textile industries of Bangladesh are studied in this paper. The outcomes demonstrate several barriers to energy management practices which are inadequate technical cost-effective measures, inadequate capital expenditure, and poor research and development. However, this study also demonstrates that the risk of high energy prices in the future, assistance from energy professionals, and an energy management scheme constitute the important drivers for the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the studied textile mills. The studied textile industries seem unaccustomed to the dedicated energy service company concept, and insufficient information regarding energy service companies (ESCOs) and the shortage of trained professionals in energy management seem to be the reasons behind this. This paper likewise finds that 3–4% energy efficiency improvements can be gained with the help of energy management practices in these industries.

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“…These are also considered to be a center for a rising middle-class population, which has observed major growth in the prime energy utilization by improving economic circumstances and an escalation in per capita revenue. In 2017, the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which consists of 8 nations, accounted for 4% of the world's collective GDP of amount USD 79.86 trillion, with the cumulative GDP of ~$3.31 trillion [2][3][4]. Approximately 24% of the world 's residents, i.e., more than 1.5 billion people are living in these countries.…”

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Energy Scenario in South Asia: Analytical Assessment and Policy Implications

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In the South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, the current energy scenario is considered non-sustainable due to diverse issues such as economic, environmental, geopolitical, technological options for energy exploitation, and negligible volume of regional energy trade. Though, within the region, India is leading a phase of energy transition and economic transformation through renewable energy development. The countries need to exhibit well in the development of their renewable sources following the rapid pace of renewable energies worldwide. This paper offers an overview of the energy scenario, growth of renewable energies, evolution, and approach for energy policy by highlighting key challenges and barriers for the ecological energy mix of the countries. Importantly, the paper assesses the current energy mix in South Asia, highlighting the anomaly of its fossil fuel-based future outlook, its ambitions to move towards less environmental pollution, and sustainable energy mix through a strategic tool SWOT analysis; strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). In particular, this study examines the government policies to expand the implementation of renewable sources with an insight into the existing regulatory structure of the energy sector. The presented research findings suggest that to achieve the ambitious target to reduce emission discharge by up to 30% by the year 2030 under Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), the Governments of the three countries must take preemptive measures. It includes the stage-wise reduction of subsidies on fossil fuels, market integration within the region, and swift realization of the existing initiatives through strong political will, good governance, adoption of the latest technologies, and a pragmatic action plan, and energy cooperation across the region.

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Energy management in South Asia

Cited by 77 publications

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Beyond hydropower: towards an integrated solution for water, energy and food security in South Asia

Beyond hydropower: towards an integrated solution for water, energy and food security in South Asia

Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Energy Scenario in South Asia: Analytical Assessment and Policy Implications

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