The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of Western Nepal

Pakhtigian, Emily L.; Jeuland, Marc; Bharati, Luna; Pandey, Vishnu Prasad

doi:10.1080/07900627.2019.1600474

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“…The second pathway envisages small-scale, decentralized, generation systems using hydro and other sources, especially solar, serving communities through local mini-grids, and funded by domestic public and private investments, with strong support from the central government and donor agencies, especially through climate finance initiatives. Pakhtigian et al (2019) also discuss similar development pathways in the context of the Karnali and Mahakali basins of western Nepal.…”

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“…However, this will be achieved only through cooperation between the countries (Haran, 2018). Historically, a vision for the development of the region has been lacking (England & Haines, 2018;Pakhtigian et al, 2019). But in any case, hydropower is a development opportunity for millions of people living in South Asia.…”

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“…The countries in South Asia have chosen a mix of pathways discussed by Roy et al (2019) and Pakhtigian et al (2019), with differences in emphasis. As discussed, Bhutan and India have pursued centralized grid extensions.…”

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The role of hydropower in South Asia’s energy future

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With rising energy demand in Asia, the high potential for hydropower development and the need for low-carbon energy development, hydropower would seem to have a significant role in South Asia's energy future. However, the extent of hydropower development will depend on several risk factors, including the cost of alternative energy sources, the environmental sustainability of hydropower and social issues of equitable development. Using a risk-analysis framework, it is concluded that the future of hydropower will depend on how well policies and institutions manage the risks, facilitate efficient financial markets, and promote fair and friendly cross-border electricity trade.

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“…Hydro-economic models typically include a spatial representation of the interconnected hydrologic and economic systems (Pakhtigian et al, 2021;Herman et al, 2018). For example, to analyze surface water systems, a hydro-economic model will typically include a spatial network (node structure) model of river and stream flows representing hydrologic flow from upstream to downstream.…”

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A Hydro-Economic Methodology for the Food-Energy-Water Nexus: Valuation and Optimization of Water Resources

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Growing global water stress caused by the combined effects of growing populations, increasing economic development, and climate change elevates the importance of managing and allocating water resources in ways that are economically efficient and that account for interdependencies between food production, energy generation, and water networks—often referred to as the “food-energy-water (FEW) nexus.” To support these objectives, this report outlines a replicable hydro-economic methodology for assessing the value of water resources in alternative uses across the FEW nexus–including for agriculture, energy production, and human consumption—and maximizing the benefits of these resources through optimization analysis. The report’s goal is to define the core elements of an integrated systems-based modeling approach that is generalizable, flexible, and geographically portable for a range of FEW nexus applications. The report includes a detailed conceptual framework for assessing the economic value of water across the FEW nexus and a modeling framework that explicitly represents the connections and feedbacks between hydrologic systems (e.g., river and stream networks) and economic systems (e.g., food and energy production). The modeling components are described with examples from existing studies and applications. The report concludes with a discussion of current limitations and potential extensions of the hydro-economic methodology.

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“…The nineth paper by Pakhtigian et al (2019), 'The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of Western Nepal', discusses the role of hydropower in the visions of water resources development for rivers of western Nepal with a focus on the Karnali and Mahakali river basins. They identify three main visions of development in western Nepal: state-led development, demand-driven development and conservation of ecosystem integrity.…”

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Hydropower as a catalyst for regional cooperation in South Asia

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2021

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Much has been discussed about the potential that hydropower has to foster socioeconomic development in countries in South Asia, mainly among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, also known as the BBIN countries. Given the vast renewable hydropower potential of Bhutan and Nepal, development of hydropower and cross-border interconnections have the potential for the four countries to improve energy supplies, promote navigation, alleviate floods and encourage connectivity, and add significantly to socioeconomic development. Improved regional cooperation can benefit the millions of people in the region who live in extreme poverty and whose lives can be improved with initiatives that support economic growth (Dhakal et al., 2019b; Srivastava & Misra, 2007). Collaboration among the countries in the region for inter-and intra-regional energy trade has been identified as the most cost-effective way to address the growing demand for energy, including increasing the supply and diversification of sources (Rahman et al., 2011; SAARC Secretariat, 2010). At present, energy trade in South Asia is limited to India and Bhutan, India and Nepal, and India and Bangladesh (United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 2017). Collaboration has been encouraged with regional cooperation, first with the SAARC framework (South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation, 2016) and then with BIMSTEC (https://bimstec.org/). Countries in the region share strategic interests that go beyond hydropower development and which include development cooperation, political stability and good neighbourly relations. One example is Bhutan and India, where Bhutan's economy is tightly tied to its political relations with India, just as India's energy security needs (mainly in the northern states) are significantly fulfilled by Bhutan. The strategic importance of Bhutan for India is immense: the countries share strong economic linkages; Bhutan acts as a buffer zone between India and China; and Bhutan has lent support to India on numerous occasions, including security treaties in the case of the Indian northeast states. They have represented landmarks for the close collaboration of both countries in maintaining peace and security in the region, including energy security (Tortajada & Saklani, 2018). Examining technical but also political dimensions is crucial for understanding complex relations that are intimately tied with opportunities for cooperation on mutually beneficial areas. This special issue includes papers presented during a workshop organized by the

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The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of Western Nepal

Cited by 7 publications

References 36 publications

The role of hydropower in South Asia’s energy future

The role of hydropower in South Asia’s energy future

A Hydro-Economic Methodology for the Food-Energy-Water Nexus: Valuation and Optimization of Water Resources

Hydropower as a catalyst for regional cooperation in South Asia

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