Assessment of new and renewable energy resources potential and identification of barriers to their significant utilization in Pakistan

Sahir, Mukhtar Hussain; Qureshi, Arshad Hussain

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2006.07.002

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“…Very few studies focused on the possible challenges and barriers to the successful construction of renewable energy projects. Sahir and Qureshi (2008), for example, identify the barriers to the significant utilization of new and renewable energy resources potentials. Mirza et al (2009) identified and discussed the major challenges to the development of renewable energy projects.…”

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Identifying the Critical Success Factors and Their Relevant Aspects for Renewable Energy Projects; An Empirical Perspective

Maqbool

Rashid

Sultana

et al. 2018

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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Abstract. Owed to their enormous impact on the sustainable development of energy security, climate change, and the economy, multiple renewable-energy projects are carried out around the world, both in developed and in developing countries. Since the construction of renewable energy project is an entrepreneurial activity, there is a big concern about the success of such projects. Although pertinent literature suggests several methodologies to enhance the success of various projects, renewable-energy projects are still overlooked. This study identifies multiple critical success factors (CSFs), required for renewable-energy projects. Using a sample of 272 firms working on renewable energy projects in Pakistan, a quantitative and causal study was undertaken to identify the critical success factors (CSFs). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to test and verify hypothesis. The results show that there is a strong direct dependency of project success over the proposed factors, however environmental factors are found to be the only predominant CSFs which show the significant indirect effect on project success. The study expected to contribute towards and widen up the existing knowledge base for the project performance of renewable energy projects by adding on the findings regarding critical success factors.

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Identifying the Critical Success Factors and Their Relevant Aspects for Renewable Energy Projects; An Empirical Perspective

Maqbool

Rashid

Sultana

et al. 2018

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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“…The algal blooms in stagnant waters and rivers are due to the suitable temperature and solar illumination prevailing throughout the year in most parts of the country. Geographically Pakistan lies in the world's greatest solar insulation area, receiving high intensity of solar radiations due to favorable climatic conditions [83,84]. To identify solar potential of the country the solar climate of Pakistan has been elaborately studied by Raja [85].…”

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Lucrative future of microalgal biofuels in Pakistan: a review

Manzoor

Tabssum

Javaid

et al. 2015

Int J Energy Environ Eng

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Pond-grown microalgae have been considered as feedstocks for production of biodiesel. Various natural habitats and man-made environments can be exploited to cultivate microalgae without utilizing arable land which is already decreasing due to urbanization and industrial development. Suitable temperature, solar illumination and availability of phosphorus and nitrogen-rich organic wastes result in algal blooms in stagnant water and river bank's associated pools in many regions including Pakistan.

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“…The country is categorized into four provinces namely Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Baluchistan and Punjab [22,37]. Pakistan receives high intensity solar radiations due to its unique geographical location and favorable climatic conditions [23]. The province of Punjab is generally flat, alluvial plain dominating five major rivers especially in upper region eventually combining the Indus River flowing in south direction to Arabian Sea.…”

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“…Least cloud areas found in seasonally based map are mentioned in table 3. Empirical relationship was used to determine the direct and diffuse radiation intensities for 40 locations of Pakistan [41] and satellite APT images based contour map of Pakistan solar radiation intensities [42] indicated that approximately half of Pakistani areas have favorable condition to establish large scale solar utilities [23]. Pakistan solar climate was studied in detailed by Raja [43] [44].…”

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“…Undoubtedly precedence must be given to such projects but still the utilization of resources on domestic scale is vital as well to encourage self reliance for country's self reliance which is important for economic development and also save foreign exchange [10]. Number of studies has been conducted regarding the assessment of solar energy potential in Pakistan that must be considered while taking the decision regarding domestic energy resource exploration [10,11,19,20,21,22,23,24]. Mapping of resources and demand on spatial and temporal scale can be easily done by using Geographic Information system (GIS) along with Advanced Remote Sensing (ARS).…”

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Satellite Remote Sensing for Identification of Solar Potential Sites in Pakistan

Basir

Aziz

Ahmad

et al. 2013

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

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Renewable energy sources and technologies have the potential to provide solutions to the long-standing energy problems being faced by the developing countries like Pakistan. Pakistan is endowed with various renewable energy resources such as solar, hydal, wind, biofuel and geothermal. It can earn dividends if these resources are explored, exploited and developed. Pakistan lies in an area of one of the highest solar insulation in the world. The aim of this paper was to identify the areas receiving maximum solar radiation in Pakistan by studying the cloud cover on Pakistan in June, July and August (Monsoon period having maximum clouds) in [2005][2006][2007][2008][2009] and highlighting the use of Remote Sensing in Harnessing the renewable energy resources. The results indicated that Multan and Dera Gazi Khan had the minimum cloud cover on both seasonal and yearly basis. Many locations in Baluchistan, Punjab and Sindh province (Costal Area) also have a great potential for solar energy. This vast potential can be exploited to overcome the energy shortage as the promotion, management and deployment of indigenous energy resources is an obligatory requirement to address the climate change, energy security and sustainable development issues.

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Assessment of new and renewable energy resources potential and identification of barriers to their significant utilization in Pakistan

Cited by 88 publications

References 16 publications

Identifying the Critical Success Factors and Their Relevant Aspects for Renewable Energy Projects; An Empirical Perspective

Identifying the Critical Success Factors and Their Relevant Aspects for Renewable Energy Projects; An Empirical Perspective

Lucrative future of microalgal biofuels in Pakistan: a review

Satellite Remote Sensing for Identification of Solar Potential Sites in Pakistan

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