Implementation of Load Shedding Apparatus for Energy Management in Pakistan

Sakrani, Hira; Butt, Tooba Tariq; Hassan, Moezul; Hameed, Sarmad; Amin, Imran

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“…Electricity shortage is one of the key problems in Pakistan (Sakrani, et al 2012). Pakistan is facing electricity shortfall and load shedding which ranges from 8-16 hours daily all over the country (Nasir, Tariq and Arif 2008).…”

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Impact of Electricity Shortage on Daily Routines: A Case Study of Pakistan

Lodhi

Malik

2013

Energy & Environment

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People in Pakistan are facing many problems due to load shedding which is a result of electricity shortages. This study investigated the consequences of electricity shortage on daily routines and overall performance of people in Pakistan. Data has been collected through video recorded interviews and written comment-based interviews using a social network of “Face Book” as suggested by QSR-International (2012). Sample includes students, housewives, professional workers and businessmen who are living in Pakistan. The study identified 22 different results of electricity shortage in daily routines of people in Pakistan. Sleeplessness, incompletion of tasks, use of alternative resources and inefficient learning have been found to be the more critical results of electricity shortage. Furthermore, these consequences of electricity shortage can be divided into social and psychological problems. It is concluded that the shortage of electricity has changed the lives of people in Pakistan irrespective of their professions.

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Impact of Electricity Shortage on Daily Routines: A Case Study of Pakistan

Lodhi

Malik

2013

Energy & Environment

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“…The shortfall in power generation across the country was more than 6000 MW, with demand standing at 14,475 MW and supply at 9465 MW [7]. There are reports that some rural areas have been experiencing load shedding and blackouts for up Sustainability 2022, 14, 2895 2 of 13 to 20 h, while in cities load shedding of 10 h a day can occur [8]. The upsurge of power shortages represents one of the most serious adverse domestic developments in Pakistan.…”

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The Cost Benefit Analysis of Commercial 100 MW Solar PV: The Plant Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Pvt Ltd.

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The energy crisis in Pakistan has crippled the country’s economy with an energy shortfall reaching up to 6000 MW. Fortunately, Pakistan lies close to the Sun Belt and therefore receives very high irradiation. To this end, in the beginning of 2014 the Pakistani government sanctioned a solar photovoltaic project namely Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park which was rated at 1000 MW. In this study, a cost benefit analysis for the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park has been developed. The model uses RETScreen software. In fact, a literature review pointed out that most of the previous research work with reference to cost benefit analysis for solar projects has been mainly carried out on smaller power plants. The outcome of the study shows promising results with the simple payback period coming out at 5.6 years. Furthermore, this analysis can serve as guideline for future solar photovoltaic projects in Pakistan and can help in the development and utilization of the huge solar potential of the country, thus aiding in the reduction of energy shortage. In its proposal, our research is unique and innovative in the Pakistani context. The results aim to serve as a guideline for decision makers and researchers interested in this topic.

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“…Pakistan is facing an extreme shortage of electricity presenting one of the most serious problems of energy crises [1,2],causing widespread load shedding that has given rise to social and economic problems and disturbed students learning, and led to stress [3]. Students are unable to submit assignments on time which affect their results [4].Load shedding not only affects the students but also disturbs ordinary people's routine work [5].…”

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Impacts of Coping Strategies for Electricity Load Shedding among University Students

Malik¹,

Memon²,

Ali³

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Introduction: Electricity crisis is growing day by day which affects our routine life. The purpose of the study was to assess the impacts and coping strategies of electricity load shedding that wereadopted by university students. Methodology: The descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 384 university students during campus timings at the University of Sindh Jamshoro. The level of the confidence interval was set 95% with 0.05% of margin error. A convenient sampling technique was used. The raw data were analyzed and edited in MS Excel and then entered in SPSS version 16. Frequency and percentage were calculated for measuring the impact of load shedding and chi-square test was used where it needed. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 21.7 years, ± 2.65. The findings of the present study showed 78% of students felt physically, mentally and emotionally ill due to load shedding. Our study revealed 71.61% of students who felt anxiety due to load shedding. A study result showed 41% of the respondents who became angry and caused physical violence. Present study also identified 77% of the participant’s sleep was disturbed. A study indicated 76.56% of student’s punctuality was affected. Our study inquired 75% students’ grades were affected and 87% students could not maintain concentration during lectures. Walking, physical exercise, and listening to music were identified as coping strategies. Conclusion: Electricity load shedding badly affects the overall performance of students including their punctuality, concentration during classes, and preparation of assignments, examinations, and results. Furthermore, the findings of this research should be confirmed in a cohort or longitudinal studies. Keywords: Load shedding, coping strategies, physical illnesses, and mental illnesses.

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Implementation of Load Shedding Apparatus for Energy Management in Pakistan

Cited by 9 publications

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Impact of Electricity Shortage on Daily Routines: A Case Study of Pakistan

Impact of Electricity Shortage on Daily Routines: A Case Study of Pakistan

The Cost Benefit Analysis of Commercial 100 MW Solar PV: The Plant Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Pvt Ltd.

Impacts of Coping Strategies for Electricity Load Shedding among University Students

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