A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries

Mehadi Hassan; Fatema-Tuz-Zohra; Saleha Akter

doi:doi:10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

| Peer-Reviewed

A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries

Mehadi Hassan, Fatema-Tuz-Zohra, Saleha Akter

Published in Journal of Energy and Natural Resources (Volume 6, Issue 4)

Received: 29 July 2017 Accepted: 17 August 2017 Published: 16 October 2017

Views: Downloads:

Download PDF

Share This Article

Twitter
Linked In
Facebook

Abstract

Present energy situation of the world is unsustainable due to unequal geographical distribution of natural wealth as well as environmental, geopolitical and economical concerns. Ever increasing drift of energy consumption due to growth of population and transportation has motivated researchers to carry out research on solar energy as an alternative source of primary energy supply. The International Energy Agency estimates that solar energy could make up as much as a quarter of the world’s total electricity production by 2050. With an estimated 900 million people in Asia still lacking access to electricity, most beyond the reach of grid development and centralized generation, localized solar plants are a viable solution. This paper presents a complete overview on the solar energy situation of SAARC countries including present status and future policies and targets. A detailed research on solar energy status and prospects of SAARC countries was done during the period September-December, 2016.

Published in	Journal of Energy and Natural Resources (Volume 6, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
Page(s)	45-51
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright	Copyright © The Author(s), 2017. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Energy Demand, Energy Consumption, SAARC Countries, Solar Energy, Future Targets

References

[1]	Anmona Shabnam Pranti, M. S. I., A. Z. A. Saifullah, Md Kayesar Ahmmed. (2013). Current Energy Situation And Comparative Solar Power Possibility Analysis For Obtaining Sustainable Energy Security In South Asia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 2(8).
[2]	Tabish, K. M. J. I. M. I. (May 2012). Energy Policy in SOUTH ASIA; The Way Forward to Prompt Regional Trade.
[3]	South Asia Association for Regional Co-operation/World Energy Council, Renewable Energy in South Asia: Status and Prospects; World Energy Council, London, 2000.
[4]	Energy Trade in South Asia: Opportunities and Challenges. Sultan Hafeez Rahman, Priyantha D. C. Wijayatunga, Herath Gunatilake, P. N. Fernando 2011.
[5]	Potential and Prospects for Regional Energy Trade in the South Asia Region, March 2008. Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, Formal Report 334/08.
[6]	Alternative Energy Potential of SAARC Region by Prof. (Dr.) M. Basheer Ahmed Khan Vice Chancellor Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka, Jharkhand, INDIA.
[7]	(USAID), U. S. A. f. I. D. (2006). SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL INITIATIVE FOR ENERGY COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT: Nexant, Inc.
[8]	Pervaz, D. M. (2013, 6-7 March 2013). THE ENERGY COOPERATION IN SOUTH ASIA UNDER SAARC UMBRELLA. Paper presented at the The 6thJapan-SAARC Symposium, Kathmandu, Nepal.
[9]	Samadi, A. R. ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND AVAILABLE ENERGY RESOURCES IN AFGHANISTAN. DA AFGHANISTAN BRESHNA SHERKAT.
[10]	Asian Development Bank. 2003b. Master Plan to Realize Potential of Afghanistan’s Energy Sector.
[11]	Power Cell and Asian Development Bank (ADB). 2006. Power System Master Plan Update. Prepared by Nexant, Inc. in collaboration with Bangladesh Power Development Board, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd., and associated with Bangladesh Engineering & Technological Services.
[12]	Bank, A. D. (2009). Energy Outlook for Asia and the Pacific: The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan.
[13]	Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Energy & Water. 2007. Power Sector Strategy for the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (with Focus on Prioritization).
[14]	World Bank. 2009. Bangladesh Transport Policy Note. Available at http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTSARREGTOPTRANSPORT/Resources/BD-Transport-PolicyNote_9June2009.pdf
[15]	The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan. 2007. Asia/World Energy Outlook 2007—Focusing on the Energy Perspective of China and India. Tokyo.
[16]	Kala, Namrata. 2008. Energy Efficiency in India—Overview and Future Outlook. A Paper Presented at the TERI/NEDO/JBIC/IGES Symposium on Partnership between Japan and India Towards a Low-Carbon Economy. Yokohama, Japan, 21 November.
[17]	Government of India. 2008. National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency. Delhi.
[18]	Usman, S. (2015, 9-10 March). Medium Term Vision For Energy Connectivity in the SAARC Region. Paper presented at the The 8th Japan-SAARC Energy Symposium, Islamabad, Pakistan.
[19]	Japan Electric Power Information Center. 2005. Studies on Electric Power Situation in Foreign Countries. Tokyo.
[20]	Bhagat, R. (2012). [SAARC:- Energy Security]. Available at http://www.daldrup.org/University/International%20Management/SAARC%20Energy%20Security.pdf
[21]	Kumar, S. H. (2014). Strategy for 100% Renewable Energy supply in Bhutan (M. o. S. I. C. Policy, Trans.): Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
[22]	“International Total Primary Energy Consumption and Energy Intensity,” eia, Independent Statistics and Analysis, U.S Energy information administration, October, 2010.
[23]	“South Asia Regional Overview,” eia, Independent Statistics and Analysis, U.S Energy information administration, October, 2004.
[24]	Secretariat, S. (2010). SAARC Regional Energy Trade Study (SRETS). Kathmandu, Nepal.
[25]	Ershad, A. M. (2014). POTENTIAL OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND WIND POWER PLANTS IN MEETING ELECTRICITY DEMAND IN AFGHANISTAN. (Master of Science), UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, Dayton, Ohio.
[26]	1tvnews. Afghanistan plans to expand Solar Power projects. Retrieved 13-06, 2016.
[27]	Masdar: clean energy. The Afghanistan Project. Available at http://www.masdar.ae/en/energy/detail/afghanistan
[28]	League, B. A. Powering Bangladesh’s Future: story of Electricity. Retrieved 21-11, 2016.
[29]	AWAN, A. A. (June 10th, 2015). Renewable Energy In Pakistan (Potential and Prospects). Government of Pakistan.
[30]	Matters, E. Pakistan Parliament House Going Solar. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
[31]	Waseem Raza, H. S., Shams Ul Islam, Maryam Ayub, Mahmood Saleem, Nadeem Raza. (2015). Renewable Energy Resources Current Status and Barriers in their Adaptation for Pakistan. JOURNAL OF BIOPROCESSING AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.
[32]	Zafar, A. K., Pakistan’s first solar power plant unveiled.
[33]	Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, G. o. I. State wise installed solar power capacity. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
[34]	(IBEF) I. B. E. F. Power sector in India- solar, Renewable & Wind energy sectors.
[35]	Bank, b. t. w. Solar energy to power India of the future. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
[36]	Shrestha, D. J. N. (2014, 10 November). [Application of Clean Energy in Nepal: Prospects and Problems].
[37]	Bhutan Renewable Energy Policy, 2011. Available at http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/RE%20Policy%2065%20(As%20submmited%20to%20GNHC%20on%2011%20April%202011).pdf
[38]	(ADB), A. D. B. (2016). Bhutan: Rural Renewable Energy Development Project [Press release].
[39]	GROUP, W. B. (2016). Rooftop Solar in Maldives: A World Bank Guarantee and SREP Facilitate Private Investment in Clean and Affordable Energy.
[40]	Ministry of Planning and National Development, Government of Maldives. 2007. Seventh National Development Plan, 2006–2010.
[41]	SalisUsman. (2014). South Asia Investor’s Workshop on “Cross-Border Electricity Trade”. Delhi.
[42]	Md. Saydur Rahman, S. K. S., Md. Rakib Hasan Khan, Ummay Habiba & Sheikh Mobinul Hossen Chowdhury "Present Situation of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh: Renewable Energy Resources Existing in Bangladesh." Global Journal of Researches in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13(5).

Cite This Article

Plain Text BibTeX RIS

APA Style

Mehadi Hassan, Fatema-Tuz-Zohra, Saleha Akter. (2017). A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources, 6(4), 45-51. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

Copy | Download

ACS Style

Mehadi Hassan; Fatema-Tuz-Zohra; Saleha Akter. A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries. J. Energy Nat. Resour. 2017, 6(4), 45-51. doi: 10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

Copy | Download

AMA Style

Mehadi Hassan, Fatema-Tuz-Zohra, Saleha Akter. A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries. J Energy Nat Resour. 2017;6(4):45-51. doi: 10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

Copy | Download

@article{10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11,
  author = {Mehadi Hassan and Fatema-Tuz-Zohra and Saleha Akter},
  title = {A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries},
  journal = {Journal of Energy and Natural Resources},
  volume = {6},
  number = {4},
  pages = {45-51},
  doi = {10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.jenr.20170604.11},
  abstract = {Present energy situation of the world is unsustainable due to unequal geographical distribution of natural wealth as well as environmental, geopolitical and economical concerns. Ever increasing drift of energy consumption due to growth of population and transportation has motivated researchers to carry out research on solar energy as an alternative source of primary energy supply. The International Energy Agency estimates that solar energy could make up as much as a quarter of the world’s total electricity production by 2050. With an estimated 900 million people in Asia still lacking access to electricity, most beyond the reach of grid development and centralized generation, localized solar plants are a viable solution. This paper presents a complete overview on the solar energy situation of SAARC countries including present status and future policies and targets. A detailed research on solar energy status and prospects of SAARC countries was done during the period September-December, 2016.},
 year = {2017}
}

Copy | Download

TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries
AU  - Mehadi Hassan
AU  - Fatema-Tuz-Zohra
AU  - Saleha Akter
Y1  - 2017/10/16
PY  - 2017
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
T2  - Journal of Energy and Natural Resources
JF  - Journal of Energy and Natural Resources
JO  - Journal of Energy and Natural Resources
SP  - 45
EP  - 51
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2330-7404
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
AB  - Present energy situation of the world is unsustainable due to unequal geographical distribution of natural wealth as well as environmental, geopolitical and economical concerns. Ever increasing drift of energy consumption due to growth of population and transportation has motivated researchers to carry out research on solar energy as an alternative source of primary energy supply. The International Energy Agency estimates that solar energy could make up as much as a quarter of the world’s total electricity production by 2050. With an estimated 900 million people in Asia still lacking access to electricity, most beyond the reach of grid development and centralized generation, localized solar plants are a viable solution. This paper presents a complete overview on the solar energy situation of SAARC countries including present status and future policies and targets. A detailed research on solar energy status and prospects of SAARC countries was done during the period September-December, 2016.
VL  - 6
IS  - 4
ER  -

Copy | Download

Author Information

Mehadi Hassan

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Fatema-Tuz-Zohra

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Saleha Akter

Department of Civil Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Download PDF

Sections

Plain Text BibTeX RIS

APA Style

Mehadi Hassan, Fatema-Tuz-Zohra, Saleha Akter. (2017). A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources, 6(4), 45-51. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

Copy | Download

ACS Style

Mehadi Hassan; Fatema-Tuz-Zohra; Saleha Akter. A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries. J. Energy Nat. Resour. 2017, 6(4), 45-51. doi: 10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

Copy | Download

AMA Style

Mehadi Hassan, Fatema-Tuz-Zohra, Saleha Akter. A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries. J Energy Nat Resour. 2017;6(4):45-51. doi: 10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11

Copy | Download

@article{10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11,
  author = {Mehadi Hassan and Fatema-Tuz-Zohra and Saleha Akter},
  title = {A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries},
  journal = {Journal of Energy and Natural Resources},
  volume = {6},
  number = {4},
  pages = {45-51},
  doi = {10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.jenr.20170604.11},
  abstract = {Present energy situation of the world is unsustainable due to unequal geographical distribution of natural wealth as well as environmental, geopolitical and economical concerns. Ever increasing drift of energy consumption due to growth of population and transportation has motivated researchers to carry out research on solar energy as an alternative source of primary energy supply. The International Energy Agency estimates that solar energy could make up as much as a quarter of the world’s total electricity production by 2050. With an estimated 900 million people in Asia still lacking access to electricity, most beyond the reach of grid development and centralized generation, localized solar plants are a viable solution. This paper presents a complete overview on the solar energy situation of SAARC countries including present status and future policies and targets. A detailed research on solar energy status and prospects of SAARC countries was done during the period September-December, 2016.},
 year = {2017}
}

Copy | Download

TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Review on Energy Situation “Solar Energy Policies and Targets” in SAARC Countries
AU  - Mehadi Hassan
AU  - Fatema-Tuz-Zohra
AU  - Saleha Akter
Y1  - 2017/10/16
PY  - 2017
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
T2  - Journal of Energy and Natural Resources
JF  - Journal of Energy and Natural Resources
JO  - Journal of Energy and Natural Resources
SP  - 45
EP  - 51
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2330-7404
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20170604.11
AB  - Present energy situation of the world is unsustainable due to unequal geographical distribution of natural wealth as well as environmental, geopolitical and economical concerns. Ever increasing drift of energy consumption due to growth of population and transportation has motivated researchers to carry out research on solar energy as an alternative source of primary energy supply. The International Energy Agency estimates that solar energy could make up as much as a quarter of the world’s total electricity production by 2050. With an estimated 900 million people in Asia still lacking access to electricity, most beyond the reach of grid development and centralized generation, localized solar plants are a viable solution. This paper presents a complete overview on the solar energy situation of SAARC countries including present status and future policies and targets. A detailed research on solar energy status and prospects of SAARC countries was done during the period September-December, 2016.
VL  - 6
IS  - 4
ER  -

Copy | Download