Item Summary

“The report analyzes the feasibility of renewable energy-based microgrids in four regions using HOMER software, each tailored to local resources and needs. In Jam Nawaz Ali, Sanghar, Sindh, a solar PV and battery system supports a low Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) of $0.09533/kWh. Girote, Khushab, Punjab, integrates solar and biomass, offering high reliability and a LCOE of $4.03/kWh. Matta, Swat, KPK leverages solar and hydro resources for year-round energy, with a 1,041% PV penetration and an LCOE of $0.1383/kWh. Wadh, Khuzdar Balochistan combines solar and wind with a low LCOE $0.1727/kWh to meet fluctuating agricultural demands, reducing grid dependency. These case studies show that region-specific microgrids ensure reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for rural Pakistan.”

“The report discusses two billing mechanisms for microgrids in Pakistan: Private Company-Owned Models and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), both models aim to attract investment while ensuring sustainable and equitable energy solutions. In the private model, companies manage generation, distribution, and billing, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability. PPPs involve shared responsibility between public entities and private investors, balancing risk while promoting affordable tariffs and broader energy access.”

Descriptive Information

Title
Bridging the energy gap : navigating decentralized micro grid potential in off-grid areas of Pakistan
Sort Title
bridging the energy gap : navigating decentralized micro grid potential in off-grid areas of pakistan
Creator of work
Amina Shahab
Contributor
Manzoor Ahmad Alizai
Qurrat-ul-Ain
Publisher
Islamabad : Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED)
Language
English
Date Created
2024
Format
Reports
Provenance
Open-access link provided by the Library of Congress Office, Islamabad, Pakistan
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated

Discovery Information

Subject
Economics
Economic development
Economic policy
Economic policy--Social aspects
International business enterprises
Investments, Foreign
Micro finance
Science and Technology
Information technology
Geographic Subject
Pakistan
Geographic Origin
Pakistan

Physical Characteristics

Page Count
73
File Count
73

Institutional Information

Collection
Born Digital Monographic Reports and Papers
Box number
Monographic Reports and Papers (Publicly Accessible)
Folder number
8a9c0628-3e17-448e-a4ba-f2fbccbaacca
Barcode
8a9c0628-3e17-448e-a4ba-f2fbccbaacca
IIIF Manifest URL

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