| Author | Pokharel, Keshav Prashad |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-95-18 |
| Subject(s) | Energy policy--Environmental aspects--Nepal
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study is concerned with the development of a simplified multi-period linear model which attempts to optimize the cost of the energy system development. The model has been applied to assess optimum fuel mix and technologies for satisfying exogenously given demands and for finding the implications of CO2 mitigation targets of least cost energy system development. Due to the difference in utilization pattern and choice of fuel in urban and rural areas, the demands in these areas have been analysed separately. This study suggests policies that will allow the nation to support the growth of energy services required to foster economical development through the use of less carbon-intensive technologies. The results of study shows that the reduction of CO2 emission by a certain percentage results in less primary energy requirement. Kerosene has been found to be the least cost solution for urban household and commercial cooking energy needs. Share of LPG and electricity in primary energy supply increases with large reductions target for CO2 emission. For rural households, micro-hydro power could become the cheapest source of energy for lighting if technical options are provided. Fluorescent lighting is found to be the most preferred source of lighting but its penetration is constrained by its relatively high initial cost. The use of biogas is economically most feasible in rural areas. The availability of kerosene rules out wood or agriculture residue as feasible solutions for cooking needs in the urban areas. The inclusion of environmental constraint in the model increases the relative importance of biogas and kerosene compared to other traditional resources. |
| Year | 1995 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Shrestha, Ram M. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Lefevre, Thierry;Fujiwara, Okitsugu |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Norway |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1995 |