Determinants of renewable energy sources in Pakistan: An overview

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Apr;29(19):29183-29201. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-18502-w. Epub 2022 Jan 7.

Abstract

For successive economic growth of any society, sustainable energy plays a pivotal role. Considering this view, developing countries are facing serious challenges of energy at the present time. However, policymakers have outlined numerous policies to satisfy energy demand but still remain incapable to fill the gap between demand and supply. At a halt, 11% of the world population lacks access to different formulae of energy supply and access. Additionally, in different time periods, distinct policies have erupted for the progress of renewable energy. It includes especially those households of the far-flung areas having no gas and electricity availability. However, the basis of this research study is to determine the significant renewable energy source for Pakistan's economy with the economic benefits such as job creation in energy sector. This research study aims in finding ways to secure energy supplies and achieving economic benefits. The research study concludes by engaging renewable energy technologies with the least operational and externality cost that is the utmost choice in the future. In policy perspective, Pakistani government should take actions in favor of renewable energy and technological innovation that necessitates biomass resources to be tied to non-sustainable prolonged investments.

Keywords: Electric vehicles; Employment in energy sector; Pakistan; Renewable energy; Solar energy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomass
  • Carbon Dioxide / analysis
  • Economic Development*
  • Electricity
  • Pakistan
  • Renewable Energy*

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide