The role of hydropower in South Asia's energy future

With rising energy demand in Asia, the high potential for hydropower development and the need for low-carbon energy development, hydropower would seem to have a significant role in South Asia's energy future. However, the extent of hydropower development will depend on several risk factors, inc...

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Published inInternational journal of water resources development Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 367 - 391
Main Authors Vaidya, Ramesh Ananda, Molden, David James, Shrestha, Arun Bhakta, Wagle, Nisha, Tortajada, Cecilia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Guildford Routledge 04.05.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Alternative energy sources
Borders
Clean energy
electricity
energy
Energy demand
Energy development
Energy policy
Energy resources
Environmental management
environmental sustainability
Financial institutions
Future
Hindu Kush Himalaya
Hydroelectric power
International trade
low-carbon energy
Renewable energy
risk
Risk analysis
Risk factors
risks to hydropower
South Asia
Sustainable hydropower
trade
water
water power
South Asia
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Summary:With rising energy demand in Asia, the high potential for hydropower development and the need for low-carbon energy development, hydropower would seem to have a significant role in South Asia's energy future. However, the extent of hydropower development will depend on several risk factors, including the cost of alternative energy sources, the environmental sustainability of hydropower and social issues of equitable development. Using a risk-analysis framework, it is concluded that the future of hydropower will depend on how well policies and institutions manage the risks, facilitate efficient financial markets, and promote fair and friendly cross-border electricity trade.
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ISSN:0790-0627
1360-0648
1360-0648
DOI:10.1080/07900627.2021.1875809