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Solar and wind energy potential and utilization in Pakistan
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In this article, the potentials of solar and wind energy were identified and the prime sites for wind energy are coastal area, arid zone and hill terrains, while solar energy is abundant over most part of the country, maximum being received over Quetta valley.About:
This article is published in Renewable Energy.The article was published on 1994-08-01. It has received 30 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Energy development & Renewable energy.read more
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Sustainable energy options for Pakistan
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of the key dimensions of the crisis, i.e., growing gap between demand and supply, diminishing indigenous oil and gas reserves, rising energy cost and security concerns.
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Hybrid renewable energy systems for off-grid electric power: Review of substantial issues
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed primary issues regarding the drivers and specific benefits of hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) and discussed the various renewable energy sources which can be explored for HRES implementation.
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Recent progress in renewable energy – Remedy of energy crisis in Pakistan
TL;DR: In this article, the exiting production of renewable energy through different renewable energy technologies is discussed and the potential capacity of production of energy through these technologies in Pakistan is studied and some suggestions are also proposed to increase the renewable energy share in the energy mix of the country.
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PV hybrid systems for rural electrification in Thailand
N. Phuangpornpitak,S. Kumar +1 more
TL;DR: A survey of PV hybrid system in Thailand during the last decade regarding to status of technology, performance in terms of technical and economic aspects, and their prospects has been presented in this paper.
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Greener energy: Issues and challenges for Pakistan—wind power prospective
TL;DR: In this article, the past, the present and the future of wind energy use in Pakistan are discussed along with the efforts for the utilization of renewable energy in the country, along with barriers in its development, concluding that significant efforts are needed to effectively make use of this cheap renewable energy source.
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Energy politics: Can we achieve a sustainable energy path
TL;DR: The political pressures affecting global energy choices are numerous, vary by country and are significantly changing as discussed by the authors, and one cannot escape recognition of three dominant areas where reality more than politics will dictate needs and directions.