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The role of hydropower in South Asia’s energy future

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  • Ramesh Ananda Vaidya
  • David James Molden
  • Arun Bhakta Shrestha
  • Nisha Wagle
  • Cecilia Tortajada

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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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  • Ramesh Ananda Vaidya & David James Molden & Arun Bhakta Shrestha & Nisha Wagle & Cecilia Tortajada, 2021. "The role of hydropower in South Asia’s energy future," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(3), pages 367-391, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:37:y:2021:i:3:p:367-391
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2021.1875809
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    1. Alexandre D’Lamare Maia de Medeiros & Cláudio José Galdino da Silva Junior & Julia Didier Pedrosa de Amorim & Helenise Almeida do Nascimento & Attilio Converti & Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa & Leo, 2021. "Biocellulose for Treatment of Wastewaters Generated by Energy Consuming Industries: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-19, August.
    2. Hao Wang & Quan Liu & Hongyang Zhang & Yinlong Jin & Wenzhen Yu, 2022. "A Two-Stage Decision-Making Method Based on WebGIS for Bulk Material Transportation of Hydropower Construction," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-21, February.

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