Analysis of renewable energy resources (RERs) under the China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) initiative: A proposed solution for optimized and sustainable energy management

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures Pub Date : 2025-06-08 DOI:10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100826

Anis Ur Rehman , Ishaq G. Muhammad Alblushi , Haris M. Khalid , Zafar Said , Abdulla Ismail , S.M. Muyeen , Hakan F. Oztop , Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz

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The western portion of Kashmir region faces challenges towards complete harness and integration of renewable energy resources (RERs) available in abundance. These challenges correlate effectively to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives. To address these challenges, this article conducts a comprehensive analysis of smart grid technologies towards a possible energy solution for western Kashmir. The proposed research thoroughly examines: 1) energy generation, 2) energy consumption, and 3) energy market dynamics in the region. The findings emphasize the pivotal role of western Kashmir and highlight its substantial potential for RERs as a valuable contributor to CPEC energy initiatives. The dominance of hydroelectric power in the Alpha Case accounts for 97.6 % of total electric energy production and an impressive annual output of 100,372,080,000 kWh. This eventually demonstrates western Kashmir’s capacity for generating substantial clean energy. The Beta Case portrays commendable self-sufficiency, eliminating the need for grid energy purchases and exemplifying sustainable practices. These findings offer invaluable insights to policymakers and stakeholders while providing a robust foundation for 1) effectively harnessing western Kashmir's RERs, 2) driving sustainable development, 3) fostering energy independence, and 4) positioning western Kashmir as a significant participant in the transition towards a low-carbon future and climate change.

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中巴经济走廊（CPEC）倡议下的可再生能源分析：优化和可持续能源管理的解决方案

克什米尔西部地区面临着充分利用和整合丰富的可再生能源的挑战。这些挑战与中巴经济走廊（CPEC）倡议密切相关。为了应对这些挑战，本文对智能电网技术进行了全面分析，以实现西克什米尔地区可能的能源解决方案。建议的研究彻底检查：1)能源生产，2)能源消费，和3)能源市场动态在该地区。研究结果强调了西克什米尔地区的关键作用，并强调了其作为中巴经济走廊能源倡议的重要贡献者的巨大潜力。在阿尔法地区，水力发电占总发电量的97.6%，年发电量为100,372,080,000千瓦时，令人印象深刻。这最终证明了西克什米尔地区生产大量清洁能源的能力。Beta案例描绘了值得称赞的自给自足，消除了对电网能源购买的需求，并成为可持续实践的典范。这些发现为政策制定者和利益相关者提供了宝贵的见解，同时为以下方面提供了坚实的基础：1)有效利用西克什米尔地区的可再生能源，2)推动可持续发展，3)促进能源独立，以及4)将西克什米尔定位为向低碳未来和气候变化过渡的重要参与者。©2017 elsevierinc .版权所有

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Sustainable Futures Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science

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9.30

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1.80%

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审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Sustainable Futures: is a journal focused on the intersection of sustainability, environment and technology from various disciplines in social sciences, and their larger implications for corporation, government, education institutions, regions and society both at present and in the future. It provides an advanced platform for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development in society, economics, environment, and culture. The scope of the journal is broad and encourages interdisciplinary research, as well as welcoming theoretical and practical research from all methodological approaches.