The residential energy futures of Bhutan
It is expected that with the increase in population and modernization of any country, ener- gy consumption would increase. Bhutan is a carbon- negative country and committed to remaining car- bon-neutral. Thus, identifying energy-saving poten- tial will increase energy efficiency and contribu...
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| author | Gupta, Mukesh Kumar |
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| description | It is expected that with the increase in
population and modernization of any country, ener-
gy consumption would increase. Bhutan is a carbon-
negative country and committed to remaining car-
bon-neutral. Thus, identifying energy-saving poten-
tial will increase energy efficiency and contribute to
continue fulfilling this pledge for years to come.
This study aims to find the energy-saving potential
of Bhutan by analyzing future energy demand from
the residential building sector using a scenario-based
modeling tool called Long-range Energy Alterna-
tives Planning (LEAP). The research was an integra-
tion of primary and secondary data calculations.
Final energy-savings from Bhutan in 2040 by
attaining the efficient scenario is estimated at 830
GWh. Overall, the result suggests that 53% final
energy-savings can be achieved in 2040 from all
end-uses and energy sources compared to the refer-
ence scenario. Cumulatively, 19 TWh final energy-
savings can be achieved in the study period (2018–
2040) from the efficient scenario while all basic
energy needs are fully met in 2040. This result
obtained would provide a reference for Bhutan’s
future energy planning and guidelines for policy-
making. It would also provide policy recommenda-
tions about the scope of shifting to energy-efficient
end-uses. |
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| spelling | 123456789-10942026-02-18T06:15:06Z The residential energy futures of Bhutan Gupta, Mukesh Kumar Urbanization . Energy Consumption .Energy Savings. Energy Services. Scenario Analysis It is expected that with the increase in population and modernization of any country, ener- gy consumption would increase. Bhutan is a carbon- negative country and committed to remaining car- bon-neutral. Thus, identifying energy-saving poten- tial will increase energy efficiency and contribute to continue fulfilling this pledge for years to come. This study aims to find the energy-saving potential of Bhutan by analyzing future energy demand from the residential building sector using a scenario-based modeling tool called Long-range Energy Alterna- tives Planning (LEAP). The research was an integra- tion of primary and secondary data calculations. Final energy-savings from Bhutan in 2040 by attaining the efficient scenario is estimated at 830 GWh. Overall, the result suggests that 53% final energy-savings can be achieved in 2040 from all end-uses and energy sources compared to the refer- ence scenario. Cumulatively, 19 TWh final energy- savings can be achieved in the study period (2018– 2040) from the efficient scenario while all basic energy needs are fully met in 2040. This result obtained would provide a reference for Bhutan’s future energy planning and guidelines for policy- making. It would also provide policy recommenda- tions about the scope of shifting to energy-efficient end-uses. 2025-08-10T12:20:05Z 2025-08-10T12:20:05Z 2021 Article https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/1094 en application/pdf Springer |
| spellingShingle | Urbanization . Energy Consumption .Energy Savings. Energy Services. Scenario Analysis Gupta, Mukesh Kumar The residential energy futures of Bhutan |
| title | The residential energy futures of Bhutan |
| title_full | The residential energy futures of Bhutan |
| title_fullStr | The residential energy futures of Bhutan |
| title_full_unstemmed | The residential energy futures of Bhutan |
| title_short | The residential energy futures of Bhutan |
| title_sort | residential energy futures of bhutan |
| topic | Urbanization . Energy Consumption .Energy Savings. Energy Services. Scenario Analysis |
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