An Overview of Global Renewable Energy Trends and Current Practices in Pakistan—A Perspective of Policy Implications

Dr Mehran Idris Khan,Dr Imtiaz Ahmed Khan,Dr Yen-Chiang Chang

Research Associate, School of Law, Dalian Maritime University, Liaoning Province, China

Associate Professor, Chairperson of Department of Law, University of Sahiwal,Punjab Province

Professor of Law, School of Law, Dalian University, Liaoning Province, China

Abstract:Sustainable, efficient and affordable energy supply embraces a strong relationship with socio-economic development, especially in developing countries. Pakistan has been facing an energy crisis in the form of expensive electricity generation, by largely depending upon fossil fuels and experiencing power shortages. This paper offers a thorough analysis of Pakistan’s renewable energy (hereinafter RE) potential and current practices, in trying to meet its energy demands. There is a limited academic discussion available concerning the utilisation of RE resources of Pakistan to produce cost-effective and cost-competitive energy, including the formulation of pertinent laws and policies. This study adopts qualitative means, to investigate global trends and current practices in renewables, followed by concrete observations and recommendations to improve the situation in Pakistan. The objective of the study is, therefore, to establish the significance of renewables and to examine possible solutions available to the government of Pakistan, in addressing its energy crisis. The study concludes by suggesting that, there is an urgent need to follow the global trend in replacing conventional energy methods with the country’s extensive RE resources, in order to ensure sustainable economic security and growth.

Keywords: Total energy mix in Pakistan; Current renewable energy; Renewable energy potential; Global trends; Policy implications

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