Abstract
The energy sector is sensitive to changing weather patterns and Pakistan is one of those countries where temperature rise induced by climate change is expected to be above the world average. In this backdrop the present study aims at finding the impact of climate change on electricity demand in Pakistan at the regional and national level. Using monthly data on temperatures to find heating and cooling degree days, the relationship between monthly electricity demand and temperature is explored which is then used to find the impact of projected climate change on electricity demand. The results suggest surging peak loads in summer season due to climatic effect which calls for capacity instalments over and above that needed to cater to rise in electricity demand attributable to economic growth.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 29-47 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Pakistan Development Review |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Climate change
- Degree days
- Electricity demand
- Energy
- Pakistan
