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Evaluating Preparedness and Overcoming Challenges in Electricity Trading: An In-Depth Analysis Using Analytic Hierarchy Process—a Case Study Exploration
Regmi, S.; Rayamajhi, A.; Poudyal, R.; Adhikari, S. Evaluating Preparedness and Overcoming Challenges in Electricity Trading: An In-Depth Analysis Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process and a Case Study Exploration. Electricity2024, 5, 271-294.
Regmi, S.; Rayamajhi, A.; Poudyal, R.; Adhikari, S. Evaluating Preparedness and Overcoming Challenges in Electricity Trading: An In-Depth Analysis Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process and a Case Study Exploration. Electricity 2024, 5, 271-294.
Regmi, S.; Rayamajhi, A.; Poudyal, R.; Adhikari, S. Evaluating Preparedness and Overcoming Challenges in Electricity Trading: An In-Depth Analysis Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process and a Case Study Exploration. Electricity2024, 5, 271-294.
Regmi, S.; Rayamajhi, A.; Poudyal, R.; Adhikari, S. Evaluating Preparedness and Overcoming Challenges in Electricity Trading: An In-Depth Analysis Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process and a Case Study Exploration. Electricity 2024, 5, 271-294.
Abstract
The South Asian economy is on the rise but struggling with power shortages and heavy dependence on fossil fuels. For sustained growth, there is a need for access to readily available energy sources, such as electricity. Trading clean electrical energy among neighbouring countries can ensure access to readily available points. South Asia has a diverse range of energy sources, including hydropower, that are available in the region. However, sectorial barriers can impede energy trading. This study has attempted to assess the readiness and barriers to Nepal’s cross-border energy trade with India and Bangladesh using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This study also recommends possible measures to strengthen preparedness and address the challenges in energy trade that can be tailored and applied to other cross-country situations.
Keywords
analytic hierarchy process (AHP); cross–border-energy trade; hydropower; multi-criteria decision making
Subject
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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