Strategic Planning for Sustainable Energy Towards Greener Future: Geospatial Analysis of Hydroelectric Power Generation Sites in Pakistan

Authors

  • Saad Zaheer1 Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan Civil Engineering Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Naheed Akhtar2 Abasyn University, Islamabad, Pakistan naheed
  • Ghassan Sattar Khan3 University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan
  • Arslan Soomro4 Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Anwar Ullah5 Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Khuzdar, Pakistan
  • Ubaid ur Rehman6 Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), Quetta, Pakistan

Abstract

The unexploited possibilities of hydropower energy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, Pakistan, pose a considerable challenge to advancing sustainable energy solutions. This study performs an initial feasibility evaluation to determine appropriate sites for runoff river hydropower initiatives in KPK. The study uses sophisticated geospatial tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and satellite imagery data to pinpoint locations where adequate head and discharge are present. The findings aid in pinpointing potential locations for hydropower development, offering essential insights into sustainable energy alternatives for the region's advancement.

Keywords: Hydroelectric power generation, runoff river hydropower projects, GIS, remote sensing, satellite imagery, geospatial analysis.

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Published

2024-11-11

How to Cite

Saad Zaheer1, Naheed Akhtar2, Ghassan Sattar Khan3, Arslan Soomro4, Muhammad Anwar Ullah5, & Ubaid ur Rehman6. (2024). Strategic Planning for Sustainable Energy Towards Greener Future: Geospatial Analysis of Hydroelectric Power Generation Sites in Pakistan. Spectrum of Engineering Sciences, 2(4), 33–56. Retrieved from https://sesjournal.com/index.php/1/article/view/62

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Spectrum of engineering sciences

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