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  • Environmental Science
  • Energy Policy
  • Renewable Energy Technologies

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  • Solid waste presents a viable renewable energy source, crucial for energy security and reducing fossil fuel dependence.
  • Pakistan, heavily reliant on coal, can benefit from waste-to-energy solutions for a stable power supply and improved air quality.
  • Transitioning to alternative energy sources is vital for mitigating climate change impacts and achieving atmospheric restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simulate Pakistan's energy system using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP).
  • To forecast capital costs and CO2 emissions under various solid waste-to-energy growth rates (20%, 30%, 40%) from 2023-2053.
  • To evaluate the optimal growth rate for solid waste-based electricity to maximize renewable energy contribution and minimize emissions.

Main Methods:

  • Energy system simulation using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP).
  • Forecasting energy demand, capital costs, and CO2 emissions.
  • Scenario analysis based on 20%, 30%, and 40% annual growth rates for solid waste electricity projects.

Main Results:

  • Total energy generation projected at 1402.97 TWh to meet demand of 1193.93 TWh by 2053.
  • Solid waste electricity share increases from 0.81% (2023) to 9.44% (20% growth), 39.67% (30% growth), and 78.33% (40% growth) by 2053.
  • At 40% growth, renewables reach 95.2% of the energy mix, fossil fuels 4.47%, with CO2 emissions reduced from 148.26 to 35.46 million metric tons, despite increased capital costs to $363.11 billion.

Conclusions:

  • A 40% growth rate for solid waste-based electricity projects is optimal for Pakistan until 2053.
  • This strategy enhances energy security, significantly increases renewable energy share, and drastically cuts CO2 emissions.
  • While capital costs rise, the environmental and energy security benefits of prioritizing waste-to-energy outweigh the financial investment.