A comparative review of China, India and Pakistan renewable energy sectors and sharing opportunities

Ahmed Hasssan

Abstract:

China, India and Pakistan (CIP) contain almost 40% of the world population and constitute a developing
region which is desperately seeking energy resources to fulfill the growing economy requirements. CIP
are three main countries of South Eastern Asia with nuclear capability and have greater potential of
energy sharing for the regional prosperity and socio economic development. The total energy consumption
of China and India is 3682.15 Million tons of Oil Equivalent (MTOE) which is approximately 28%
of the world. The energy consumption of Pakistan is far less i.e. 85.75 MTOE however, it can play a pivotal
role by providing energy sharing opportunities in the region. This paper presents a comparative and
comprehensive review of CIP renewable energy sectors and possible sharing opportunities. Cleaner and
abundant Renewable Energy Sources (RES) like hydro, solar, wind, biomass, nuclear and geothermal have
been discussed and compared in context of CIP energy requirements. CIP relations and energy sharing
opportunities have also been elaborated in context of regional peace and security situation. Exploitation
of the CIP energy potential and energy sharing opportunities might contribute to global peace and
prosperity.