Forecasting electricity demand in Pakistan
Call Number: AIT RSPR no. ET-84-11 Material type:
SeriesSeries: Research studies project report ; no. ET-84-11 | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. ET-84-11Publication details: Bangkok : Asian Institute of Technology, 1984Description: 68 pSubject(s): Online resources: Dissertation note: Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 Summary: The purpose of this research is to study the electricity demand and to identity the model that is best suited for Pakistan, The study focuses on the demand for electricity under the influence of price, economic growth and stock of appliances and their rate of utilisation. A log-linear formulation for the sectorial demand of electricity is used to identify the economic significance of different input variables. Balck-box approach of extrapolating past trends in load growth has also been used. Finally it is concluded that sophisticated econometric models are not suited for Pakistan because of its unique behaviour of economic-structure and internal affairs.
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A research study (12 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development
Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984
The purpose of this research is to study the electricity demand and to identity the model that is best suited for Pakistan, The study focuses on the demand for electricity under the influence of price, economic growth and stock of appliances and their rate of utilisation. A log-linear formulation for the sectorial demand of electricity is used to identify the economic significance of different input variables. Balck-box approach of extrapolating past trends in load growth has also been used. Finally it is concluded that sophisticated econometric models are not suited for Pakistan because of its unique behaviour of economic-structure and internal affairs.
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