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Volume 1, Issue 1 (2020)

⇒ Volume Number: 01
⇒ Issue Number: 01
⇒ Available Online: June 30, 2020
⇒ Volume Editor: Dr. Avtar Singh Rahi, Government PG College, India
⇒ Issue Editor: Editorial Office
⇒ Language and Proofreading Editor: Prof. Emil Chuck, George Mason University, USA
⇒ Copyeditor: Ms. Barnes K. and Ms. Sarah A., Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA), Japan
⇒ Administrator: Ms. Michell Ann., Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA), Japan

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Role of micro-hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural Afghanistan 
Sadiq MAF, Sabory NR, Danish MSS, and  Senjyu T.
Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, 2020, 1 (1): 1-7  DOI 10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.01

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Afghanistan hosts the Hindu Kush, an extension of the Himalaya mountains that act as water sources for five major rivers flowing through Afghanistan. Most of these rivers provide promise for the construction of water dams and installment of micro hydropower plants (MHP). Although civil war and political strife continue to threaten the country for more than four decades, the Afghan government introduced strategic plans for the development of the country. In 2016 Afghanistan introduced the Afghanistan National Peace and Development (ANPD) Framework at Brussels de-signed to support Afghanistan’s progress towards achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). This study discussed the 7th Goal (ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all) and 8th Goal (promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all) alignment in Afghanistan. The Afghan government acknowledges its responsibility to provide electricity for all of its citizens, but this can only be achieved if the government can secure a reliable source of energy. Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain provides a challenge to build a central energy distribution system. Therefore this study looks for alternative solutions to the energy problems in Afghanistan and explores feasibility of micro-hydropower plant installations in remote areas. This study evaluated socio-economic im-pacts of micro-hydropower plants in the life of average residents. We focused on one example of a micro hydropower plant located in Parwan, conducted interviews with local residents, and gathered on-site data. The findings in this study can help policymakers to analyze the effects of development projects in the social and economic life of residents. It will encourage the government and hopefully the private sector to invest in decentralized energy options, while the country is facing an ever-growing energy demand.

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Sadiq MAF, Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Senjyu T (2020) “Role of micro hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural in Afghanistan” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution (vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–7) https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01

 

APA

Sadiq, M. A. F., Sabory, N. R., Danish, M. S. S., & Senjyu, T. (2020). Role of micro hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural in Afghanistan. Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, 1(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01

 

MLA

Sadiq, Mohammad Airaj Firdaws, et al. “Role of Micro Hydropower Plants in Socio-Economic Development of Rural in Afghanistan.” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, vol. 1, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1–7, doi:10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01.

 

Vancouver

Sadiq MAF, Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Senjyu T. Role of micro hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural in Afghanistan. J Sustain Energy Rev. 2020;1(1):1–7.

 

Chicago

Sadiq, Mohammad Airaj Firdaws, Najib Rahman Sabory, Mir Sayed Shah Danish, and Tomonobu Senjyu. 2020. “Role of Micro Hydropower Plants in Socio-Economic Development of Rural in Afghanistan.” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution 1 (1): 1–7. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01.

 

Elsevier

Sadiq, M.A.F., Sabory, N.R., Danish, M.S.S., Senjyu, T., 2020. Role of micro hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural in Afghanistan. J. Sustain Energy Rev. 1, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01

 

IEEE

  1. A. F. Sadiq, N. R. Sabory, M. S. S. Danish, and T. Senjyu, “Role of micro hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural in Afghanistan,” J. Sustain Energy Rev., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–7, 2020, doi: 10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01.

 

Springer

Sadiq, M.A.F., Sabory, N.R., Danish, M.S.S., Senjyu, T.: Role of micro hydropower plants in socio-economic development of rural in Afghanistan. J. Sustain Energy Rev. 1, 1–7 (2020). https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jso.1.1.01

Authors

Mohammad Airaj Firdaws Sadiq
Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Najib Rahman Sabory
Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Mir Sayed Shah Danish
Strategic Research Projects Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

Tomonobu Senjyu
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

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Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan 
Slimankhil AK, Anwarzai MA, Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Ahmadi M, and Ahadi MH.
Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, 2020, 1 (1): 8-15  DOI 10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02

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Afghanistan is one of the developing countries in South Asia with an enormous renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Since 1893, utilization of secondary (modern) form of energy in Afghanistan has been pursued. The trends of sustainable energy provision have been reinforced after the post-conflicts in Afghanistan. The Sustainable Development Goal-7 (affordable and clean energy access) encourages nations to assess their resource development of renewable, affordable, and accessible energy. Unlike many developing countries that struggle to identify domestic sources of clean, sustainable energy, Afghanistan has hydro, solar, wind, and geothermal resources as assets. This literature review analyzes Afghanistan’s potential for renewable energy to identify obstacles and challenges like security, economics, and technology. Using surveys conducted by national and international organizations. This research evaluates Afghanistan’s progress in meeting SDG-7, identifies the main barriers for renewable energy development, and offers recommended solutions. This study reveals the facts of energy sector development in Afghanistan to enable students, researchers, and practitioners with an overview of the current situation and future direction of the energy sector. Also, this study offers a concise outlook for energy sector investors and donors at the national and international stages.

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Slimankhil AK, Anwarzai MA, Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Ahmadi M, et al. (2020) “Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution (vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 8–15) https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02

 

APA

Slimankhil, A. K., Anwarzai, M. A., Sabory, N. R., Danish, M. S. S., Ahmadi, M., & Ahadi, M. H. (2020). Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan. Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, 1(1), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02

 

MLA

Slimankhil, Ahmad Khalid, et al. “Renewable Energy Potential for Sustainable Development in Afghanistan.” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, vol. 1, no. 1, 2020, pp. 8–15. Zotero, doi:10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02.

 

Vancouver

Slimankhil AK, Anwarzai MA, Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Ahmadi M, Ahadi MH. Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan. J Sustain Energy Rev. 2020;1(1):8–15.

 

Chicago

Slimankhil, Ahmad Khalid, Mohammad Abed Anwarzai, Najib Rahman Sabory, Mir Sayed Shah Danish, Mikaeel Ahmadi, and Mohammad Hamid Ahadi. 2020. “Renewable Energy Potential for Sustainable Development in Afghanistan.” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution 1 (1): 8–15. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02.

 

Elsevier

Slimankhil, A.K., Anwarzai, M.A., Sabory, N.R., Danish, M.S.S., Ahmadi, M., Ahadi, M.H., 2020. Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan. J. Sustain Energy Rev. 1, 8–15. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02

 

IEEE

  1. K. Slimankhil, M. A. Anwarzai, N. R. Sabory, M. S. S. Danish, M. Ahmadi, and M. H. Ahadi, “Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan,” J. Sustain Energy Rev., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 8–15, 2020, doi: 10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02.

 

Springer

Slimankhil, A.K., Anwarzai, M.A., Sabory, N.R., Danish, M.S.S., Ahmadi, M., Ahadi, M.H.: Renewable energy potential for sustainable development in Afghanistan. J. Sustain Energy Rev. 1, 8–15 (2020). https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.02.

Authors

Ahmad Khalid Slimankhil
Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Mohammad Abed Anwarzai
Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Najib Rahman Sabory
Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Mir Sayed Shah Danish
Strategic Research Projects Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

Mikaeel Ahmadi
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

Mohammad Hamid Ahadi
Department of Academic Affairs, Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA), Okinawa, Japan

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Energy related implications for clean, livable, and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan
Sabory NR, Danish MSS, and  Senjyu T.
Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, 2020, 1 (1): 16-19  DOI 10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03

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Cities are predicted to host 80 % of the populations by 2050 condiering the current urbanization rate. It is inevitable. No choice is left to us but to keep our cities clean and livable. Efficient use of energy is tightly linked with the smart cities. Looking at the technology development trends and the extensive need for efficient use of energy, cities must be transforming to smart ones in order to keep them clean and livable for this and generations to come. Kabul city population has been growing so rapidly and also expanding widely to its outskirts in the last two decades. Environmental footprints has been so significant and diverse. One of the critical issue with Kabul city has been the access to clean and abundant sources of Energy. At the same time, lack of a  master plan for its future has made this city in the danger of become empty from the habitants in few decades. This is very important to draw future now. Develop a new vision for our cities that is meeting the requirements of future. Kabul city needs one badly. One important area of a city to be discussed is its energy demand, supply and consumption. In this research, energy demand, sustainable sources of energy supply and consumption is thoroughly discussed. Based on our key assumption, livable and clean Kabul, all the other parameters are analyzed and suggested. In specific, we have discussed the energy demand for electricity, heating & cooling of buildings, transportation and industry. It is also assumed that Kabul will be modern and smart city with state of the art technology available all around it. Key data and references for this research are;1. Sasaki Urban Design Framework for Kabul city, 2. Previous master plans of Kabul city, 3. Energy strategies and outlooks for Afghanistan, 4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and many other guidelines internationally used for urban planning and design. This research will help policy makers, urban planners and designers, municipality authorities, other urban issues related sectors to work jointly and make smart and rational decisions for the capital of Afghanistan and save it from going abandoned.

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Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Senjyu T (2020) “Energy related implications for clean, livable and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution (vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 16–19) https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03

 

APA

Sabory, N. R., Danish, M. S. S., & Senjyu, T. (2020). Energy related implications for clean, livable and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan. Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, 1(1), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03

 

MLA

Sabory, Najib Rahman, et al. “Energy Related Implications for Clean, Livable and Smart Kabul: A Policy Recommendation for the Energy Sector and Urban Sector of Afghanistan.” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution, vol. 1, no. 1, 2020, pp. 16–19, doi:10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03.

 

Vancouver

Sabory NR, Danish MSS, Senjyu T. Energy related implications for clean, livable and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan. J Sustain Energy Rev. 2020;1(1):16–9.

 

Chicago

Sabory, Najib Rahman, Mir Sayed Shah Danish, and Tomonobu Senjyu. 2020. “Energy Related Implications for Clean, Livable and Smart Kabul: A Policy Recommendation for the Energy Sector and Urban Sector of Afghanistan.” Journal of Sustainable Energy Revolution 1 (1): 16–19. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03.

 

Elsevier

Sabory, N.R., Danish, M.S.S., Senjyu, T., 2020. Energy related implications for clean, livable and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan. J. Sustain Energy Rev. 1, 16–19. https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03

 

IEEE

  1. R. Sabory, M. S. S. Danish, and T. Senjyu, “Energy related implications for clean, livable and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan,” J. Sustain Energy Rev., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 16–19, 2020, doi: 10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03.

 

Springer

Sabory, N.R., Danish, M.S.S., Senjyu, T.: Energy related implications for clean, livable and smart Kabul: A policy recommendation for the energy sector and urban sector of Afghanistan. J. Sustain Energy Rev. 1, 16–19 (2020). https://doi.org/10.37357/1068/jser.1.1.03.

Authors

Najib Rahman Sabory
Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Mir Sayed Shah Danish
Strategic Research Projects Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

Tomonobu Senjyu
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

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Acknowledgment

The author(s) has received no specific funding for this article/publication.

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