Sustainable cross-border energy planning by using participatory multi-criteria evaluation in the Thai-Laos electricity system
Project/Area Number |
21K17923
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Review Section |
Basic Section 64060:Environmental policy and social systems-related
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Research Institution | The University of Tokyo |
Principal Investigator |
DELBARRIO DANIEL 東京大学, 大学院工学系研究科(工学部), 助教 (30795290)
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Project Period (FY) |
2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
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Project Status |
Granted (Fiscal Year 2022)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥3,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
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Keywords | Energy regionalism / Mekong / Energy transition / SDGs / Power connectivity / Hydropower / Renewables / Stakeholders / Sustainable transition / GMS power connectivity / Participatory |
Outline of Research at the Start |
This research will contribute to the sustainable energy planning at supranational level by developing an innovative approach to incorporate stakeholders' distinctive perspectives,studying the Thai-Laos interconnections, and proposing recommendations for regional cooperation in the energy transition.
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Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
In the second fiscal year, a further analysis of the impacts, both positive and negative, were conducted. Interviews with relevant actors and experts were conducted, both on site and online. Changes in the key drivers for power connectivity in the region were found. Based on these, the survey instruments are being revised for a more proper analysis. Further collaborations in the region were established. This year, progress and results have been presented at seminars, and two accepted publications. In addition, an international seminar was organized.
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Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.
Reason
The travel restrictitions during the first year, and part of the second, slowed the progress. Furthermore, revised policies in the countries, related to energy transition and post-covid recovery packages, have resulted in additional factors to be considered. The research is being revised accordingly. While this has resulted in some changes, the core of the research question and method are same and it is expected to lead to more relevant results
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Strategy for Future Research Activity |
In the coming year, surveys and interviews with experts and stakeholders will be conducted. The results will be presented at international conferences and seminars with experts, and will be summarized for submission to academic journals and relevant publications
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Report
(2 results)
Research Products
(6 results)