2021 Fiscal Year Research-status Report
Sustainable cross-border energy planning by using participatory multi-criteria evaluation in the Thai-Laos electricity system
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21K17923
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| Research Institution | The University of Tokyo |
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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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| Keywords | Energy regionalism / Mekong / Stakeholders / SDGs / Sustainable transition / Power connectivity / Hydropower |
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
During the first year, this project conducted an review of relevant documents and projects. An online survey was conducted with experts and practitioners on power connectivity in Asia. This has led to the identification and initial analysis of governments' perspectives towards power connectivity and relevant factors affecting their attitutes towards cooperation or non cooperation. The results have been summarized into an academic paper (currently in submission) and presentations at seminars. For this coming year, specific project has been identified for conducting more in depth analysis. For that, network of collaborators has been strenghtened. So far, field visits have not been possible due to travel restrictions. It is expected travelling will be possible in 2nd semester, a field survey will be conducted then
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.
Reason
Travel bans and re-entry restrictions have been in place longer than initially expected. This has also affected the possibility of travels within the region.
In contrast, this has also served to establish
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
Case was identified. In-depth case study will be conducted. For the field visit, collaboration with researchers in the area is being discussed
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| Causes of Carryover |
For next fiscal year, online and field surveys are being planned. It is also expected on-site participation on academic conferences in Japan and overseas
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