Energy Sector Growth and Sustainability

Abstract

The energy sector in any country requires a lot of natural resources and logistical support. These resources can be effectively controlled by the state when compared to non-state actors. This chapter first identifies various key, macro-level issues in the energy sector, such as appropriate policy framework, energy mix, duck curve problem, geo-location of power plants, and energy prices. The chapter then discusses each of these along with their internal relationships due to the natural cash flows and then examines the need for the active intervention of the government. Then various factors associated with those macro-level issues will be illustrated with both quantitative and qualitative examples.