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heating; and the increased use of LPG for cooking;
Existing initiatives dealing with load management and energy conservation be
coordinated, in order to maximise their impact;
Appropriate policies and supporting legislation be developed to encourage
energy conservation.
5.8. Increase the Supply of Cultivated Fuelwood
Fuel wood is a critical source of energy throughout the Northern Areas, and in
particular, for low-income households. Although the increased development of the
NA's hydroelectric resources can be expected to ease the demand, it is likely that
fuel wood will continue to be an important energy source in many areas. In order
to meet this demand and to reduce the pressure on the NA's natural forests, it is
recommended that the supply of cultivated fuelwood be increased. This could be
achieved by expanding the area dedicated to fuelwood plantations and by
encouraging the adoption of agro-forestry practices. (These options are explored in
more depth in the chapters dealing with forestry and agriculture.) The use of more
efficient woodstoves should also be actively promoted.
5.9. Promote other Forms of Renewable Energy
In addition to hydel, other forms of renewable energy should also be explored and
p romoted where appropriate. There may, for example, be potential for the
production of biogas in some areas. Solar power may also be feasible in some
situations, particularly if the supply of spare parts and the provision of technical
back-up can be improved.
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Table 22: Existing and Under Construction Power Stations
Region Existing Power Stations Under Construction Power stations (Hydel)
No. of Stations Capacity (kW) No. of Stations Capacity (kW)
Hydel Diesel Hydel Diesel
Chilas 7.8 1 5,820 2000 1 1000
Astore 8 0 3,010 0 0
Gilgit 14 8 11,000 4,400 2 4,160
Hunza 13 1 6,940 200 1 400
Ishkoman 3 0 2,660 0 0 0
Yasin 1 0 1,000 0 0 0
Skardu 10 4 6,120 1,200 2 1,200
Shyok 7 1 4,000 200 1 1,500
Haramosh 5 0 2,220 0 1 500
Kharmang 7 0 1,880 0 0 0
Khunjerab 2 0 985 0 1 100
Ghizar 4 0 660 0 0 0
Gultari 2 0 110 0 0 0
Total 81 15 44,000 8,000 9 8,800
Source: GTZ-WAPDASurvey 1992-93 (updated)