Energy for Water

About the Project The project’s objective is to understand how and why the energy required to meet water demand differs between countries. To explore this question, energy used for the extraction, treatment, and transport of water is decomposed. The decomposition offers an empirical base through which to examine how energy is used in the water cycle in countries. Building on this empirical base, the project explores the controllable and less controllable factors that lead to differences in energy use for water provision. Particular consideration is given to the effects of industrial structure, pollution, water scarcity and pricing strategies on energy and water use. In line with KAPSARC’s overall objectives, the project seeks to provide insights into how current policies influence the energy used for water withdrawals, and where improvements might be made. By exploring case studies from around the globe, the project highlights how successful practices in water and energy management from one country might be transferred to others. The workshop series provides a space for dialogue on key issues, feedback on KAPSARC's study program, and options for future research.

关于该项目
本项目的目标在于探究各国在满足水资源需求过程中，所需能量消耗差异的成因及其机理。为此，本项目将水资源提取、处理和运输过程中所消耗的能量进行分解，以此为基础，对各国水循环中的能量使用情况进行实证分析。
在此基础上，本项目进一步探讨了导致水供应能量使用差异的可控与不可控因素，并对产业结构、污染、水资源短缺及定价策略对能源和水使用的影响给予特别关注。
与KAPSARC的整体目标一致，本项目旨在揭示现行政策对水资源提取能源消耗的影响，并指出可能的改进方向。通过全球范围内的案例研究，本项目突显了水与能源管理领域的成功实践如何从一个国家迁移至其他国家。研讨会系列为关键议题的对话提供了平台，对KAPSARC的研究项目提供反馈，并就未来研究方向提出建议。