Towards low-carbon energy systems: The case of Bolivia
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Towards low-carbon energy systems: The case of Bolivia
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What type of energy system does Bolivia use?
Similar to the country’s total energy system, the power sector relies heavily on natural gas (AEtN, 2016). The electricity network in Bolivia is broken into two classifications: the National Interconnected System (SIN) and the Isolated Systems (SAs).
What are the resources available for the Bolivian energy system?
The resources available for the Bolivian energy system could be divided into fossil and renewable. Bolivia holds FG reserves (2 729, 1 009, and 1 485 TWh of proven, probable and possible reserves in 2018) . Furthermore, the economy of the country relies to a great extent on fiscal revenues and tax collection from FG exports.
Is the Bolivian energy system still fossil-based?
Comparison of scenarios In 2035, according to the BAU scenario results, the Bolivian energy system is still fossil-based, with traditional fuels accounting for 62% of the TPES.
What are the heating demands in Bolivia?
Residential heating demands in Bolivia are quite low, though they do notably increase throughout the transition as access to energy services increase, except for biomass for cooking, which is phased out by the end of the transition. Heating demands are projected to increase from 52 TWh in 2015 to 205 TWh in 2050. Fig. 12.
How will Bolivia's energy transition affect fuel imports?
Increase in CAPEX suggests that during the transition, fuel imports will reduce, particularly those for fossil oil. Using Bolivia’s own excellent solar resources to generate synthetic fuels in BPS-1 and BPS-2 would result in energy independence and security.
Does Bolivia have a long-term energy plan?
As previously mentioned, the Bolivian government does not provide any long-term energy planning study, however, the UNFCC (2015b) states that RE will compose 81% of electricity generation by 2030. Bolivia’s scenario for 2027 according to MHE (2009) states that biomass sources will comprise 8% of total final energy demand.