Energy profiles for Kyrgyz mountain villages as a basis for a targeted energy strategy

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Energy goals
• Energy profiling
• Research question, aims and scopes of the thesis
• Partnering Organizations
• Overview
• Background
• Kyrgyzstan: general information
• Energy situation in Kyrgyzstan
• Energy distribution
• Energy usage
• Renewable Energies
• Energy efficiency
• Survey
• Survey development
• Survey location
• Survey execution
• Data evaluation
• Results
• Other results
• Energy efficiency courses through CAMP Alatoo
• Discussion
• Conclusion and Outlook
• Method
• Survey
• Outlook
• Method

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis focuses on developing a methodological approach to assess the energy situation in Kyrgyz mountain villages, specifically aiming to facilitate their progress towards the energy targets set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The project involved creating and testing a survey method for energy profiling, with a pilot run in the village of Jergetal. The study highlights the importance of clean, reliable energy for rural development and emphasizes the need for tailored energy strategies in mountainous regions.

• Energy profiling for Kyrgyz mountain villages
• Sustainable energy development in rural areas
• Development of a survey methodology for energy assessment
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy utilization
• Addressing challenges related to energy access and affordability

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the global context of energy access and the importance of sustainable energy development. It also presents the specific research question, aims, and scope of the thesis, outlining the project's partnership with local organizations.
• Background: This chapter provides general information about Kyrgyzstan and its energy situation. It outlines the distribution and usage of different energy sources, including renewable energies and energy efficiency measures.
• Survey: This chapter details the development, location, execution, and data evaluation of the survey method designed to assess energy profiles in Kyrgyz villages.
• Results: This chapter presents the key findings from the pilot run of the survey in Jergetal. It provides insights into the energy situation in the village, including reliance on traditional energy sources and limitations related to energy efficiency.
• Discussion: This chapter analyzes the survey results and discusses their implications for developing targeted energy strategies for Kyrgyz mountain villages. It highlights the need for energy efficiency improvements and the potential of renewable energy technologies.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This bachelor thesis focuses on energy profiling, energy strategy, sustainable development, and the development of survey methods for assessing energy needs in Kyrgyz mountain villages. It explores themes related to access to clean energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, and the socio-economic context of rural communities in mountainous regions. The pilot study in Jergetal provides a case study for applying the developed methodology.