Factors affecting CO2 intensities of power sector in Asia: A Divisia decomposition analysis Ram M. Shrestha and Govinda R. Timilsina
Energy Program, Asian Institute of Technology, G.P.O. Box 2754, Bangkok 10501, Thailand


Available online 24 February 1999.

AbstractThis paper analyses the evolution of CO2 intensity of the electricity sector in 12 selected Asian countries during the period 1980–1990. The roles of changes in generation mix and fuel intensity in CO2 intensity changes during the period have been examined using Divisia index decomposition approach. A key finding of this study is that power sector CO2 intensities of most Asian countries were mainly influenced by changes in fuel intensities during 1980–1990.


Author Keywords: CO2 intensity; Generation mix; Fuel intensity

JEL classification codes: Q40