July 2012

Long-Term Electricity Scenarios and Water Use

A Case Study on India

This paper argues that increasing water demand for electricity generation will intensify inter-sectoral conflicts over freshwater, especially in countries with water scarcity such as India. Useful policy responses could include the introduction of water-efficient technologies in power plants, the promotion of low-water-consumpsion renewable energy (wind, solar photovoltaic) and the implementation of water demand management approaches for major water users.

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