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| Climate Change on Energy Production and Supply Chain Costs - A Case Study of South Western Uganda
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Kato S.B. Patrick, Mark Kaija, Rugasira B. Athanasius
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Abstract:
The study aimed at the relationship between climate change on energy production and supply chain costs and it was guided by the following objectives; To determine the relationship between climate sensitivity and Energy production costs, to determine the relationship between carbon sinks and Energy production costs and to determine the relationship between solar activity and Energy production costs. This study employed a mixed methods explanatory sequential design. Secondary data analysis was first conducted to quantify observed impacts and costs. The target population included energy companies operating infrastructure in climate-vulnerable regions. For secondary data analysis, publicly reported adaptation costs from 10 large global companies were compiled. For questionnaire, a purposive sample of 10-15 mid-level North American managers was recruited from petroleum, utilities and renewable energy industries. From the literature, declining mountain snowpack lengthens the time between snowmelt and peak river flow, reducing storage capacity in some river basins. Descriptive analysis was used to determine the proportions and frequency of the variables. The results were presented in form of correlation and regression matrix using SPSS. From the findings, the R value of 0.584 indicated a moderate positive correlation between solar activity and costs, higher solar activity predicted higher costs, the R Square value is 0.341, meaning solar activity explains approximately 34.1% of the variation in energy costs and this had a greater explanatory power than carbon links. The F value of 40.496 and significance of 0.000 shown that the regression model is statistically significant. Policymakers should continue promoting low-carbon energy options like renewables, but also focus on cost competitiveness to maximize uptake. Incentives balancing both carbon and costs could be considered.
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