Alternative Energy & Nepal

Alternative Energy:Some Creation in Nepal

Turbine Installation in MHP Project with support of Local People


Two Turbine Synchronized to Produce Power rarely used in MHP

3jets Peltric set used for Power Production

There are different types of energy system available to us in Nepal. One kind is consumable type of energy and the other is non consumable type. The previous one has limited resource and becoming extinct day by day and the last one is non consumable type i.e renewable type of energy resources. We can use these types of renewable energy resources for power generation for ever and ever. Solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, hydro power are example of renewable energy sources. Cheap availability and consequent generation of power may pave a way for every sector of development.

Energy is most necessary things in the present world. Nothing can be done with out energy now days. It is mandatory for the promotion of development activities such as education, communication, health care, transportation and infrastructure for reasonable standard of living. It is crucial for economical development including employment. There are five type energy consumption patterns in our country. They are residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural sector.
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Local People Contributing to Consctruction works (Both Man & Woman)

Energy is the basic need of survival. In our Country,It is mandatory for the rural people.The same water wasting in the river day by day and we are watching from our ancestor to our generation and are not worry about using such huge amount of energy in the territory and roaming and searching other type of energy sources that we have to spent billion of dollar and directly or indirectly contributing to the terrorist country. We can use water for the generation of the electricity and the same water from the tail race can be used for irrigation or for next power generation.There are varius sites that has been gifted by nature in our country which can be used for generation of power several times. Similary solar energy with solar water heating system as well as with solar electricity can be used in very remote places where micro hydro power isnot feasible to generate and distribute.


Dual Potential for Water MHP &Irrigation with Tail Race Water

Furthermore, We are not apetite for talking about Hydropower Potential but it is time for doing some thing about the immense water resource(White fuel ) running in the river is the main potential of energy sources in our country. It has been recognized that Nepal’s main natural resources is its abundant hydropower potential. The distinct topography of our country with its high hills and more than 6000 rivers and innumerable rivulets criss crossing the country have potential of 42000MW hydro electricity which is economically feasible. Despite the immense hydropower potential in Nepal, only [1]40% of its population have access to electricity including 33% form NEA grid and 7% from other alternative source of electricity.
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­­­­I think Micro & Mini Hydro Power generation and distribution to local people is immense idea for the economic distribution of power .Power generation from from local stream and Distribution to nearby load center is the economical to the user as well as developer. prevailent subsidy mechanism and transparent process of construction and installation are main ways for this creation to rural energy sector.Another important relevant thing is that larger hydro electric power project requires huge amount of investment consequently they have long payback period on the contrary MHP requires less amount of investment with completion in short time with less payback period. The government of Nepal can not afford mega project in the hydel sector with its own resources and this is impossible without investment by foreign multinational company. .Hence micro hydro power generation system are mandatory for developing country like Nepal in the remote and hill territory.
[1] Sources : Kantipur National Daily & WECS

The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Energy Sector Assistance Programme-DANIDA and Rural Energy Development Programme (REDP/UNDP) can be regarded as the apex institutions for the support of Alternative Energy Sector in Nepal sector.

The Solar Tuki is replacing Traditional type of Kerosene Tuki minimizing smokes(Minimizing Indoor Air Pollution)

This is Miracle for Rural People for Rural Communication by Solar Electricity ,Many more villager are benefitting from these type of technology in Nepal)

Improved Cooking Stoves with Heater for Hot Water in New Version used in remote and cold regions in Nepal

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I will share further experiences about MHP& others Renewable Energy System in Nepal that I have experienced during my jobs
Mail to me:-mukeshpokharel@hotmail.com

More links Institute Working in RET

AEPC/ESAP
REDP/UNDP
Center For Energy Study/Institute of Engineering/TU/Nepal

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