The potential of alternative energies (wind, solar, biogas) in Nepal.
1. Wind
- "The studies by DANGRID a Danish consulting firm in 1992 reported that a potential to generate 200 MW of electrical powerwith an annual energy production of 500 GWh from the windresources along the 12 km valley between Kagbeni and Chusangin Mustang." link
- "The commercially viable wind potential of the country is estimated to be only about 448 MW. The annual average energy potential is about 3.387 MWh/m2". link
- Wind power potential in Nepal is 3000MW link
2. Biogas
- There is a potential of 1.3 million biogas plants in Nepal. link
- There is a potential of 1.9 million biogas plants in Nepal.
A Paper prepared for the MicroFinanceSummit 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Prepared by Michael Wegstein, Financial Expert, (AEPC)Report of AEPC) - "There are 3 Lakhs units of biogas plants installed in Nepal which generate 500 MW currently.", conversation with Mr. Roshan pandey, Energy Consultant at Green & Green Private Limited.
3. Solar
- "On an average the country has 6.9 sunshine hours per day totaling 2482 sunshine hours per year. link
- Nepal has the potential of 26000 MW of Solar Energy. link
- In Nepal,Sun shines 300 days a year A Paper prepared for the MicroFinanceSummit 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Prepared by Michael Wegstein, Financial Expert, (AEPC)
- Nepal in Prime Solar Area, Average 5 Sun hours/day (Nepal receives 5.5-6.0 Kwh/m2/day while world leader in Solar Germany gets 2-3 kwh/m2/day) link
Alternative energy sources provide many benefits and renewable energy can create new jobs and promote economic development, especially in areas far from the city where most jobs are located.
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