This paper describes the Photovoltaic solar electricity generating capacity in Nepal. Although Nepal is rich in hydropower, currently only about 17% of the total population has access of electricity. The majority of the population who are living in the rural mountainous parts of Nepal is still deprived of electricity. The relatively high insulation throughout the year and geographical situation encourage for the development of PV energy in the country. The monthly mean solar radiation analysis shows that April and January receive the highest and the lowest solar radiation respectively. The PV installation rate has increased dramatically in the last five years due to relative decrease in PV module cost and government subsidy. PV technology is reliable because of its simplicity, extremely low maintenance cost and point-of-use installation possibility. The widespread use of PV will help to reduce CO2 emission and consequently contributes towards better environment.
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ASME 2005 International Solar Energy Conference
August 6–12, 2005
Orlando, Florida, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Solar Energy Division
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0-7918-4737-3
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Energy Demand, Availability in Nepal and Present PV Cost Analysis
Dilip C. Ghimire,
Dilip C. Ghimire
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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Sudip Adhikari,
Sudip Adhikari
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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Sunil Adhikary,
Sunil Adhikary
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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Hideo Uchida,
Hideo Uchida
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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Masayoshi Umeno
Masayoshi Umeno
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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Dilip C. Ghimire
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
Sudip Adhikari
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
Sunil Adhikary
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
Hideo Uchida
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
Masayoshi Umeno
Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
Paper No:
ISEC2005-76226, pp. 505-507; 3 pages
Published Online:
October 15, 2008
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Ghimire, DC, Adhikari, S, Adhikary, S, Uchida, H, & Umeno, M. "Energy Demand, Availability in Nepal and Present PV Cost Analysis." Proceedings of the ASME 2005 International Solar Energy Conference. Solar Energy. Orlando, Florida, USA. August 6–12, 2005. pp. 505-507. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ISEC2005-76226
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