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Solar and wind energy potential assessment at provincial level in Nepal
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What is Nepal's solar and wind energy development?
We categorize Nepal's solar and wind energy development in four phases. Nepal can harness up to 47,628 MW of solar and 1,686 MW of wind energy. The Annapurna Conservation Area has more than 60% of Nepal's wind energy potential. Energy policies need to go beyond small-scale systems to utilize these potentials.
Is solar and wind energy feasible in Nepal?
Nevertheless, our study is the first to consider these factors while investigating the economic feasibility of solar and wind energy in Nepal. Fifth, the costs incurred due to variability and uncertainty of renewable energy generation are not included in our analysis.
Why are solar and wind energy installation rates increasing in Nepal?
Globally, the generation costs of solar and wind energy are declining year by year, i.e., around 90% since 2009 in solar PV module and 60% for wind turbines [ 61 ]. This decrease in the LCOE has resulted in an increase in solar and wind energy installation rates throughout Nepal in recent years.
How much solar energy is available in Nepal?
Nepal has a total annual solar energy generation capacity of 57,519 GWh with a total installed capacity of 47,628 MW, considering the land-use discount factor of zero ( Table 2 ). This potential is about 7.4 times the total energy available in the national grid in 2020 (i.e., about 7741 GWh) [ 81 ].
Can solar power be installed in Nepal?
These considerations provide conservative estimates of solar and wind energy in Nepal, which could be higher if tracking solar PV systems or higher class wind power plants are considered. Additionally, installing a 4.5 MW wind turbine would be a challenge in most locations in Nepal due to a need to transport the long wind blades in mountain roads.
How is solar and wind energy potential analyzed in Nepal?
Thus, we have carried out a spatial and economic analysis of solar and wind energy potential at the provincial level for the first time in Nepal. Our analysis is built upon the spatial energy modeling based on technical, geographical, and economic suitability criteria, utilizing open-source geographical information system platforms.