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Renewable energy resource assessment for rural electrification: a case study in Nepal

Ashish Sedai, Rabin Dhakal, Pranik Koirala, Shishir Gautam, Rajat Pokhrel, Sunil Prasad Lohani, Hanna Moussa, Suhas Pol · 2023 · International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies

Summary. This study assesses renewable energy potential for rural electrification in Nepal's Karnali province, where 67% of the population lacks grid electricity access due to mountainous terrain. Researchers evaluated solar and wind installations in two districts, analyzing energy, economic, and environmental factors. They found that distributed solar and wind plants are feasible solutions for remote high-altitude regions, requiring 7–9 million USD in investment costs.

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Sedai, A., Dhakal, R., Koirala, P., Gautam, S., Pokhrel, R., Lohani, S. P., Moussa, H., & Pol, S.. (2023). Renewable energy resource assessment for rural electrification: a case study in Nepal. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad089

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DOI
10.1093/ijlct/ctad089
Countries
Nepal
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28