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Role of renewable energy technologies in rural communities' adaptation to climate change in Nepal

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  • Sapkota, Alka
  • Lu, Zhibo
  • Yang, Haizhen
  • Wang, Juan

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The aim of this paper is to analyze the role of renewable energy technologies (RETs) such as biogas, improved cooking stoves (ICSs), micro hydro (MH) and solar power (SP) in helping rural communities in Nepal to adapt to climate change. The analysis considers the energy efficiency of different RETs as well as their socio-economic and environmental impacts. The efficient use of biomass in new technology, such as biogas and ICSs for cooking, has increased energy security and reduced the negative effects of traditional biomass usage. MH and SP systems are replacing candles and kerosene lamps, and are the most promising RET models for electricity generation in rural Nepal. The improved illumination from these technologies also produces better education, health, environments, and social harmony in rural communities. This study uses the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning model (LEAP) model to develop a plan for long-term RETs use in Nepal, and specifically focuses on household energy use in rural areas. It assesses the role of biogas and ICSs in rural communities and climate change adaptation in Nepal, along with the potential role of MH and SP technologies. According to the LEAP analysis, the planned implementation of MH for 20-year long-term will result in the reduction of 2.553 million tons of CO2 emissions. Similarly SP, biogas, and ICSs will result in a reduction in CO2 emissions of 5.214 million tons, 35.880 million tons, and 7.452 million tons, respectively.

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  • Sapkota, Alka & Lu, Zhibo & Yang, Haizhen & Wang, Juan, 2014. "Role of renewable energy technologies in rural communities' adaptation to climate change in Nepal," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 68(C), pages 793-800.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:68:y:2014:i:c:p:793-800
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2014.03.003
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