Opinion
How Pump Storage Hydro Forces Rethinking Hydropower Development
The principle behind PSH is very simple and it has been used in Europe since a hundred years back: you pump water from a lower water body (a lake or a river) to a pond at a higher altitude when electricity is throwaway cheap during off-peak night time and send the water back to drive a turbine and produce electricity during peak hours when most needed.
By Dipak Gyawali May 23, 2023
Decade-long Experience In Implementing The LAPAs
In 2008, the Government of Nepal (GoN) received US$ 0.2 million from Least Developed Country (LDC) Fund (each LDC received equal amount from LDCF) to prepare NAPA through UNDP - the GEF Implementing Agency (IA). GoN requested UNDP to function as the GEF IA for this Project.
By Batu Uprety May 20, 2023
Addressing The Risks Of Climate Change: Six Strategies For Asia And The Pacific
The uncertainties of climate change call for actions driven by the best available knowledge, as well as meeting the financing needs of developing countries. Integrating adaptation into policy upfront is essential to achieve these goals.
By Kenichi Yokoyama, Rabindra P. Osti May 15, 2023
Realities In Conflict Of Interest And Challenges Of Combating Corruption In Nepal
There have been reports suggesting executive branch of the government, judiciary, public procurement, security agencies, public transport, health care system and education sector have been perceived by people involved in corruption
By Kedar Neupane May 13, 2023
Coughing Engine And Arrogant Ways
It also “coughs”, as the smooth airflow is interrupted, as turbulence and pressure fluctuations are created within the turbine. But reasons like worn/dirty/contaminated compressor parts, and in-flight icing can also trigger it. So does operate beyond the engine design envelope or improper engine handling.
By Hemant Arjyal May 04, 2023
Nepali Diaspora: Its Changing Nature And Implications
The changing nature of that migration in modern times was first demonstrated to me at the 2006 March World Water Forum in Mexico City. Given the ongoing “regime change” political upheaval in Nepal at the time, official Nepal was totally absent without a formal government delegation.
By Dipak Gyawali Apr 19, 2023
A Short History Of The 300/900 MW Upper Karnali Hydroelectric Project
With the argument that GMR Energy would sell 500 MW power to Bangladesh, a two year license extension has been given. Upper Karnali is in West Nepal and to transfer this 500 MW through India’s Northern then Eastern Grids into Bangladesh is quite a troublesome ‘wheeling task’.
By Santa Bahadur Pun Apr 18, 2023
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