Solar energy course

1. Learning outcome
2. Time to get started!
3. Modern energy
4. GDP and electricity consumption
5. Electricity access
6. Electricity can be an enabler!
7. Something to keep in mind - GESI
8. How energy has changed lives in other countries
9. Energy and tourism
10. Reliable electricity is key!
11. Reliable electricity is key! (continued)
12. Introduction to Energy Efficiency
13. Energy efficiency improves living standards? Hmm.
14. Energy efficiency improves living standards? Hmm. (continued)
15. All this stuff is motivating!
16. Resources
17. References
18. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcome
2. Ambitious Sunil
3. Major generation sources in Nepal’s electricity mix
4. Total Energy Supply by source
5. Opportunities in energy transition
6. Status of renewable energy technologies
7. Application of solar PV
8. Some key terms
9. Some key terms (continued)
10. Global Horizontal Irradiation map
11. PV Power Potential map
12. Sunil is pumped!
13. Resources
14. References
15. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcome
2. Sunil meets Bagdal
3. Four levels of institutional arrangement
4. What is policy?
5. Policy-level institutions
6. What is regulation?
7. Regulatory institutions
8. Operational-level institutions
9. Implementation-level institutions
10. Conversation in the tea shop
11. Roles of AEPC and NEA
12. Resources
13. References
14. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcome
2. Jhamyang's journey to Saldang
3. Start with the community eh!
4. Travel time!
5. Conversation with Dr. Kamal
6. Community engagement for success of projects
7. Gain critical insights from community engagement
8. Effective community engagement
9. Stakeholder collaboration
10. Success factors of community engagement
11. Challenges in community engagement
12. Key notes from community engagement in India's solar mini-grid
13. Case study of India's solar mini-grid
14. Jhamyang gets to work!
15. Community discussion
16. Tighten your belts!
17. Resources
18. References
19. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcome
2. Jhamyang sits down with the ward chair for a cup of tea
3. Demand assessment
4. Pre-feasibility study
5. Detailed feasibility study
6. Project due-diligence
7. Risks & mitigation
8. Project appraisal
9. Community mobilization and financial closure
10. Procurement
11. Contract management
12. Project completion
13. Resources
14. References
15. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcomes
2. Sunil's solar PV business is shaping up!
3. Market challenges
4. Market challenges (continued)
5. A potential customer
6. Argument for solar
7. Stay away from fossil fuels
8. Learning from another country
9. Solar PV vs. diesel generator
10. Resources
11. References
12. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcome
2. Prerequisite to marketing
3. Technical survey
4. Technical survey of Solar Home Systems
5. Technical survey of ISPS
6. Technical survey of Solar Water Pumping Systems
7. Technical survey of Solar Mini-Grid Systems
8. Happy learning!
9. Resources
10. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning outcome
2. Ready to power it up!
3. Jhamyang hit the ground off !
4. Technical team in a site visit
5. Procurement Planning and Transportation
6. Installation and commissioning of the system
7. The whole village has lit up, night looks like day!
8. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) for the best possible generation
9. Resources
10. References
11. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning Outcome
2. Sunil in his new business venture!
3. Supply Side Challenges
4. Demand Side Challanges
5. Let's dive into the pool of climate related documents!
6. GESI inclusion: Precondition to improve the development process
7. Lets explore the opportunities in hydropower!
8. Integrating renewable energy: opportunities and challenges
9. Science and Technology
10. Rural development
11. Labor and employment
12. Human resource development
13. Climate Change
14. Time for sun bath!
15. Resources
16. References
17. Time for a quiz!
1. Learning Outcome
2. Sunil, Jhamyang and Rakesh meet each other!
3. Documents for the energy and climate sector
4. Nepal’s Long-term Strategy for Net-Zero Emissions
5. Let's look at some points to realize the goals!
6. National Climate Change Policy (2019)
7. Targets to meet GESI
8. Second Nationally Determined Contributions (2020)
9. 15th Five-Year Plan – National Planning Commission
10. Hydroelectricity
11. Modern Infrastructure Development
12. Renewable Energy to scale new heights of development
13. The role of science and technology in infrastructure
14. Promotion of Rural development for poverty reduction and employment
15. Human resource development and climate change
16. Resources
17. References
18. Time for a quiz!

Solar PV Implementation Essentials

Course curriculum

Chapter 1: Importance of energy to improve living standards

Chapter 2: Major sources of renewable energy in Nepal

Chapter 3: Relevant institutions and their roles in Nepal’s electricity sector

Chapter 4: Importance of local-level governments and community engagement

Chapter 5: Key government procedure for implementation of solar energy projects

Chapter 6: Key private sector procedure for implementation of solar energy projects

Chapter 7: Identify steps of a technical survey

Chapter 8: Key common steps for any project implementation

Chapter 9: Challenges in Nepal’s renewable energy sector

Chapter 10: Long-term goals and vision for Nepal’s energy sector