Kathmandu Alternative Power and Energy Group: Our Experience in Promotion of Low Cost Wind Energy Technology in Nepal

This paper describes the research and development activities carried out by Kathmandu Alternative power and Energy Group (KAPEG) in promotion of wind energy technology in Nepal. Based on the published report, a brief review of wind energy practices in Nepal is presented. The future opportunities in wind energy in Nepal are discussed. KAPEG's completed and ongoing activities in promotion of small scale wind energy are presented. KAPEG has been receiving significant technical and financial assistance from international partners to develop the expertise which is also discussed. Finally, based on the KAPEG experience some of the future works are recommended for the development of wind energy technology in Nepal.