The Kathmandu Post
Summary
Nepal’s hot water springs have great potential as a renewable geothermal energy source that generates low levels of greenhouse gases. While hydropower generation can fluctuate with seasonal water availability and solar power depends on weather conditions, geothermal resources provide stable baseload power throughout the year.
Nepal can draw valuable lessons from countries successfully utilising mature geothermal energy. In Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, an extensive geothermal district heating network keeps homes warm throughout harsh winters. This system heats 90 percent of the buildings in Reykjavik. Similarly, Italy’s historic Larderello region and New Zealand’s Wairakei geothermal field station demonstrate successful electricity generation from geothermal resources.
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