Sustainability Analysis of Hydropower in Nepal
Adhikari, Dwarika (2012)
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201201121276
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201201121276
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The purpose of this thesis project was to analyze the sustainability of the hydropower in Nepal. As, Nepal is the second richest country in terms of the water resources, this thesis aims to provide a clear picture of the overall sustainability of the hydro power by measuring social, economical, political and environmental factors with worldwide accepted parameters. The analysis of the parameters was made and then expressed in a quantitative form to make it easy for anyone to understand the theme at a single glance.
The sustainability analysis was made on the basis of the literature review drafted by the Nepal government, private and public companies and organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), international non-government organizations (INGOs), individual power producers association of Nepal (IPPAN), hydropower journals and the water resources journalists who have been directly or indirectly involved in hydropower development in Nepal. The case studies of some hydropower plants operating or under construction were also considered for analyzing the parameters. The core parameters for analyzing the sustainability of hydropower as determined by the International Hydropower Association were analyzed in the context of Nepal. All the possible supporting facts and evidence were collected and analyzed. After that, grading was done according to the weight age of the positive or negative supporting evidence.
This thesis project was challenged by two issues: 1) reliability of the available data and the supporting argumentations from the lists of numerous available sources and 2) the difficulty of getting updated information. Despite the challenges, this thesis is based upon an unbiased as neutral updated argumentation and evaluation as possible. Therefore, it is a useful tool for someone who is willing to know about, invest in, or do sustainability analysis of other hydropower plants in Nepal or in some other countries. All the data and circumstances described in the thesis are relative and can change over a period of time and as a result of changes in the socio political conditions, provided that the principles behind the analysis always remain the same.
When using this thesis, it is recommended to check and review the present situation of the analyzed parameters.
The sustainability analysis was made on the basis of the literature review drafted by the Nepal government, private and public companies and organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), international non-government organizations (INGOs), individual power producers association of Nepal (IPPAN), hydropower journals and the water resources journalists who have been directly or indirectly involved in hydropower development in Nepal. The case studies of some hydropower plants operating or under construction were also considered for analyzing the parameters. The core parameters for analyzing the sustainability of hydropower as determined by the International Hydropower Association were analyzed in the context of Nepal. All the possible supporting facts and evidence were collected and analyzed. After that, grading was done according to the weight age of the positive or negative supporting evidence.
This thesis project was challenged by two issues: 1) reliability of the available data and the supporting argumentations from the lists of numerous available sources and 2) the difficulty of getting updated information. Despite the challenges, this thesis is based upon an unbiased as neutral updated argumentation and evaluation as possible. Therefore, it is a useful tool for someone who is willing to know about, invest in, or do sustainability analysis of other hydropower plants in Nepal or in some other countries. All the data and circumstances described in the thesis are relative and can change over a period of time and as a result of changes in the socio political conditions, provided that the principles behind the analysis always remain the same.
When using this thesis, it is recommended to check and review the present situation of the analyzed parameters.