Key activities funded under the EnergizeNepal Program (NORAD-supported) for 2023/2024 (Year 2).
| Activity | Year | Funded by |
|---|---|---|
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Thermal Comfort & IAQ Study
Literature review, survey & data analysis across Nepal; groundwork for national standards. |
2023/2024 (Year 2) | EnergizeNepal Program (NORAD-supported) |
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Study on Transition to Electric Cooking
Field studies, WBT efficiency testing, and policy/guideline review for clean cooking. |
2023/2024 (Year 2) | EnergizeNepal Program (NORAD-supported) |
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Study on Transition to Electric
Transportation
Urban drive-pattern study and modular EV design/simulation/prototyping for rural Nepal. |
2023/2024 (Year 2) | EnergizeNepal Program (NORAD-supported) |
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Policies & Guidelines Review
EEBD in the National Building Code, IAQ/thermal comfort policies, and EV policy review. |
2023/2024 (Year 2) | EnergizeNepal Program (NORAD-supported) |
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Solar Food Himalaya (KU-SRC-I)
Research on solar-based food systems in the Himalayan context. |
2020–2025 | Swedish Research Council |
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Solar Food Himalayan (KU-SRC-II)
Ongoing research on sustainable solar food technologies in Himalayan regions. |
2025–Current | Swedish Research Council |
*Descriptions summarised for web; see annual report for full details.