Solar Organic Rankine Cycle Technology for Electricity Generation, Heating and Cooling: A New Pathway for Sustainable Development in Himalayas and Terai Regions of Nepal Read more about Solar Organic Rankine Cycle Technology for Electricity Generation, Heating and Cooling: A New Pathway for Sustainable Development in Himalayas and Terai Regions of Nepal Solar organic Rankine cycle technology (SORC) uses thermal energy from the sun to produce electricity. In addition, it provides hot water, space heating, and cooling for people living in Himalayas and Terai regions of Nepal. Furthermore, it displaces the need of using kerosene or other traditional sources for lighting homes in remote areas of Nepal. Overall, when this technology will be fully matured, it could be one of the appropriate technologies for the sustainable development of the country.
Suresh Baral Keywords Suresh Baral Pokhara University nepal renewable energy thermal systems mechanical engineering Read more about Suresh Baral Suresh Baral is an Assistant Professor in School of Engineering, Pokhara University, Nepal. He earned his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering at Pusan National University, South Korea. His teaching and research are in the areas of renewable energy and design of thermal systems. Recently, he has been engaged in projects on the solar ORC technology funded by University Grants Commission and PURC, Pokhara University. Besides, he serves as reviewer for several international journals. Dr.