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Impressions from Nepal

Lophelling-Boarding-School

Lophelling-Boarding-School (LBS) in the Annapurna region in Nepal:

Pupils eating supper at the LBS

Before the installation of the war water system, only ice-cold mountain water was available

Two TUM students installed a water heating system at the LBS in 2015, in close co-operation with the locals

The first vacuum tube collector at above 3000 metres in the Manang valley

Cook Balden delighted to cook and wash up with warm water

The warm water system is easily made operational after the winter break. The teachers of the LBS are trained to do so autonomously

Headmaster Gonpo with four of his pupils on the rooftop after the installation oft he PV system in Autumn 2018

Pupils at the Lophelling school examining the freshly installed wind turbine in Autumn 2018

Two PV panels are mounted vertically on the school façade to ensure enough electricity to keep the battery bank from depleting even in snowy conditions

Low-Tech-Waterwheel project

Low-Tech-Waterwheel project in Nepal:

Herdsmen in their high-altitude dwelling without electricity access

In case of power outage, the hairdresser’s and barber’s operate with solar lamps

Initial experience was gained with the help of a wooden prototype

The experience of the locals was integrated into the project at every step along the way

First test run of the wooden waterwheel prototype

Installation of the Low-Tech-Waterwheel in Kushadevi near Kathmandu

All components of the waterwheel were acquired and manufactured in Nepal

First tests and measurements of the pilot system

Children examine the freshly installed pilot system

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