Objective
Assess energy storage methods and establish the
need for hydrogen as an energy storage alternative
for renewable energy power supply systems to reduce renewable intermittences.
Development of a tool enabling seasonal energy
variation assessment and effective deployment of
surplus hydroelectricity through green hydrogen.
Propose optimum energy management scenario
balancing seasonal energy variation and surplus
hydroelectricity in the case of a reference

Anticipated outcomes
include a significant reduction in renewable energy supply fluctuations through the implementation of green hydrogen storage systems, providing a reliable and consistent energy source. The developed tool is expected to efficiently maximize the utilization of renewable energy, leading to a notable decrease in energy wastage. The integration of advanced energy storage and regeneration systems in hydropower is poised to yield enhanced energy generation and stability. These outcomes collectively contribute to a more robust and sustainable energy infrastructure, aligning with the broader goal of fostering a resilient and efficient renewable energy landscape.
Supervisors from host and Partner Universities
Assoc. Prof. Biraj Singh Thapa, KU
About Myself
Hi, my name is Nawaraj Kafle. I am from Syangja district of Nepal. I recently graduated as a mechanical engineer specializing in hydropower from Kathmandu University in 2023. Right now, I’m working as a research assistant in the Green Hydrogen Lab at Kathmandu University.
Outside of work, I’m into games like table tennis, chess, and volleyball. My interest in science goes way back to my childhood, and it led me to pursue engineering. I first learned about hydrogen during my third year of college, and since then, I’ve been involved in projects related to it, like sizing on-site hydrogen refueling stations. Recently, the global push for net-zero carbon emissions has caught my attention, especially in Nepal. This got me thinking about how to deal with the ups and downs in renewable energy, which sparked my interest in finding solutions for renewable energy intermittencies.
Nawaraj Kafle
Masters Candidate
Email:
Nawarajkafle1999@gmail.com
Batch: 2023