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
