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K. N. Poudyal, P. Daponte, D. V. Luca, B. K. Bhattarai and B. Sapkota, “Study of Variation of Global Solar Radiation at Different Altitudes of Himalaya Region—A Case Study in Nepal,” 17th Symposium IMEKO TC 4, 3rd Symposium IMEKO TC 19 and 15th IWADC Workshop, Instrumentation for the ICT Era, Kosice, 2010.

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• TITLE: Estimation of Global Solar Radiation Using Clearness Index and Cloud Transmittance Factor at Trans-Himalayan Region in Nepal

  AUTHORS: Khem N. Poudyal, Binod K. Bhattarai, Balkrishna Sapkota, Berit Kjeldstad

  KEYWORDS: Global Solar Radiation; Seasonal Variation; Cloud Transmittance Factor; Clearness Index; Coefficient of Determination; High Himalaya Region

  JOURNAL NAME: Energy and Power Engineering, Vol.4 No.6, November 29, 2012

  ABSTRACT: This paper presents the global solar radiation (GSR) and cloud transmittance factor (cf) measured at the horizontal surface over a period of one year from 2009 to 2010 using CMP6 Pyranometer and NILUUV Irradiance Meter at Lukla (Latitude 26.69oN,Longitude 86.73?E and Altitude 2850 m) in the foothills of the Mt Everest (8850 m high). Monthly and seasonal variations of global solar radiation as well as correlation between clearness index and cloud transmittance factor at Lukla are presented. The annual average daily global solar radiation is about 3.83 kWh/sq·m/day which is sufficient to promote solar active and passive energy technology at high mountain terrain where there is no other viable alternative sources of energy. The maximum and minimum global solar radiation of 5.33 and 2.08 kWh/sq·m/day is recorded in April and September 2010 respectively. The seasonal variation of solar energy is about 2.87 kWh/sq·m/day and 4.83 kWh/sq·m/day in summer and spring respectively which is not in line with the general trend. The coefficient of determination (R2) between cloud transmittance factor (cf) and clearness factor (K) is found to be 0.97. This novel result can be utilized to estimate the global solar radiation at the horizontal surface where K and cf are available.