Japanese scientists see huge solar potential in Himalayas - report

Oct 14, 2011 - According to Japanese researchers the Himalayas could become one of the hot spots for solar power development in the future, Xinghua news agency reported.

A team of researchers have found that some of the coldest and highest places around the globe have better solar resource than some deserts. The Andes and Antarctica are among the other cold regions with solar power potential, according to the research.

The scientists warn that installing solar systems in the Himalayas would be difficult and that factors such as snowfalls and transmission losses should be considered but say that the region is attractive due to the large energy needs of nearby countries such as China and India.

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