Two days later I rode up Pulchowki, a 9,000 foot hill south of Kathmandu. The road was a little rough. But the views were nice. I decided I should also give a lecture in Kathmandu, even though there are not many customers for semiconductors there. I sent an email to Adam Friedensohn and Jeevan Goff and Shree Raj Joshi at Lotus Energy in Kathmandu.
Lotus makes good rechargeable battery systems, and lighting systems.
On our trek, Peter brings along a solar panel and a little fluorescent lantern, made by Lotus. It works pretty well, after a sunny day, and requires no kerosine. Of course, you need a good controller, to make sure the batteries are not overcharged or badly discharged. Adam hired the hall, and sent out the invitations and publicity. I paid for the rentals, not expensive at all.