Govt to provide subsidy up to 90 percent in renewable energy
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The government has announced to provide up to 90 percent subsidy on the production of renewable energy in the area that is deprived of connectivity to the national grid.
The government should provide subsidies to encourage rooftop solar systems among homeowners. In summary, Nepal has immense solar potential but is lagging behind in implementation. With strategic land use, subsidies, and policy support, solar can significantly enhance Nepal's clean energy future.
Promoting solar will naturally increase energy availability. Nepal has ample marginal land—terraces, slopes, unused hilly areas—not viable for agriculture, suitable for solar panels. Southern/eastern-facing rooftops also offer installation potential. The government should provide subsidies to encourage rooftop solar systems among homeowners.
Using just 0.5% of Nepal's total land area, it is possible to produce 429,000 MW of electricity. With technological advancements, power generated from solar panels can be directly connected to the grid without battery installations. Moreover, a World Bank study has shown that Nepal has the potential to generate 30,000 MW of solar energy.
India, Nepal's major electricity buyer, is aggressively investing in solar power. India installs 1 MW solar plants at a cost of just INR 50 million (approx. NPR 80 million) and has fixed the PPA rate at INR 2 per unit, while Nepal's rate is NPR 5.94 per unit.
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The government has announced to provide up to 90 percent subsidy on the production of renewable energy in the area that is deprived of connectivity to the national grid.
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