Khotang receiving 24/7 power supply through solar grid Khotang, March 14 Minister for Population and Environment Biswendra Paswan today said preparations were on to establish one solar energy office in all the provinces as part of the government’s plan to make the country load shedding... Travel 15 Mar, 2016
As fuel crisis grips Nepal, solar industry eyes growth Kathmandu, January 31 After enduring endless blackouts in Nepal’s months-long and ongoing national fuel crisis, management consultant Pankaj Shrestha finally splurged on a set of solar panels for his home in Kathmandu. “First there was no... 01 Feb, 2016
Addressing energy needs Kathmandu Nepali citizens’ daily life has become chaotic due to lack of fuel and winter has added to their woes. Those living in earthquake-affected areas are suffering even more. Nepal is facing all these difficulties because it is not... Multimedia 20 Jan, 2016
250 Khotang households in dark for 7 months KHOTANG: Locals of Bopung village in southern Khotang are in dark for last seven months. As a micro hydropower project could not be repaired for lack of budget, as many as 250 households were deprived to access to electricity. The hydel project... Travel 10 Jan, 2016
Makawanpur village illuminated with wind-solar energy MAKAWANPUR: Chatur Bahadur Ghalani of Bhorleni, Phaparbari VDC-3 in Makawanpur district had never believed that electricity could be generated from other sources besides water and sun. When his house and the entire village were illuminated by... Travel 06 Jan, 2016
EDC forms high-level advisory panel KATHMANDU: The Energy Development Council (EDC), the umbrella association for Nepal’s energy sector, has formed a high-level advisory panel which the council will consult with on various national level energy sector related issues. The panel... 01 Jan, 2016
� THT 10 years ago: Koirala strikes conciliatory note Kathmandu, December 31, 2005 Nepali Congress (NC) President Girija Prasad Koirala today said he was not quite assured about the “ultimate motives” of both the Maoists and the institution of monarchy “when it comes to embarking on a peaceful... 01 Jan, 2016
Renewal Energy Exhibition from January 1 KATHMANDU: In a bid to promote Renewal Energy Technologies in Nepal and battle the energy crisis being faced by the citizens, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) under the Ministry of Population and Environment is organising 'Renewal Energy... Horoscopes 29 Dec, 2015
Solar power must meet 25 pc energy needs of new residential buildings Kathmandu, December 22 From now on, those planning to build a new house will have to submit a plan to meet 25 per cent of their energy needs through solar power. Those who fail to do so will not be able to get their building designs... 23 Dec, 2015
Solar panels to be made mandatory Kathmandu, December 6 The government is preparing to make it mandatory for government and commercial buildings to install solar roof-top systems to cope with the energy crisis. According to a source at the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local... Horoscopes 07 Dec, 2015
Govt issues White Paper on Nepal's economic situation, estimates only 2 pc growth rate KATHMANDU: The government on Tuesday issued a White Paper, making public the current situation of Nepal's economy, problems created after the agitation and strikes in the southern plains and India's undeclared blockade on Nepal for a couple of... 24 Nov, 2015
MoSTE moots ways to end energy crisis Power-saving proposals • Separate lanes for bicycles • Electric vehicles for govt offices • Reduce import duty on electric vehicles to 10 per cent • Install biogas plants to reduce dependence on LPG Kathmandu, November 17 The Ministry... Travel 18 Nov, 2015