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KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development Kul Man Ghising has stated that the government has placed increasing domestic electricity consumption as a top national priority. Speaking at the 29th anniversary event of the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Minister Ghising said efforts are underway to expand demand-side reforms to ensure the electricity produced within Nepal is used primarily inside the country.
He highlighted that while surplus monsoon electricity is currently being exported to India and Bangladesh, the government’s core strategy is to replace fossil fuels, firewood and imported cooking gas through electrification. “Our priority is to increase electricity consumption within Nepal. Expansion of EV charging infrastructure and the shift from LPG and firewood to electric induction cooking can significantly increase domestic power demand,” Ghising said.
He informed that the government has initiated the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, promoted induction stoves, and strengthened plans for energy efficiency and national electrification. “We are working with a clear action plan to increase internal electricity demand through energy transition and efficiency,” he added.
Minister Ghising also said the government is ready to sign Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with private investors interested in developing wind energy, and is working to integrate and store solar energy in the national grid. He emphasized that Nepal’s long-term energy transition will include hydropower, solar and wind synergy backed by battery and pumped storage solutions.
Expressing gratitude to international development partners, Minister Ghising announced that the work areas of AEPC will be further expanded to strengthen Nepal’s renewable energy framework.
Speaking at the event, Energy Secretary Chiranjibi Chataut noted AEPC’s significant role in clean energy access and rural electrification, particularly in remote regions. Likewise, German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Völz reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to supporting Nepal in sustainable energy development, livelihood improvement, low-carbon transition, and technical capacity-building.
Germany remains one of the key partners providing technical and financial assistance to Nepal’s renewable energy sector.
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