Promoting Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) in Nepal
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme-Green Recovery and Empowerment with Energy in Nepal
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme-Green Recovery and Empowerment with Energy in Nepal
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
European Union (EU)
European Union (EU)
Nepal
Nepal, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation (MoEWRI)
Nepal - Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation (MoEWRI)
2021 to 2027
Sustainable infrastructure: water, energy, transport
The government of Nepal seeks to provide reliable, affordable energy to support the economic growth of the country. However, much of Nepal’s renewable energy resources remain untapped and the country still suffers from an energy deficit. Almost two milllion people do not have access to modern energy services.
Furthermore, the country does not use its available energy resources efficiently. Thus, Nepal remains highly dependent on imports of coal and fossil fuels which increases its national trade deficit and greenhouse gas emissions.
Regulatory, institutional and private-sector conditions in Nepal are enhanced in order to promote and implement renewable energies and energy efficiency.
The government of Nepal promotes renewable energies (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) for a positive socio-economic development in the country. The project, co-financed by EU, includes the following key activities:
Last update: Januar 2024