Solar Thermal Roadmap and Implementation Plan for Nepal

Nepal, with its abundant solar resources and growing energy demand, stands at an opportune juncture in its energy transition journey. As the country strives to enhance energy security, mitigate climate change impacts, and promote sustainable development, harnessing solar energy, particularly through solar thermal technologies, emerges as a promising solution to meet diverse energy needs across processes such as heating, cooling, and thermal industrial applications. 

The Solar Thermal Roadmap and Implementation Plan for Nepal, developed by ICIMOD in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) under the Government of Nepal, reflects a collective vision to harness solar thermal energy as a cornerstone of Nepal’s sustainable energy future. This publication seeks to chart a strategic course for the widespread adoption and integration of solar thermal technologies within Nepal’s energy landscape, contributing to the country’s long-term energy security, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability.