Solar thermal in energy transition

Nepal’s heat demand is still overwhelmingly met by traditional biomass and fossil fuels.

As Nepal accelerates its transition towards a sustainable and resilient energy future, public debate continues to centre on electricity generation and distribution. The narrative is natural: Nepal has made remarkable progress in hydropower development, cross-border electricity trade is expanding, and solar photovoltaics are emerging as a complementary clean power source. Yet, a critical element of our energy picture that remains overlooked is solar thermal energy, mainly for heating and cooling.