Solar Thermal Fuels Greener Future

As Nepal deepens its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, one critical sector of our energy system remains noticeably underdeveloped: heating, cooking, and cooling. Accounting for nearly 50 per cent of Nepal’s final energy demand, this sector relies heavily on firewood, coal, LPG, and imported oil — polluting, expensive, and increasingly unsustainable fuels. Petroleum products alone contribute 26 per cent of Nepal’s total energy supply, draining foreign exchange reserves and exacerbating air pollution. If we are serious about our climate goals, transforming this sector must become an urgent national priority.