KATHMANDU, JANUARY 22
Prozeal Green Energy Summit (PGE) 2025 was held in Kathmandu today.
PGE is a leading renewable energy sector with innovative green technologies and strong commitment to decarbonising energy.
Presenting on PGE Nepal, Akash Tarkhala, Head of Techno Commercial said, “Our advanced solutions, including wind, solar, and hydropower projects, promote sustainable development by reducing carbon footprints and boosting energy efficiency.”
According to him, PGE projects are scalable and adaptable, generating green energy solutions for immediate and future energy needs aligning with PGE long-term vision of a net-zero future.
“We are here to create, cleaner, greener, and energy independent Nepal,” he added.
Furthermore, PGE has signed a strategic joint venture with Golyan Power Limited to develop solar power projects in Nepal.
Through the agreement they expressed their commitment to decarbonising the energy sector and advancing sustainable solutions in the Himalayan region.
“We are committed to develop 500 MW solar infrastructure in Nepal within 24 months,” Tarkhala said.
Ganesh Karki, President of Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal expressed his happiness over solar energy utilisation. “By next year we will not have to buy energy from other countries if the government focuses on it,” he said. “As a result, the government should accelerate this quick result yielding sectors with clarity in laws.”
Dr Sandeep Shah, president Solar Energy Development in Nepal (SOPAN) said, “I still love hydro and it’s good as we are blessed with it, but I have experienced that numbers of hydropower centres are not functioning due to the impact of climate change for the past few years. Thus, solar energy comes as an alternative with immense potential if high radiating areas are leveraged.”
According to him, Nepal has been importing dirty energy from India which is produced on coal that exacerbates climate change. “We are not competing with hydro here but rather complementing it in the dry season by hybridising it. Hydro is good but it’s not the only solution because climate change is rapidly impacting melting glaciers which are the chief source of hydropower. But the sun will always be there,” he said.