Gham Power, in collaboration with its partners Practical Action and Swanbarton, has been awarded a project by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to install one of the largest energy storage systems in Nepal, boasting a total battery capacity of 4MWh.  

This installation will enable industries and businesses to reduce their diesel consumption and move toward decarbonization through the development of smart grids.  

In a statement issued on Thursday, April 3, Gham Power said the initiative was launched by UNIDO Director-General Gerd Müller in the presence of ambassadors from five countries where similar pioneering projects will be implemented. Representing Nepal at the ceremony were Nepali Ambassador Bharat Kumar Regmi, Gham Power CEO Anjal Niraula, and teams from Swanbarton and Practical Action.  

Gham Power’s project is among five globally selected under UNIDO’s Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility to showcase AI-driven energy solutions.  

“This pioneering project is set to transform industrial energy use by replacing polluting diesel generators with a large-scale battery storage system powered by solar energy,” the statement read. “By shifting away from costly and harmful fuel sources, the project will significantly cut carbon emissions by 2,800 tonnes and displace 1,000 kiloliters of diesel over the next 25 years, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable industrial future.”  

With AI-powered energy optimization, the system will lower energy costs, enhance reliability, and support sustainable energy use across industries.  

“This is just the beginning, as the project is set to expand, offering a game-changing solution for Nepal’s energy transition,” the statement added.  

The project marks a significant milestone in the advancement of solar and energy storage innovation in Nepal.