Nepal's Largest Battery Storage Project to be Installed by Gham Power

Kathmandu: Gham Power to install Nepal's Largest solar battery storage system with an equivalent capacity of 4 MWh. This milestone project, implemented in partnership with Practical Action and UK-based energy storage experts Swanbarton, has officially been awarded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

According to Gham Power, the installation will help industries and businesses reduce their reliance on diesel generators and move towards decarbonization through the development of smart grids. The initiative was officially launched by UNIDO Director-General Gerd Müller, in the presence of ambassadors from five countries where similar pioneering projects are being undertaken.

“This transformative project will revolutionize industrial energy use by replacing polluting diesel generators with a large-scale, solar-powered battery storage system,” said Gham Power. Over the next 25 years, the system is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 2,800 tonnes and displace approximately 1,000 kiloliters of diesel—marking a significant step toward a cleaner and more sustainable industrial future.

With AI-powered energy optimization, the system will not only lower energy costs and improve reliability but also promote sustainable energy use across industries. “This is just the beginning,” added Gham Power. “The project is poised to grow and will provide a game-changing solution for Nepal’s energy transition.”

The project is one of five selected globally under UNIDO’s Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, which supports the implementation of innovative, AI-driven energy solutions.

Representing Nepal at the launch ceremony were Nepali Ambassador Bharat Kumar Regmi, Gham Power CEO Anjal Niraula, and teams from Practical Action and Swanbarton.

Through this pioneering effort, Gham Power continues to push the boundaries of solar and storage innovation, bringing Nepal closer to a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future.