The solar power was produced with the joint investment of Chankheli Energy Pvt, the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), and rural municipality with the assistance of Nepal Electricity Authority.

The production of 100-KW solar power has reached a final stage.

The local level has aimed at producing solar power with the partnership of private sector as per government priority.

Chankheli Energy Pvt invested Rs 13 million while AEPC poured in Rs 29 million and the local level ensured spending for roads, field, wall and fencing, according to Jajraj Shahi, Chair of Chankheli Energy. “So far Rs 62.5 million has been spent for the project. Nepal Electricity Authority has assisted in setting up poles,” he added.

Similarly, Chairman of Shuvakalika rural municipality, Govind Acharya, said the solar energy would contribute to electrification of the local level. “We need adequate electricity. The power generated in the local level will be consumed here,” he added.

Shahi shared that the electricity would be generated within this week.