Nepal signed the instrument of accession to the Protocol and became a Party in September 2005. To complete pre-requisites for participation in CDM, Nepal established the Designated National Authority (DNA) under the Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology (MoEST) in December 2005. The role of the DNA is basically to ensure the CDM projects objective of contributing in sustainable development of the country.
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) has become the pioneer organization in developing carbon project in Nepal. Two biogas projects have already been registered as a first CDM project of Nepal. Micro-hydro CDM project is being developed as third project of the country, which is yet to get registered.
Technology |
Status of carbon Project |
Installed Plants |
Target |
Programs |
Household biogas
Baseline: Non- renewable biomass |
- 2 biogas CDM projects got registered bundling 19,396 plants. ERPA is signed between AEPC and CDCF/World Bank.
- Additional carbon projects are being developed |
- 17,000 plants annually on an average
- 175,000 plants are installed throughout the country
- Plants with 4m3 to 10m3 capacity |
- 100,000 plants from 2008 to 2010 |
Biogas Support Program supported by KfW and DGIS through SNV/N |
Micro/mini-hydro power
Baseline: Diesel plants |
- 1 CDM project is developed which is yet to get registered.
ERPA is signed between AEPC and CDCF/World Bank. |
- About 6 MW after the establishment of AEPC and 4 MW before. |
11.5 MW from 2008 to 2011 |
- Rural Energy development Program supported by UNDP and the World Bank
- Energy Sector Assistance Program supported by Danish and Norwegian government |
Solar energy
|
Solar Home System
Baseline: Diesel plants |
- AEPC is planning to carry out feasibility study and prepare PIN, which is targeted to complete by July 2008. |
- About 85,000 systems are installed throughout the country
- 30Wp on average each system |
150,000 systems from 2007 to 2011 |
Energy Sector Assistance Program supported by Danish and Norwegian government |
Institutional Solar Systems
|
|
810 systems from 2008 to 2010 |
Renewable Energy Project supported by EU |
Solar Cooker and dryer |
- 1500 systems |
- 1500 systems from 2008 to 2010 |
Government of Nepal |
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Solar Water Heating systems
|
- About 60,000 systems |
- Depends on the demand. Increased popularity in the urban areas. |
- Promoted by private sector |
Improved Water Mill (IWMs)
Baseline: Diesel mills and plants |
- Feasibility study is carried and PIN prepared.
- PIN is submitted to DNA |
- 3,550 IWMs |
- 4450 plants from 2008 to 2010 |
IWM program supported by DGIS through SNV/N |
Improved Cooking Stove (ICS)
Baseline: (Energy efficiency improving) Traditional stove |
- AEPC is planning to develop Project Idea Note, which is targeted to complete by July 2008. |
- 250,000 ICS |
- 500,000 traditional stoves will be improved by 2011 |
Energy Sector Assistance Program supported by Danish and Norwegian government |
AEPC has institutionalized the concept of carbon financing and designated a Focal Person to manage all renewable energy related carbon projects.
i. Institution
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC)
Khumaltar, Lalitpur
Nepal
P.O. Box: 14237
Fax: 977-1-5542397
Tel: 977-1-5539390, 5539391
Website: www.aepcnepal.org
ii. Responsible Person
Dr. Govind Raj Pokharel
Executive Director
Email: govind.pokharel@aepc.gov.np
iii. Focal Person
Mr. Raju Laudari
Socio-economist/Carbon Finance Focal Point
Email: raju.laudari@aepc.gov.np
