Kathmandu- United Nations in Nepal made headway towards a renewable energy future with the installation of the solar energy system in its country office in Kathmandu.
The new system is inaugurated on World Environment Day by the Acting Interim UN Resident Coordinator and Country Representative of WFP Ms. Pippa Bradford, Director of Alternative Energy Promotion Centre Nawaraj Dhakal together with the heads of UN agency in Nepal, according to press release issued by UN.
The solar energy system comprised of 426 photovoltaic (PV) panels and a 204-kWh lithium storage battery, produce 196,000-kilowatt hour (kWh) annually. This is roughly equivalent to the consumption of electricity by 1410 Nepali citizen in a year, the press release reads.
Likewise, the solar system powers LED lights, computers, server room equipment, printers etc for up to 1.44 hours autonomously and will save $26,300 USD on electricity bills annually.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Acting Interim UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Pippa Bradford said, “by switching to solar and encouraging staff to use energy more efficiently, the UN in Nepal is practicing what we preach. This is our commitment to sustainable energy, and we hope to inspire organizations and individuals to take action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create a renewable energy future.”
