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Decentralised renewable energy for agriculture in Nepal: Summary Analysis

This report by IRENA assesses Nepal's agricultural sector energy needs and opportunities for decarbonisation through decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions. Agriculture accounts for 24% of Nepal's GDP and supports 62% of the population. Key challenges include high fossil fuel dependency (91% of agricultural energy from diesel), weak grid reliability, high youth unemployment leading to male migration, and low mechanisation rates.

Key Findings:

• DRE solutions, particularly for non-mobile equipment (pumps, cold storage, dryers), offer the greatest potential.
• Estimated short-term investment of USD 1.1 million could offset 41% of fossil fuel energy in apple cultivation.
• Across value chains, DRE could theoretically cover 44-45% of agricultural equipment energy needs annually.
• Overall annual CO₂ offset potential reaches 206,722 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.

Recommendations:

1. Cross-cutting Recommendations: Enhance government coordination (MoALD and MoEWRI), focus on viable DRE projects, improve awareness of mechanisation benefits, integrate gender equality in DRE interventions, and strengthen O&M capacity.
2. Technology-Specific Recommendations:
   • Scale up solar irrigation and innovative dryers.
   • Optimise existing mini-grids for agricultural uses.
   • Boost DRE-powered cold storage through demand-driven projects and financial support.

Conclusions: DRE technologies can address energy gaps and climate challenges, with investments alongside supportive policies driving sustainable agricultural mechanisation in Nepal.

Note: Based on primary data collection, value chain analysis, and investment estimates.