Karnali solar project set to light up Jumla with clean power
Summary
The Karnali Solar Energy Project in Khalanga, Jumla, is progressing to provide 1 MW of clean electricity to about 9,000 consumers, aiming to improve power reliability in the district.
Key Points
- The Karnali Solar Energy Project in Jumla will generate around 1 megawatt of electricity near Karnali Technical School.
- The project, costing approximately Rs2 billion, aims to supply electricity to around 9,000 consumers including households and small industries.
- About 50 percent of construction is complete, with ongoing installation of transformers and solar panels.
- Electricity from the project is expected to be available to households within the next five months, providing a more reliable power source compared to the national grid connection.
