Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong jointly inaugurated the solar system installed at the administrative centre in Singha Durbar. The generated power is connected to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)’s grid.

Expressing hope for further cooperation and collaboration from the Chinese government, Oli also said that Chinese assistance could play a crucial role in helping Nepal achieve double-digit growth. “We expect China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI) to also aid Nepal’s dream of becoming a prosperous nation.”

The Chinese government had installed the solar system as grant to Nepal, at a total cost of about Rs 600 million (37 million yuan). The solar panels have been installed on the roof of 21 buildings, including all the ministries located within Singha Durbar. The process of installing the solar panels began two years ago.

He expressed hope that installation of solar panels would significantly reduce the electricity bills of the ministries and other office buildings.