Nepal

Country Context

Nepal's mountainous terrain and changing climate patterns create unique vulnerabilities for high-altitude communities, including increased risks of glacial lake outburst floods and changing agricultural conditions.

Our Impact

SZM's mountain communities benefit from 25 solar micro-grids serving 30,000 people. These installations provide reliable electricity for homes, businesses, and community facilities while displacing diesel generators. The initiative has reduced carbon emissions by 1,200 tons annually while improving energy security in remote regions.

Early warning systems powered by solar energy protect 45,000 residents from climate-related disasters. The system includes solar-powered monitoring stations and alert mechanisms that provide critical lead time for evacuation and preparedness measures, significantly enhancing community resilience.

Solar-powered irrigation has transformed agriculture for 5,000 smallholder farmers, increasing productivity by 35% despite changing rainfall patterns. These systems incorporate water efficiency technologies that reduce consumption by 30% while maintaining crop yields, substantially improving food security in participating communities.