Digo Group and Gham Power have partnered to build a solar-powered battery energy storage system at the Digo EV charging point in Itahari. According to the announcement, the project is meant to make EV charging cleaner, more reliable and less dependent on the national grid.
What the partnership will build
Under this agreement, the companies plan to:
- Integrate solar power generation with an advanced battery energy storage system at the existing Digo charging station in Itahari.
- Use the stored solar energy to charge electric vehicles when needed, instead of relying fully on grid electricity.
- Reduce pressure on the national grid during peak demand hours by shifting more EV charging to locally produced renewable energy.
According to Digo Group, the system will collect extra electricity produced by the solar panels during the day, store it in batteries, and then supply this power for EV charging whenever required. The company expects this to improve the reliability of power supply at the station and expand the use of renewable energy in day-to-day charging operations.
What this means for EV owners
For EV users in and around Itahari, the project aims to:
- Provide more stable charging, even when grid power is weak or interrupted.
- Lower long-term operating costs at the station by using locally generated solar power.
- Cut carbon emissions from EV charging by replacing a portion of grid electricity with clean solar energy.
Digo’s business lead, Nabin Adhikari, said the collaboration is an important step in their effort to build a sustainable EV ecosystem in Nepal. According to him, combining solar generation and battery storage at Digo stations is intended to make future electric transport smarter, cleaner and more dependable.
Gham Power’s technical director, Pradip Humagai, said the mix of solar power and battery storage can improve overall energy efficiency and help strengthen EV charging infrastructure with cleaner technology. The companies expect this Itahari site to act as a model for future solar-based EV charging centres across Nepal.
Wider impact on Nepal’s EV and energy sector
Digo Group has been active in promoting electric mobility through EVs, charging infrastructure and sustainable transport solutions in Nepal. Gham Power is one of the country’s leading solar energy companies, working on clean energy projects across different regions.
Both organisations say they share a commitment to:
- Support Nepal’s move towards a clean, smart and sustainable energy future.
- Align with zero-carbon emission goals by linking renewable energy and electric transport.
If replicated at more locations, similar solar-plus-storage charging hubs could help make EV ownership in Nepal more convenient. They could also reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based power and improve the stability of the electricity system.
Reported by the Nepal AutoMart news desk. Prices verified against Nepal AutoMart's own distributor-sourced data.
