Making Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Mainstream Supply in Nepal
This process implementation package provides comprehensive up-to-date guidance on AEPC’s implementation procedures for subsidy-supported solar water pumping systems in Nepal. It outlines briefly the system design and related policies while referencing all relevant templates. The guiding document titled “00 AEPC GIZ 2024 • Implementation process guideline - Solar water pumps” includes a flowchart of implementation procedures and describes supporting documentation required in each step (forms, report templates and checklists). AEPC
Where to find official application forms and procedures
- 2082-83 Application form (Different programs) — download available (1.33 MB). Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
- Integrated AlternatIve Application Form for Subsidy Program, Fiscal Year 2082/83 — download available (3.3 MB). Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
- Procedure — includes “Application forms · Others · Links · Frequently asked questions · Contact” and Fee Loan Facilitation and Interest Subsidy Program Operating Procedures. Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
Solar irrigation (water pumping) — implementation steps (excerpt)
AEPC documents list the implementation steps and supporting templates for subsidy-backed solar water pumping systems:
- Step 1 Demand Collection and Pre-Feasibility (SIP Call notice, SIP Demand Form, Recommendation for land and equity, Due-diligence checklists)
- Step 2 Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS survey forms; DFS report templates; due-diligence)
- Step 3 Procurement (SIP Financial agreement; Installer Contract agreement template; Work Order)
- Step 4 Construction (Site verification report; Construction supervision checklist; Installation checklist; Testing & commissioning; Project completion report)
- Step 5 Handover (Handover checklist and Handover certificate)
Full set of templates and the implementation package are published by AEPC and GIZ. AEPC
“This process implementation package provides comprehensive up-to-date guidance on AEPC’s implementation procedures for subsidy-supported solar water pumping systems in Nepal.” AEPC
It also references financial/incentive details and guidance documents for planning and subsidy delivery. AEPC
Relevant programme documents (examples from AKC Syangja publications)
- Organic and Bio-fertilizer Directives 2021 (11.15 MB) — Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
- Seed Production, Supply and Management Procedure 2024 (DESES) (6.58 MB) — Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
- Program Operational Guidelines 2025 on Promotion of Vegetable Crops; Fruit Crop Development; Promotion of Seed Production; Climate-Friendly Agriculture Promotion Program Operational Guidelines (multiple items listed). Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
Where to download forms, templates and checklists
- AEPC: implementation guideline package and templates (download links and planning tool). AEPC
- Agriculture Knowledge Centres (AKC) — consolidated application forms and subsidy program forms (e.g., “Integrated AlternatIve Application Form for Subsidy Program, Fiscal Year 2082/83”). Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
Contacts and support (as listed in AEPC resources)
- AEPC contact: Tahachal, Kathmandu · +9771-4598013, 4598014 · info@aepc.gov.np. AEPC
Quick reference links
- AEPC — Planning a Project / Solar Water Pumping (implementation package, templates, forms): https://www.aepc.gov.np/sections/solar/solar-water-pumping/planning-a-project AEPC
- Agriculture Knowledge Center (AKC) Syangja — Publications and application forms (subsidy program forms): Publications | Agriculture Development Office || Syangja Agriculture Knowledge Center Syangja
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- Which insight from these official resources was most useful for your farm or project?
- Do you agree with the current subsidy delivery approach for solar irrigation and subsidy-supported technologies? Why or why not?
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