Balkrishna Riya, a father of two, is not sure when he will construct a house on 3 aana plot he recently bought in Gattaghar, Bhaktapur. However, the 38-year-old, who owns a small business, is quite certain that if he builds one, it would be totally unaffected by the regular power outages.
“If it takes just one to two percent of the total cost of construction to install a solar power system, why would I mind it,” said Riya. “I have consulted at least five companies here that provide solar solutions and they tell me that if I spend around 1.5 to 2 lakhs, the panels will work for at least 25 years and the battery for minimum 5 years.”
Riya came to know about solar energy solution during the energy week organized by Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC) a few weeks ago in the capital. He was told at the exhibition that by spending around Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000 he could keep at least five rooms illuminated and a TV and a computer running.
“It really appealed to me. It may take some time for me to build a house, but I have already spoken with various companies to know more about solar solutions. This will help me both in terms of cost and quality when I make a final bargain for installation,” says Riya.
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