Hydroponics is a method of grow­ing plants without soil, using only mineral nutrient solutions in water. Terrestrial plants are grown in pipes with only their roots exposed to the mineral solu­tion, or the roots may be supported by an inert medium such as sponge. This soil-less technology has been adopted at PEEDA (Technical Support of Windpower Nepal Pvt. Ltd.), where green leafy vegetable like lettuce, rocket, celery are grown in office open spaces. It is observed that, growing in this system requires less time and also ensure no bugs or dirt. With rapid urbanization of Kathmandu and with land getting...

We're thrilled to share that our recent 'Repair and Maintenance of Electric Cooking Appliances' training was conducted successfully! 🎉📚 Held on August 22 - 23, 2023, in Gotikhel, Lalitpur, the training aimed to empower participants from Mahankal Rural Municipality with essential skills in repairing electric cooking appliances. Under the project 'Assessing the Impact of Electric Cooking Intervention in Mahankal Rural Municipality', funded by the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme from the UK, this training is expected to contribute towards the sustainable electric cooking solutions. Technically supported by Multi Technical Training School Pvt. Ltd., Butwal, the training focused on honing...

As a part of the preparation process for “Local Adaptation Plan of Action”, PEEDA has successfully organized the community sensitization cum Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (PVCA) at different wards (ward no 1 to 9) of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, Dolakha. It was conducted from May 31, 2023 to June 11, 2023 (Jestha 17- 28, 2080). The event was supported with the enthusiastic participation of local level government representatives including the Ward Chairperson, Ward Secretary, Newly elected representatives, Members of Ward Committee, representatives of vulnerable groups and vulnerable communities including the intellectuals of the society along with other stakeholders. The main...

PEEDA wishes everyone HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023. नेपालका ५१% घरधुरीहरुले खाना पकाउनको लागि दाउरा प्रयोग गर्छन र धेरै जसो यी घरधुरीहरुमा आगो सल्काउनको लागि प्लास्टिकको प्रयोग गरिन्छ । प्लास्टिक जलाउदा डाइअक्सिन, फ्युरान्स, मर्करी र पोलिक्लोरिनेटेड बाइफेनाइल जस्ता विषाक्त ग्यासहरू र साना साना श्वास नली सम्मा पुग्ने कणहरु पनि उत्सर्जन हुन्छन । यी उत्सर्जनहरूले श्वासप्रश्वाससम्बन्धी रोगहरू र मानव प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली कम्जोर गर्छ र तिनीहरू सम्भावित रूपमा क्यान्सरजनक हुन्छन् । त्यसैले प्लास्टिक बल्नु हुदैन । त्यतिमात्र नभएर दाउरा जलाउदा पनि स्वास्थ्यलाई हानिकारक हुने धुँवाहरु उत्पन्न हुन्छ, त्यसैले सकेसम्म दाउराको खपत कम गर्नुपर्छ । धुँवा मुक्त भान्छाको लागि आधुनिक विद्युतीय चुलोमा खान...

At PEEDA, we believe that change begins at the local level, and our recent promotion and demonstration events in wards 6 and 7 of Baiteshwar Rural Municipality, Dolakha,  have proven just that! As a new addition to our long-standing ecooking promotion program, we wanted to ensure faster and more efficient communication with the communities. This time, our focus was on the students and dedicated community enthusiasts who play a vital role in shaping the future of their communities. Their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about ecooking were truly inspiring! Together, we explored the benefits of electric cooking and its positive...

PEEDA intends to strengthen its capacities via understanding the application of Community Energy Toolkit (COMET) particularly in the introduction and realization of digitalizaton in off grid hydropower communities in the areas of site identification, demand assessment, feasibility study, post installation support and the promotion of productive energy use options. We believe introducing modern and IT based digitizing tools and techniques in energy systems like COMET tool can make the systems reliable, sustainable and robust in terms of operation, management and maintenance. We are thankful to Energy Action Partners, Malaysia and the Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood (RERL, AEPC) for providing...

Here in South Lalitpur's Gotikhel, PEEDA conducted an electric pressure cooker demonstration that attracted both men and women eager to learn and incorporate this innovative product into their daily cooking patterns. It's heartening to see the enthusiasm and willingness of the community to embrace new technology for a better tomorrow. #PEEDA #technology #empowerment #community #Lalitpur #Gotikhel"

PEEDA is pleased to support 55 induction stoves and electric pressure cookers to the residents of former Mirge VDC, current Ward no. 3 of Baiteswor Rural Municipality, Dolakha.With this initiative, we aim to promote sustainable living and provide a safer and more efficient cooking option to the local community. We believe that access to modern cooking technology is essential for the well-being of communities, and we are proud to have contributed to this cause. We would like to thank our supporters and partners who have made this initiative possible.Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people and...

"Bringing Sustainable Cooking to the Corners: The joint team of PEEDA and CEED in cooperation with RERL conducts e-cooking demonstrations at one of the remotest hills of the nation. " The organization is committed to promoting sustainable living practices. To achieve this, we recently conducted E-cooking demonstration programs at 15 different locations within Bajura district, sensitizing more than 700 local people on the functioning and benefits of electric pressure cookers and induction stoves. These demonstrations were designed to introduce electric cooking practices as an alternative to traditional cooking methods relying on firewood and fossil fuels. By adopting electric cooking practices,...

A two days annual planning, review and reflection meeting of Climate Change and Livelihood Project (Phase II) was conducted on February 19-20, 2023 involving the central level staffs and field facilitators. This meeting acted as a platform in which discussions were held on accomplished project activities, sharing on the challenges in the project implementation, detail activity planning with division of roles and responsibilities, knowledge transfer among the project team, strengths and gap identification and ways moving forward.