What Gham Power does

Gham Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is a Kathmandu-based solar energy company founded in 2010 to address Nepal's electricity deficit through photovoltaic systems and digital agriculture integration. The company serves three distinct customer segments: commercial and industrial businesses (hospitals, malls, universities, factories) via grid-tied and PPA-financed solar installations; rural off-grid communities via solar minigrids (beginning with Nepal's first minigrid in Khotang in 2014); and smallholder farmers via solar water pumps delivered through microfinance partnerships. Operations are concentrated in Nepal, with cumulative deployment exceeding 4,000 projects and impact metrics of 60,000+ lives reached and 88,636+ tonnes of CO2 abated.

Gham Power's product portfolio spans hardware and software. Core offerings include Commercial & Industrial Solar systems, Solar Minigrid for rural electrification, and Solar Pump for irrigation. The innovation layer comprises four proprietary assets: GRIPS (Grid Reliancy through Intelligent Photovoltaic Storage — smart PV+battery system co-developed with UK partners), Gham Power Krishi Meter (IoT farm-data device), Off Grid Bazaar (project development and remote-monitoring platform), and the Super Krishak App (digital agri-advisory mobile application). Components are sourced from global suppliers (Trina Solar, Longi, SMA, Victron), while software IP is internally developed.

The business model blends one-time hardware revenue (C&I installations, solar pump sales via MFI channel) with recurring PPA subscription revenue (15-year contracts where Gham Power retains ownership and sells electricity below Nepal Electricity Authority rates) and freemium digital agri-advisory. Gham Power maintains a 40-person team led by CEO Anjal Niraula and Founder/Chairman Sandeep Giri, with governance supported by impact investors (One to Watch, Pymwymic, DOEN) and development partners (USAID, GIZ, ADB, UKRI, Norad). The company does not disclose revenue or external equity rounds; growth is funded through retained earnings, grants, and concessional capital.

Name

Gham Power

Legal name

Gham Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://ghampower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gham Power is a Kathmandu-based solar energy company deploying photovoltaic systems, minigrids, and solar irrigation pumps for Nepal's commercial, industrial, rural, and smallholder farmer segments, integrated with proprietary IoT and digital agri-advisory platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Solutions

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Services (4911), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH)

Keywords

• Solar energy systems
• Commercial industrial solar
• Solar minigrid solutions
• Solar irrigation pumps
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar System Installation - C&I: One-time installation of commercial and industrial solar systems. Revenue generated from system design, equipment supply, and installation services. Clients include hospitals, malls, factories, and educational institutions.
2. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Innovative PPA model where Gham Power installs solar without upfront investment from client. Client pays at rates lower than NEA grid electricity. After 15 years, system ownership transfers to client. Enables 11% electricity cost reduction over 15 years.
3. Solar Pump with Microfinance Financing: Solar water pump systems financed through partner microfinance institutions. Farmers pay 5% down payment, remainder financed over 3 years. Gham Power earns revenue from system supply and installation while microfinance handles farmer financing.
4. Digital Agri-Advisory Services: Super Krishak app provides digital agricultural advisory services to farmers, including virtual training (Krishak Pathshala), financial literacy workshops, and crop management guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gham Power designs, installs, and operates solar energy systems across Nepal, including grid-tied commercial and industrial systems, off-grid solar minigrids for rural communities, and solar-powered irrigation pumps for smallholder farmers. The company complements its hardware installations with proprietary digital tools—an IoT farm sensor (Krishi Meter), a remote monitoring platform (Off Grid Bazaar), a smart PV+storage system (GRIPS), and a digital agri-advisory mobile app (Super Krishak)—and offers Power Purchase Agreements that allow enterprises to access solar without upfront capital outlay.

Product overview

Gham Power is a solar power company offering a portfolio of solar energy solutions and digital agriculture technologies. The core offerings include Commercial & Industrial Solar systems for businesses, Solar Minigrid for rural electrification, and Solar Pump for agricultural irrigation. The product ecosystem integrates proprietary digital innovations including the GRIPS Project (smart solar+battery storage), Gham Power Krishi Meter (IoT farm monitoring device), Off Grid Bazaar (project development platform), and Super Krishak App (digital agri-advisory mobile app). The company also operates Gham Power Academy for educational content. Together, these products enable solar deployment from residential to industrial scale, combined with digital tools for agriculture optimization and energy management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Super Krishak App: Digital agri-advisory app that equips farmers with digital tools and provides access to valuable agriculture information to optimize farm efficiency.
• Gham Power Krishi Meter
• Off Grid Bazaar
• GRIPS Project
• Gham Power Academy

Products and services

• Commercial & Industrial Solar Grid-tied solar power systems designed for hospitals, malls, factories, and educational institutions. Systems provide daytime solar electricity, backup during outages, and enable surplus energy sales to the national grid.
• Solar Minigrid Off-grid solar power systems deployed for remote communities without access to the national grid, delivering reliable electricity to homes, schools, health posts, and small businesses.
• Solar Pump Solar-powered water pumps for smallholder farmers providing reliable and cost-effective irrigation, financed through local microfinance partners with a 5% down payment and 3-year repayment schedule, and integrated with smart IoT devices.
• Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Subscription-style solar service where Gham Power installs and owns the system while the client pays a recurring rate below national grid rates, transferring ownership after 15 years.
• GRIPS Project (Grid Reliancy through Intelligent Photovoltaic Storage) Smart solar-plus-storage system integrating PV generation with intelligent battery management for grid resilience and seamless power switching.
• Gham Power Krishi Meter IoT hardware device that captures farm-level data (voltage, temperature, humidity, soil NPK, water quality parameters) and integrates with solar pumps and the Off Grid Bazaar platform.
• Off Grid Bazaar Cloud-based project development and remote monitoring platform using proprietary algorithms to design tailored irrigation services and manage distributed solar and IoT installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% reduction in electricity bills for Bluebird Mall
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRID AlternativescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational nonprofit implementing solar projects for underserved communities. Partnered with Gham Power for Simikot all-female school solar installation and other community solar projects.
• SwanbartoncoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based company responsible for software development for GRIPS (Grid Reliancy through Intelligent Photovoltaic Storage) project, developing smart battery management systems.
• HiT PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based technology partner for GRIPS project, developing hardware including inverters and switching systems for smart PV+storage solutions.
• Scene ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for GRIPS project responsible for power quality monitoring of smart solar+storage systems in Nepal.
• GSMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mobile industry association. Partnered with Gham Power and Diyalo for urban water and energy services digitization projects and 'Improving Urban Water and Energy Services in Nepal' conclave.
• Diyalo TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationNepal-based technology company collaborating on drinking water system digitization using IoT technology. Co-developed user-friendly mobile app for water distribution management integrated with Gham Power Krishi Meter.
• Looma EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based company bringing digital education to developing countries. Gham Power provides solar power support for Looma devices (low-power educational projectors) in remote Nepal schools.
• Practical ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization working on technology for poverty reduction. Partner in GRIPS project for smart solar+storage development in Nepal.
• Mero MicrofinancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNepal-based microfinance institution providing financing for farmers to access solar water pumps. Organized joint training programs with Gham Power to spread solar pump awareness to community farmers.
• Forward MicrofinancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNepal-based microfinance institution providing funding for farmers' solar pump installations. Helped farmers like Binod Sharma and Rajesh Kshetri access solar technology with 5% down payment financing.
• NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority)minorOthersNational electricity authority of Nepal. Gham Power systems can sell surplus energy back to the grid through net metering arrangements.
• AEPC (Alternative Energy Promotion Center)coreOthersGovernment body under Nepal's Ministry of Science and Technology. Executed Girichauka Mini Grid Project (328 houses, 80KW+ solar) and other off-grid solar projects.
• Miller CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness accelerator supporting early-stage ventures with mentorship and scaling support.
• IWMI (International Water Management Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research organization focused on water and land resource management, partnering on solar irrigation solutions.
• Suryodaya UrjacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for Madan Bhandari University solar project (504KWP system with battery storage), Nepal's first solar project with pumped hydro accumulation.
• NYEF (Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs' Forum)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized 'Power Hour' event in coordination with NYEF Birgunj Chapter to engage industry leaders on solar energy potential.
• Pit Pure PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational advisory boutique focused on sustainable planet transition. Daphne Pit serves as Gham Power advisor.
• ARE (Association for Rural Electrification)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association promoting rural electrification through renewable energy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet): Leading off-grid solar home system provider serving low-income households across Africa and Asia. Like Gham Power, Sun King uses pay-as-you-go financing and targets rural customers without grid access, making it a direct comparable in product model and customer base.
• M-KOPA: East African pay-as-you-go solar home system provider with millions of customers. Comparable to Gham Power's distributed solar + financing model for off-grid rural customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• d.light: Global solar energy provider serving off-grid households in Africa and Asia with solar home systems and appliances. Direct comparable for distributed solar pay-as-you-go model serving rural emerging-market customers.
• Fourth Partner Energy: India-based C&I solar EPC and PPA provider serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable to Gham Power's C&I solar EPC and PPA business model, though at a larger scale in a more developed market.
• Husk Power Systems: Operates minigrids and solar hybrid systems for rural communities in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Directly comparable to Gham Power's minigrid business targeting off-grid villages with modular distributed generation.
• Selco Solar: India-based solar energy provider focused on rural and underserved customers with a strong pay-as-you-go and microfinance-linked distribution model. Direct comparable to Gham Power's solar pump + microfinance model and farmer/SMB customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Power Solar: One of India's largest solar EPC companies serving C&I and utility-scale projects. Compares to Gham Power's C&I solar EPC business as a broader incumbent with similar offerings but larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• SunEdison Infrastructure: India-based solar EPC and IPP focused on C&I and utility-scale projects. Comparable to Gham Power's C&I solar and PPA offerings, with broader portfolio and larger developer scale.

Emerging players

• Frontier Markets: India-based last-mile distribution platform for clean energy products in rural communities. Comparable to Gham Power's rural solar distribution and digital advisory approach, with similar SMB customer focus.
• OMC Power: Operates rural minigrids in India serving telecom towers and surrounding communities. Comparable in business model to Gham Power's minigrid and remote electrification focus, with overlap in target customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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