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About Winrock

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural and environmental challenges.

Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources.

Winrock is a nonprofit organization that implements a portfolio of more than 140 projects in over 46 countries.

Areas of Impact

Agriculture
Human & Social Capital
Economic Development
Environment & Energy
Services
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Winrock in Nepal

Winrock International has been working in Nepal to increase access to clean energy through public awareness raising and capacity building since the establishment of Renewable Energy Program Support Office (REPSO) in 1997.

Winrock International-Nepal provides Results-Focused, Human-Centered, Science-Based and Market-Driven technical and financial assistance for the promotion and scaling up of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in Nepal.

Projects

Capacity Building Activities to Enhance Electricity Use-MCA-Nepal
WISIONS Innovation Lab in Nepal
Efficient Electric Cooking Market Uptake in Nepal
Nepal Renewable Energy Programme (NREP)

Recent News

Winrock International Concludes Transdisciplinary Conference 2026 under WISIONS Innovation Lab Project in Nepal
Winrock International and NMB Bank signs MoU
Winrock International and Devyani International Nepal Sign MoU to Strengthen Skills and Employment in Hospitality Sector
Winrock International and Kumari Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Success Stories

Re-imagining the Future of Micro Hydro-plants in Nepal (A Case study)

This case study is part of the series “Sustainability Solutions for Mountain People and Landscapes,” developed within the WISIONS Innovation Lab Nepal. The aim is to promote an integrated approach to strengthening the livelihoods of people living in mountain communities. Each factsheet provides information on specific sustainability solutions in the fields of energy and landscape […]

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Empowering Communities Through Electric Cooktop Repair and Maintenance Training

This post was originally published on www.nrepnepal.com By: Regeena Regmi, Communication Specialist, NREP With the dedicated efforts of the Nepal Renewable Energy Programme, more than 75 individuals across the country have been trained in electric cooktop repair and maintenance. This initiative, carried out in partnership with various Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), is a crucial step toward […]

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Red Bull’s Solar Powered Wings

This post was originally published on www.nrepnepal.com By: Regeena Regmi, Communication Specialist, NREP Solar rooftop installation at Red Bull factorySaras Beverages has tapped into the sun’s energy to manufacture its best-selling beverage, Red Bull. Situated in the southern plains of the country in Nawalpur, the company has installed a cutting-edge rooftop solar system with a capacity […]

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