Clean Energy Peaks: Solar Power in the Everest Region

Sustainable Stays for Your Mount Everest expedition

Powering the Khumbu Valley

The Everest trekking region is a world leader in high-altitude solar energy. Most teahouses now rely on the sun to provide hot showers and Wi-Fi for Mount Everest expedition members, preserving the beauty of the Mount Everest summit region.

Reducing Firewood Reliance on Expedition

Solar water heaters have significantly reduced the need to cut down ancient forests for fuel. Supporting these lodges during your Everest trekking journey is the best way to ensure the Mount Everest summit remains a pristine natural wonder.

Solar panels on a Himalayan lodge roof with Everest in view
The Challenge of High-Altitude Battery Storage

While the sun is intense, the freezing nights at Everest Base Camp make battery storage difficult. Teahouses use specialized systems to provide light for expedition members resting after a long day of Everest trekking.

Charging Your Mount Everest expedition Tech

The abundant solar energy allows you to keep your cameras and satellite phones charged throughout your Mount Everest expedition. It is a green revolution that has made reaching the Mount Everest summit safer and more comfortable for everyone.

Travel with the Sun

Choose eco-friendly lodges to minimize your impact. Solar power is the sustainable future of Everest trekking and the key to protecting the Mount Everest summit for decades to come. Well done.