KATHMANDU, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Alternative Energy Exhibition kicked off in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Friday with a view to spreading awareness on the use of alternative energy sources among the people and offset the electricity crisis gripping the country currently through alternative energy.

    Items related to solar system, solar dryer, solar ovens, micro hydropower peltier set, biogas, improved oven and improved biological fuel technology are put on display at the exhibition.

    The Alternative Energy Promotion Center has organized the three-day expo which has 85 stalls of various organizations at Bhirikut Mandap in the capital.

    Inaugurating the exhibition, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Ganesh Sah stressed on launching energy revolution to ensure participation of the people in the production of at least one form energy source.

    Stating that the new constitution would guarantee the people's right to utilizing energy, he said establishment of socialism is possible only through electrification.

    At a time when the country is reeling under a serious power crisis, there is a need to promote alternative energy sources, the minister said.

    The organizer has hoped that the expo will help attract rural and urban population toward the use of renewable energy sources.