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Strong Project Pipeline: Nepal’s Power Sector Poised for Major Growth

Strong Project Pipeline: Nepal’s Power Sector Poised for Major Growth

July 28, 2022 |

As of 2020-21, Nepal’s total installed capacity stands at 1,451.34 MW, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11 per cent from 855.88 MW in 2015-16. This includes both independent power projects (IPPs) and NEA projects. Of the total installed capacity, hydro accounts for the largest share of 96.23 per cent, followed by thermal with 3.68 per cent and solar with the remaining 0.09 per cent.

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India will import solar power from Nepal

India will import solar power from Nepal

April 4, 2022 |

One of the main takeaways from Nepal’s Prime Minister’s three-day visit to India. The delegation level meetings between Indian Prime Minister and Nepalese Prime Minister resulted in several major decisions, including a rise in Indian firms’ participation in Nepal-based hydropower projects from here on.

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