Hydropower Outage Leaves Thousands Without Power
After the restoration of multiparty democracy in 1990, Nepal has been taking steps toward hydropower generation. The 1990s saw efforts aimed at developing the...
Nepal’s Lithium Ion Battery Revolution: A Clean and Sustainable Path Forward
Nepal, a nation known for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and resilient people, is also a country that faces a unique set of...
Distributed Energy Systems: The Path to a More Affordable and Democratic Energy Future
The end of the Nepal Electricity Authority's (NEA) monopoly over the power sector is now in sight.
The NEA is Nepal’s state-owned power sector monopoly,...
The Struggle for Power: Locals’ Obstructions Affecting Nepal Electricity Authority’s Transmission Line Projects
Undue demands by the locals with NEA have hindered the erection of power lines along major corridors
The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been...
Hydrogen Revolution in Nepal: Pioneering a Sustainable Future
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal's intriguing aspiration to experience a hydrogen-powered car really caught my attention. It made me question the legitimacy of...
Powering the Future: Energy Transition in SAARC Nations – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and...
In many ways, this year was the tipping point for renewable energy. The world has woken up to the imperative of energy transition, and...
Navigating Nepal’s Relations with China: A Cautious Approach
Although PM Dahal signed several agreements with China during his recent visit, critics at home are dismayed that Nepal is not gaining anything concrete...
Unleashing the Market: How Deregulation in the Petroleum Industry Benefits Consumers
The petroleum sector in Nepal has long operated under the government’s monopoly. Nepal Oil Corporation exercises absolute control over the import and distribution of...
Solar Energy: A Complementary Solution to Nepal’s Hydropower Infrastructure
Nepal, a land of diverse landscapes and breathtaking vistas, is not only rich in its natural beauty but also holds immense potential for renewable...
Amidst Giants: Nepal’s Strategic Relevance and its Impact on US Interests in South Asia
Strategically positioned between the rising powerhouses of China and India, Nepal actively asserts its distinct and pivotal geo-political role in the South Asian landscape....
