Nepal’s Energy Sector Seeks Grid Reform, Greater Investment and Climate Resilience
Kathmandu: Mohan Dangi, president of the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), has urged the government and the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) to review...
IPPAN Calls for Review of Transmission Wheeling Charges, Citing High Costs
Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has welcomed the issuance of a standard for determining wheeling charges for the national electricity transmission...
Investment Board Approves Rs 21.17 Billion for Two Hydropower Projects
Kathmandu: The 68th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal, chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, has decided to approve investments of more than Rs...
SOPPAN Proposes New Tariff Framework for NEA’s Next Solar Auction
A delegation of the Solar Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (SOPPAN), led by President Dr. Sandip Shah, met Mr. Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha, Managing Director of...
Matatirtha–Syuchatar 132 kV Line Upgrade to Disrupt Power Supply in Kathmandu Valley for Two...
Kathmandu, October 9, 2026: Electricity supply in the Kathmandu Valley may be affected on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, as work is...
Construction of 140 MW Tanahu Hydropower Project Reaches 78%
Damauli: The overall physical progress of the 140 MW Tanahu Hydropower Project, currently under construction in Tanahu, has reached 78 percent. Project Chief Shyamji...
Credible Regulation Essential to Attract Energy Investment: Minister Shrestha
Kathmandu: Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that as building an energy-based economy has been accorded national priority, the...
Rahughat Hydropower Project Resumes 20 MW Generation After Flood Repairs
Kathmandu, October 8, 2026: Power generation has resumed at the Rahughat Hydropower Project after repair and maintenance works were completed within 11 days following...
Government Electricity Bill Payments Go Digital
Kathmandu, October 8, 2026. Government offices can now pay their electricity bills through digital means. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the Financial Comptroller General...
Madhesh Cuts Electricity Losses, Recovers Over Rs 200 Million in Outstanding Dues
Janakpurdham: The electricity leakage control campaign is becoming increasingly effective in Madhesh Province. Electricity losses in the province have been declining after the Nepal...
