Kathmandu — Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, has stated that Nepal’s total electricity generation capacity has now reached 3,565 megawatts.
While responding to ministry-related questions during Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Minister Khadka stated that Nepal has a total hydropower potential of around 83,000 megawatts, of which about 62,000 megawatts are technically and economically feasible for generation, according to various studies.
He informed that alongside the increase in electricity generation capacity, efforts are underway to expand the national transmission grid, encourage participation from private and foreign investors, and maintain a balanced energy supply system. He also expressed confidence that boosting hydropower production would play a crucial role in the country’s economic development, regional energy trade, and the foundation for a sustainable future.
He said, “Various studies have shown that Nepal has a hydropower generation potential of around 83,000 megawatts. Of this, about 62,000 megawatts are considered economically and technically feasible for generation. It is believed that hydropower projects will play an important role in the country’s economic development, regional energy trade, and in laying the foundation for a sustainable future. So far, the total installed electricity generation capacity has reached 3,565 megawatts.”
He also stated that in Nepal, electricity generation exceeds capacity during the monsoon season, while only about one-third of the capacity can be generated during the winter. Additionally, he mentioned that during periods of low electricity production, Nepal imports electricity from neighboring India to meet domestic demand.
Source: Kantipur
