Tag: Hydropower
Kulman Ghising Urges Competitive Rates for Hydropower Electricity Procurement
Kathmandu, 15 October 2025 — The Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has urged...
Nepal Prepares to Allow Private Sector Participation in Electricity Trade
Kathmandu — The government has initiated a process to allow the private sector to engage in electricity trading. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources,...
Upper Bhotekoshi Hydropower Reopens, Local Communities Gain 10% Ownership
Kathmandu — The 45-megawatt Upper Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project, which had been halted for about a month due to the so-called "Genji movement," is set...
Government Raises EIA Thresholds for Solar Projects to Match Hydropower Standards
Kathmandu, October 12, 2025 — The Government of Nepal has eased environmental assessment requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, raising the threshold for mandatory...
Nepal’s Economy Slows: World Bank Lowers Growth Forecast Amid Unrest
KATHMANDU, October 8: The World Bank (WB) has narrowed down Nepal’s economic growth rate to remain at a mere 2.1 percent for the current...
Ilam Floods Force Shutdown of 13 Hydropower Plants
Kathmandu — Due to continuous rainfall, floods have caused 13 hydropower projects in Ilam with a combined capacity of 105.4 megawatts to halt electricity...
NEA on High Alert as Floods and Landslides Threaten Power Infrastructure
Kathmandu — Considering the possible risks of heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides, the Nepal Electricity Authority has adopted a high level of alertness to...
Coal Imports Up 53%: Balancing Nepal’s Power Needs and Cement Growth
Nepal’s coal imports surged by 53.2% in the first month of 2025/26, reaching Rs. 2.29 billion compared to Rs. 1.50 billion in the same...
Karnali’s 570 MW Hydropower Projects Move Forward with NPR 130 Billion...
Kathmandu – Preparations for the construction of two large hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 570 megawatts in Karnali Province have gained momentum.
The...
Minister Ghising: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Can Generate Jobs for Youth
Kathmandu, September 28 - Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising stated that employment opportunities for...
