Tag: renewable energy Nepal
Dudhpokhari Chepe Project Nears Early Completion, Power Production Ahead of Timeline
Kathmandu — The 11 MW Dudhpokhari Chepe Hydropower Project, being constructed on the border of Gorkha and Lamjung districts, has reached its final stage....
NEA Reconstitutes Committee for Khimti Hydropower Share Transfer Talks
Kathmandu: The Board of Directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reconstituted a negotiation committee to advance discussions on the transfer of share...
Manang Moves Toward National Grid Linkage as 135 MW Marsyangdi Project...
Manang: The Himalayan district of Manang, which has so far depended on electricity generated from small hydropower projects, is set to be connected to...
5% VAT on Electricity Sales Seen to Lower Hydropower Costs, Boost...
Kathmandu: The government’s announcement in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget to impose a 5 percent VAT on electricity sales has generated optimism among energy...
Energy and irrigation push drives Nepal’s growth strategy in new budget
Kathmandu: Through the upcoming fiscal year budget, the government has positioned the energy, water resources, and irrigation sector as a key engine of economic...
Uttam Bhlon Lama: Strengthening Transmission System Can Replace Rs. 50 Billion...
Uttam Bhluon Lama is one of Nepal’s prominent hydropower entrepreneurs. He is not only focused on energy production, but also speaks strongly about its...
Nepal’s Energy Future: Power Export Expansion Amid Transmission Challenges Ahead of...
Kathmandu: Through the budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, the government had introduced ambitious programs in the energy, water resources, and irrigation sectors. The government...
Chilime Awaits PPA, Financial Closure for New Hydropower Ventures
Kathmandu — Chilime Hydropower Company Limited, one of Nepal’s leading hydropower developers, is preparing to further expand its generation capacity by launching the construction...
Majority of 960 MW Solar Projects at Risk of Delay Despite...
Kathmandu: The 960 MW solar energy program initiated by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) through competitive bidding appears to have encountered challenges at the...
Government Prioritizes Energy and Water Resources, Major Budget Reforms Expected
Kathmandu — The energy sector, widely regarded as a key pillar of the country’s economic prosperity, is seeking a policy “departure” from the budget...
