Nepal Energy Forum

06/06/2026

Perovskite solar cells are emerging as one of the most exciting developments in photovoltaic technology. With laboratory efficiencies now exceeding 33% — compared to roughly 22% for conventional silicon panels — perovskite could fundamentally reshape the economics of solar energy.

The path from lab to commercial scale still involves significant hurdles, but progress is accelerating. Stay tuned as we cover this space closely.

05/06/2026

Four-Hour Power Cut Announced in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday for Substation Upgrade Work

Kathmandu: Electricity supply will be disrupted for four hours on Saturday in nearly 100 locations across Kathmandu Valley, including parts of Kathmandu and Lalitpur. According to a notice issued by the 132 kV Transmission Conductor Upgrading Project under the Nepal Electricity Authority, Matatirtha, power will be cut in areas served by the Kuleshwar, Kirtipur, Ratnapark, and Pulchowk distribution centers under the Syuchatar and Teku substations....

Kathmandu: Electricity supply will be disrupted for four hours on Saturday in nearly 100 locations across Kathmandu Valley, including parts of Kathmandu and Lalitpur. According to a notice issued b…

05/06/2026

IPPAN Leadership Highlights Key Gains in Energy Sector Under Ganesh Karki’s Three-Year Tenure

Kathmandu: As the three-year tenure of Ganesh Karki, President of the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), nears its end, the organization has achieved significant milestones ranging from placing private-sector energy issues at the center of national discourse to advocating effectively for policy reforms. Under Karki’s leadership, IPPAN strengthened coordination among hydropower investors, developers, and the government while continuously pushing for a more investment-friendly environment in the energy sector....

Kathmandu: As the three-year tenure of Ganesh Karki, President of the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), nears its end, the organization has achieved significant milestones ra…

05/06/2026

IPPAN Welcomes Budget’s Energy Reforms, Calls for Effective Implementation and Policy Clarity

Kathmandu – The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has stated that the budget for fiscal year 2026/27, has created a positive foundation for the development of the energy sector, expansion of private sector participation, and structural reforms, while urging the government to focus on its effective implementation. According to IPPAN’s assessment of the budget, a total of 1,040 MW of electricity—670 MW from hydropower projects and 370 MW from solar energy—will be added to the national grid in the coming fiscal year....

Kathmandu – The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has stated that the budget for fiscal year 2026/27, has created a positive foundation for the development of the energy secto…

05/06/2026

Government policy remains one of the most powerful levers in accelerating the clean energy transition. Feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and tax incentives have consistently proven effective at attracting investment and driving down costs.

As we approach mid-decade climate targets, are current policy frameworks ambitious enough? We'd like to hear your perspective.

04/06/2026

Sunsari–Morang Industries Hit by Frequent Power Tripping, Demand Urgent Action

Biratnagar — Industries in the Sunsari–Morang Industrial Corridor, the country’s major industrial hub, have complained that they are frustrated by unstable electricity supply (tripping issues). The Industry Organization Morang has drawn the attention of the Nepal Electricity Authority over frequent power “tripping” and “fluctuation” occurring daily in recent days within the Sunsari–Morang Industrial Corridor and the Biratnagar metropolitan area, which has been affecting industrial operations....

Biratnagar — Industries in the Sunsari–Morang Industrial Corridor, the country’s major industrial hub, have complained that they are frustrated by unstable electricity supply (tripping issues). The…

04/06/2026

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 ownership and future operation and management of the 60 MW Khimti Hydropower Plant. The committee has been reformed under the coordination of board member Anshu Kiran Shahi. It will hold negotiations with the project’s promoter company on issues including ownership transfer, a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), royalty payments, and tax obligations....

Kathmandu: The Board of Directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reconstituted a negotiation committee to advance discussions on the transfer of share ownership and future operation a…

04/06/2026

DoED Pauses New Survey Licenses for Hydropower and Renewable Projects

Nepal’s Department of Electricity Development has temporarily suspended the issuance of new survey licenses for hydropower, solar, and other energy projects. The suspension follows a directive from the Energy Ministry requiring a comprehensive review of all existing licenses, including project progress and compliance status, before any new permits are granted. Industry stakeholders say the halt is linked to delays in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), creating uncertainty for developers awaiting survey approvals and project advancement....

Nepal’s Department of Electricity Development has temporarily suspended the issuance of new survey licenses for hydropower, solar, and other energy projects. The suspension follows a directive from…

04/06/2026

Renewable energy is only as useful as our ability to store it. Battery storage capacity deployed globally in 2024 surpassed all prior years combined — a clear signal that the industry is solving one of clean energy's most critical challenges.

From grid-scale lithium-ion arrays to emerging flow battery technology, the storage revolution is well underway. Which storage technology do you believe holds the most promise?

03/06/2026

Manang Moves Toward National Grid Linkage as 135 MW Marsyangdi Project Accelerates

Manang: The Himalayan district of Manang, which has so far depended on electricity generated from small hydropower projects, is set to be connected to the national transmission grid for the first time. The 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Project, currently under construction in Naso Rural Municipality–8 and 9 of Manang, is expected to mark a new chapter in the district’s energy sector....

Manang: The Himalayan district of Manang, which has so far depended on electricity generated from small hydropower projects, is set to be connected to the national transmission grid for the first t…