Nepal wants to become a data centre hub. It has no rules for how
Summary
Nepal aims to become a global hub for data centres and AI by leveraging its hydroelectric power, but lacks clear regulations and faces local community and environmental challenges.
Key Points
- Nepal’s government plans to transform the country into a global hub for data centres and artificial intelligence powered by hydroelectric energy.
- Ncell’s data centre in Lalitpur faced local opposition over transparency, noise, and pollution concerns, highlighting regulatory gaps.
- Current Nepalese laws lack specific environmental and operational frameworks for data centres, including impact assessments and pollution control.
- Experts emphasize the need for stable policies, environmental regulations, and economic feasibility studies before large-scale investments occur.
