Government Aims for 30,000 MW Electricity by 2035, Focus on Hydropower and Export
Summary
The Nepal government aims to generate 30,000 megawatts of electricity by 2035, focusing on hydropower projects, policy reforms, infrastructure expansion, and electricity export. Key legislative reforms and expansion of transmission lines are underway.
Key Points
- The government has set a target to generate 30,000 megawatts of electricity by 2035.
- Large reservoir-based and run-of-the-river hydropower projects will be developed concurrently.
- The ministry is preparing strategies to increase domestic electricity consumption and export surplus electricity.
- Legislative reforms including Electricity Act amendments and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill are in their final stages.
