IPPAN Chairman Mohan Kumar Dangi Discusses Private Sector Role in Nepal's Electricity Sector
Summary
IPPAN Chairman Mohan Kumar Dangi highlights the private sector's strong role in Nepal's electricity generation and urges policy reforms to meet the government's ambitious 30,500 MW target.
Key Points
- Private sector currently contributes 80% of the 2,700 MW electricity connected to Nepal's national grid.
- IPPAN has updated its bylaws to be more inclusive and to encourage new leadership.
- The private sector is ready for electricity trade with international partners but awaits government license approvals.
- Resolving forest and land issues, opening PPAs, and allowing private involvement in transmission lines are vital for achieving the 30,000 MW target.
