Federation of Commerce and Industry Chairman Anjan Shrestha emphasizes parallel development of production and transmission infrastructure for sustainable energy sector
Summary
Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Chairman Anjan Shrestha highlights the need for coordinated planning of production and transmission infrastructure to ensure sustainable energy development in Nepal and urges the government to adopt scientific land acquisition methods and resolve issues like unannounced load shedding in industrial areas.
Key Points
- Anjan Shrestha emphasizes parallel planning of production and transmission infrastructure for sustainable energy sector development in Nepal.
- Private sector plays a significant role in Nepal's energy capacity, supporting government goals for electricity production and export by 2035.
- Land acquisition, particularly the adoption of 'land pooling', is a major obstacle in energy projects and industrial development.
- Unannounced load shedding and low voltage issues in Terai industrial areas negatively impact production and investor confidence.
