Former Secretary Ghimire Emphasizes Domestic Electricity Consumption
Summary
Former secretary Dinesh Kumar Ghimire says Nepal should prioritize domestic electricity consumption over long-term dependence on power exports. He calls for more transmission infrastructure, electric transport, reservoir projects, solar power, and battery storage to absorb surplus generation and manage seasonal fluctuations.
Key Points
- Dinesh Kumar Ghimire says Nepal’s electricity strategy should prioritize domestic consumption rather than relying mainly on exports to India and Bangladesh.
- He argues that weak transmission and distribution infrastructure has suppressed real domestic demand for power.
- Ghimire calls for investment in electric transport, reservoir-based projects, solar power, and battery energy storage systems.
- He says expanding cross-border electricity trade is still needed to handle surplus power during the monsoon season.
