Nepal eyes hydropower exports to Sri Lanka via India
Summary
Nepal is exploring the possibility of exporting surplus hydropower to Sri Lanka through India as regional power connectivity deepens. Officials also reviewed winter electricity shortages, damaged hydropower infrastructure and ongoing cross-border transmission projects.
Key Points
- Nepal could export surplus electricity to Sri Lanka through a proposed India-Sri Lanka submarine transmission link.
- The proposal was discussed at the 19th Power Secretaries' Roundtable in Mumbai, where South Asian officials reviewed regional grid integration and power trade.
- Nepal said its cross-border transmission capacity with India has reached 1,650 MW, with new lines under development to expand trade.
- Officials also discussed winter energy challenges, hydropower damage from floods and landslides, and regional climate-related disasters.
