Koshi Province Leads Nepal in Energy Production with 994 MW Capacity
Summary
Koshi Province’s electricity generation capacity has reached 994 megawatts, led by completed hydropower and solar projects across several districts. The 900 MW Arun Third Hydropower Project is advancing rapidly, while major transmission lines are being built to connect new power to the national grid and future export markets.
Key Points
- Koshi Province’s total installed electricity capacity has reached 994.0 MW, up from 786.7 MW in the previous fiscal year.
- Completed hydropower projects provide 977.2 MW, while solar projects in Morang and Jhapa add another 16 MW.
- The 900 MW Arun Third Hydropower Project is 75.81 percent physically complete and 61.28 percent financially complete.
- Major transmission projects, including the Arun Third 400 KV line and Koshi Corridor 220 KV line, are being developed to support power evacuation and future exports.
