Koshi Province emerges as power hub; generation capacity reaches 994 MW
Summary
Koshi Province’s installed electricity generation capacity has reached 994 MW, driven by 64 completed hydropower projects and two new solar projects. Major developments such as Arun III, Upper Arun and Dudhkoshi are expected to further expand Nepal’s power output.
Key Points
- Koshi Province’s total installed electricity generation capacity has risen to 994 MW by the end of FY 2025/26, up from 786.7 MW in the previous year.
- Sixty-four completed hydropower projects generate 977.2 MW, while two solar projects in Morang and Jhapa added to the province’s capacity.
- Solukhumbu leads the province in hydropower output with 349.8 MW, followed by Ilam and Sankhuwasabha.
- The 900 MW Arun III project is 75.81 percent physically complete, while Upper Arun and Dudhkoshi remain in preliminary stages.
