Nepal Electricity Authority Prepares Power Purchase Agreements for Major Hydropower and Solar Projects
Summary
Nepal Electricity Authority is preparing power purchase agreements for several large government-backed hydropower and solar projects, including Chainpur Seti, Betan Karnali, Kimathanka Arun, Jagdulla A, and the Dullu-Malika Solar Project. The Energy Ministry says private-sector projects will be covered in a second phase after the first round is finalized.
Key Points
- The Nepal Electricity Authority is preparing to sign PPAs for more than half a dozen large hydropower and solar projects with government investment.
- Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has ordered the process to be expedited immediately.
- The first phase covers projects including Chainpur Seti, Betan Karnali, Kimathanka Arun, Simbuwa, Jagdulla A, and one solar project.
- The 30 MW Dullu-Malika Solar Project in Dailekh is also moving forward, with NEA Engineering Company handling the DPR and preliminary environmental impact assessment.
