Electricity Exports: Powering Nepal’s Economic Engine
Summary
Nepal earned a net profit of Rs 4.5 billion from electricity exports in fiscal year 2024/25, marking a historic surplus driven by increased sales to India and Bangladesh and reduced imports.
Key Points
- Nepal made a net profit of Rs 4.5 billion from electricity exports this fiscal year, the first substantial surplus in electricity trade.
- Nepal exported 2.35 billion units of electricity valued at Rs 17.46 billion, with India and Bangladesh as major buyers.
- Electricity exports grew by 21 percent in volume and 3.31 percent in value compared to last year.
- Private hydropower producers played a central role in increasing surplus electricity generation, with annual additions of around 700 MW to the national grid.
