Nepal to export additional 200 MW power to India, setting new record in electricity trade
Summary
Nepal has secured approval to export an additional 200 MW of electricity to India, raising its total export capacity to 1,010.9 MW and setting a new record in electricity trade between the two countries.
Key Points
- The Government of India has agreed to purchase an additional 200 MW of electricity from Nepal's hydropower projects.
- Nepal's total electricity export capacity to India has reached 1,010.9 MW.
- Including exports to Bangladesh, Nepal's total approved electricity export capacity stands at 1,050.9 MW.
- Electricity exports to India are expected to double in the fiscal year 2024/25 due to newly granted and anticipated approvals.
