The scenario of surplus- hydroelectricity in Nepal

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Dikendra acharya 

 BE Mechanical, Kathmandu University


It is estimated that there will be a considerable gap between peak load and production by the end of 2030 witProductionon about 10,000 MW and a peak load of about 6,500 MW. With this rate of development, Nepal will almost certainly produce a substantial amount of excess electricity till 2030. The management of this extra electricity is the next challenge for Nepal's hydropower sector. To prevent this surplus energy new solution should be explored so that this energy would not curtail.




With a theoretical capacity of over 83,000 MW, at least 42,000 MW of hydropower is technically and economically viable. Unfortunately, just 3% of it is being used in Nepal. Regardless of how things change over time, many private investors are seeking opportunities in this field; Nepal has been in talks with several nations, led by India and China, about investing in large-scale hydropower projects. The region's economic development (northern India, Bangladesh, and central and southern China) requires power, mainly green energy. Nepal's hydropower is ideal for their purposes.



Location: Dhulikhel, Nepal

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