The Government of India has agreed to purchase an additional 200 MW of electricity generated from five different hydropower projects in Nepal.
With this new approval, Nepal’s electricity export capacity to India has increased from the previously approved 810.9 MW to a total of 1,010.9 MW. Including the 40 MW approved for export to Bangladesh, Nepal’s total approved electricity export capacity now stands at 1,050.9 MW.
The latest approval, granted on August 10, 2025, is valid from August 11 to October 31, 2025. It covers electricity generated from the Likhu-2, Likhu Khola A, Lower Solu, Thulo Khola, Super Kabeli Khola A, and Super Kabeli Khola projects.
In the fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal exported electricity worth NPR 17.47 billion. With the newly approved capacity and potential future approvals, exports are expected to double this year.
