Overview
Sudurpaschim:
Powering Nepal's Future. Invest in Energy.
Sudurpaschim
Province is a powerhouse of untapped
renewable energy. Strategically positioned, it's set to drive Nepal's energy
independence and become a key hub for regional power trade.
Why
Invest Here?
- Immense Potential: Hydropower, solar, and wind resources offer
unparalleled opportunities.
- Green Future: Contribute to sustainable development while
securing substantial returns.
- Critical Sector: Energy is vital for national and regional
growth.
Unleashing
Untapped Potential
Sudurpaschim's
Energy Resources: Illuminating the Future
Hydropower:
Nepal's Green Energy Backbone
- Vast Potential: Theoretical hydropower potential of 9,685 MW.
- Key River Basins:Mahakali, Seti and Karnali rivers offer ideal
sites.
- Flagship Projects:
- 750 MW West Seti
Storage Hydropower Project [1,
2]
- 450 MW Seti
River-6 Hydropower Project [3,
4]
- 7 MW Naugad
Hydropower Project
- 8 MW Surnayagad
Hydropower Project
Solar
Energy: Harnessing the Sun's Abundance
- High Solar
Insolation: Ideal for
utility-scale farms and off-grid solutions.
- Complements
Hydropower: Ensures year-round
supply, especially during dry seasons.
- Rural
Electrification: Powers remote
areas and agricultural activities.
Wind
Energy: An Exciting New Frontier
- Identified Wind
Corridors: Promising potential
for clean energy.
- Pioneering
Project: 10 MW
Karnali-Chisapani Wind Power Project in Kailali, Nepal's first
large-scale wind project. [5, 6]
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2: Driving Demand & Regional Integration
Market
& Consumers: Powering Growth
Soaring
Domestic Demand: Fueling National Development
- 100%
Electrification Goal: Nepal is
on an accelerated path.
- Increased
Consumption Targets: Aiming for
700 kWh by 2024 and 1,500 kWh by 2030.
- Growing Demand: From residential (electric cooking), industrial,
and transport (electric vehicles) sectors.
- Current Status: As of 2022/23, per capita consumption is 369.58
kWh, with 98% electricity access. [7]
Regional
Export Opportunities: Green Powerhouse for South Asia
- 10,000 MW Export
Goal: Nepal committed to
exporting green electricity to India over 10 years. [8, 9]
- Robust
Transmission: Critical
cross-border lines, like the Lamki - Dodhara-Bareilly 400 kV line,
are under development.
- Enhanced Regional
Security: Investing here
strengthens South Asia's energy security and economic ties.
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3: Strategic Opportunities & Government Support
Strategic
Investment Opportunities: High Impact & Innovation
- Hydropower
Generation: Large, medium,
small, micro, and pico projects.
- Solar & Wind
Power: Utility-scale farms,
distributed solutions, commercial wind farms.
- Transmission &
Distribution: High-voltage
lines, smart grid solutions, advanced energy storage systems (BESS,
pumped-hydro).
- Renewable Energy
Manufacturing & Services:
Component manufacturing (solar panels, wind turbine blades), specialized
maintenance.
Provincial
Government Support & Incentives: Your Partner in Prosperity
Sudurpaschim
is committed to creating a dynamic investment environment. [10]
- Policy Reform: Ongoing review to simplify processes and
enhance transparency.
- Clear Permitting: Provincial government permits hydropower
projects up to 25 MW (and 5 MW for inter-local level projects).
- National
Alignment: Energy efforts align
with Nepal's ambitious national goals.
- Dedicated
Investment Board: A planned
"Investment Board/Corporation of Sudurpaschim" for single-point
contact.
- Streamlined
Business Registration:
Proposals for registration in as little as three hours.
- Long-Term Land
Lease: Provisions for secure
land allocation.
- Provincial Tax
Incentives: Proposed exemptions
for 5 to 15 years, complementing federal incentives.
Join
the Movement! Power Nepal's Future. Invest in Sudurpaschim's Energy Sector.
This
is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and gain
substantial returns in a rapidly emerging market. The time to act is now!
Contact: Secretariat of Sudurpaschim Investment and
Development Summit 📞 +977-091-523232 📧 inv.devsumitsupa@gmail.com /
invest@sudurppashchim.gov.np 🌐 https://invest.sudurpashchim.gov.np/
References
- Wikipedia: West Seti Dam
- Nepal In Data: WEST SETI STORAGE
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
- Power-technology.com:
Power plant profile: Seti
River 6, Nepal
- Global Energy
Monitor: Seti River 6 hydroelectric
plant
- Alternative Energy
Promotion Centre: Karnali - Chisapani Wind
Power Project (10MW)
- Nepal Investment
Summit 2024: Solicitation Projects
- Water and Energy
Commission Secretariat (WECS): ENERGY SECTOR SYNOPSIS REPORT 2024
- Nepali Times: Blueprint for Nepal-India
electricity trade
- Setopati: Nepal signs agreement to export 10000 MW to
India in 10 years
Nepal Live Today: Preparations afoot for
investment conference in Sudurpaschim
