Energy Project Pipeline & Climate Risk
Nepal's installed capacity across three authoritative sources, major project pipeline, cross-border export trajectory, and climate risk event tracking — with source attribution on every data point.
Supreme Court Hydropower Ruling — 242 Projects in Legal Uncertainty
The Supreme Court's 2025 ruling restricts hydropower development in national parks and protected areas, affecting 242 projects with a combined capacity of 16,735 MW. Developers with survey or generation licences in affected zones must reassess legal standing. This is the single most material policy risk to Nepal's power sector pipeline.
Installed Capacity — Three Sources
Nepal's total installed capacity reported by three different authorities. The range (3,591 – 4,296 MW) reflects different counting methodologies — each source is labelled.
Installed Capacity (MoEWRI)
from 3,764
Source: MoEWRI / Nepalnews.com · Updated: May 26, 2026
Installed Capacity (IPPAN)
from 3,451
Source: IPPAN Energy Statistics 2026 · Updated: May 26, 2026
Installed Capacity (NEA)
from 3,059
Source: NEA 40th Anniversary Publication · Updated: May 26, 2026
Capacity Added FY 2025/26
Source: Nepal Energy Forum · Updated: Apr 15, 2026
Under Construction
Source: DoED / Media Compilation · Updated: May 26, 2026
Projects in Legal Uncertainty (SC Ruling)
Source: Supreme Court of Nepal / Multiple Sources · Updated: May 26, 2026
Flood Damage (Oct 2025)
Source: IPPAN · Updated: May 26, 2026
Project Pipeline
Major hydropower and renewable energy projects currently operational or under construction across Nepal.
Major Energy Projects
| Project Name | Capacity (MW) | Type | River Basin | Status | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudhkoshi | 670 | Storage | Solu / Okhaldhunga | Under Construction | Solukhumbu |
| Nalgad | 417 | Storage | Bheri | Under Construction | Jajarkot |
| Naumure | 280 | Storage | West Rapti | Under Construction | Gulmi / Arghakhanchi |
| Upper Tamakoshi Extension | 10 | RoR | Tamakoshi | Operational | Dolakha |
| Rashuwagadhi | 111 | RoR | Trishuli | Operational | Rasuwa |
| Super Dordi | 30 | RoR | Dordi | Under Construction | Lamjung |
| Mailung Khola | 5 | RoR | Trishuli | Operational | Nuwakot |
| Solar Park Butwal | 8.5 | Solar | — | Operational | Rupandehi |
Source: DoED / Media Compilation · Updated: May 2026
Technology Mix
Nepal's installed generation capacity by technology type.
Generation Capacity by Technology
Source: NEA / IPPAN compilation · Updated: May 2026
Cross-Border Export Revenue
Electricity export revenue to India, growing 7× in five years.
Annual Export Revenue (NPR Billion)
Source: NEA Annual Reports · Updated: FY 2024/25 (est.)
Climate Risk Event Log
Tracked climate events that have damaged or disrupted energy infrastructure. Event-specific data only — multi-year aggregates are not used.
Climate & Disaster Events
| Date | Event | Projects Affected | Capacity (MW) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Monsoon Flooding | 32 | 518 (180 operational + 338 under construction) | IPPAN |
| Sep 2024 | Melamchi Flash Flood | 3 | 45 | Media reports |
| Jun 2024 | Pre-monsoon landslides | 5 | 28 | DoED |
Source: IPPAN / DoED / Media · Updated: May 2026
Methodology note: Event-specific data only. Multi-year aggregates are not used. Each row reflects a discrete climate event and its immediate impact on energy projects. October 2025 flooding caused the largest single-event damage on record (518 MW across 32 projects).