• Hydropower energy generation Transmission and distribution has remained state monopoly in Nepal. The first electricity acts, Nepal Electricity Act has open the door for pvt investors in electricity generation.

• Khimiti 60 MW followed by Bhoti Koshi 36 MW and Inrawati were the pvt projects under foreign Investment with dollar denominated Power Purchase Agreement.

• The former deputy Prime Minister and energy minister Miss Shaileja Acharaya and a power minister Mr. Pradip Nepal open the door for Pvt. Sector Investment in Hydropower generation.

• Nepal Government has privatized Butwal Power Company and send Butwal (1 MW) Jinzu 2MW, Adikhola 5 MW, zimburik 12 MW to Nepali Pvt. Sector.

• Butwal Power Sector also invested 15% shares of Himal Power Limited (Khimti Project) with these events and activities, Nepali Pvt. Investors also shown their interest to built and operates Hydro Electric Projects.

• Nepal Electricity formulated a Power Purchase Agreement to the Nepali investor's upto 5 MW. This limit was increased gradually.

• WINROCK International INGO has provided technical support and venture capital fund for survey and detailed design works.

• Small Hydropower promotion project supported by GIZ also provide training and technical supports. Nepali commercial Banks provided loan, financial support for hydropower projects.

• Over a period of more than 2 decads this sector has became one of the leading business in Nepal.

Mission & Goal

As an association, we believe that all new hydropower projects should be developed and operated responsibly, and sustainably.

Vision

We seek to deliver on our mission through advocacy, research and policy initiatives and championing sustainable good practices.