Kathmandu: The Power Summit 2025, an international-level event in the energy sector, is scheduled for September this year. The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) is hosting the ninth edition of its flagship event on September 17 and 18.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the theme of this Power Summit is ‘Mission 28,500 MW: Powering Nepal, Energizing Region’. The event is being organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal, with India as the Country Partner through the Embassy of India in Nepal. Various national and international organizations, agencies, and companies are participating, as stated by the IPPAN in a press release.
This edition follows previous summits held in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2023. The Summit will gather investors, officials from diplomatic and development partner missions, government and non-governmental organizations, universities, consulting companies, construction companies, financial institutions, and insurance firms to support the implementation of the Energy Development Roadmap, 2081.
Experts and stakeholders will engage in policy debates, share achievements, and exchange experiences. It is estimated that over 1,000 participants from 30 countries will attend, including experts and high-ranking officials from various sectors.
The Summit aims to position Nepal as a green energy developing country by tackling regional and international concerns. It also seeks to support Nepal and other South Asian nations in achieving net-zero emissions targets and promoting sustainable energy development.
The summit is anticipated to provide recommendations for Nepal’s sustainable energy development and strengthen its presence in the regional market. The Energy Development Roadmap-2081 aims to generate an additional 25,000 megawatts of electricity within the next decade.
The private sector contributes over 80 percent to Nepal’s total energy production. Nepal’s installed capacity has reached 3,602 MW, with independent power producers generating 2,900 MW. The private sector has mobilized investment exceeding Rs. 1,300 billion and plans to invest Rs. 5,000 billion. Projects with a capacity of 4,200 MW are under construction, while projects with a capacity of 4,100 MW await financial management after completing power purchase agreements.