Nepal

Nepal recently hosted a regional energy summit in Kathmandu, bringing together leaders from Bhutan, Bangladesh, and India to discuss renewable energy development. The summit emphasized cross-border energy sharing, particularly in hydropower, as a solution to South Asia’s rising power demands.  Nepal proposed exporting excess hydropower to neighboring countries through joint energy grids. Bhutan also highlighted its renewable energy projects, and Bangladesh shared its solar energy expansion plans. The summit concluded with a pledge for regional cooperation, aimed at improving energy security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.