KATHMANDU, July 4: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) is gearing up to organize a landmark international energy summit this September, aimed at accelerating Nepal’s goal of generating 28,500 megawatts of electricity by 2035. The 9th edition of the Power Summit, a flagship event of IPPAN, will take place in Kathmandu on September 17 and 18 under the theme “Mission 28,500 MW: Powering Nepal, Energizing the Region.”
Organizing a press conference in the capital on Thursday, IPPAN said the summit is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of energy stakeholders in Nepal to date. The event will serve as a strategic platform for promoting investment, fostering regional collaboration, and positioning Nepal as a leader in clean and green energy within South Asia.
According to IPPAN President Ganesh Karki, this year’s summit theme is directly aligned with the government’s Energy Development Roadmap 2024, which outlines the target of producing 28,500 MW of electricity by the year 2035. The summit aims to highlight the roadmap’s vision and mobilize the private sector’s active role in achieving it.
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Nepal’s total installed electricity generation capacity currently stands at 3,602 MW, of which 2,900 MW is generated by the private sector. In just 25 years of engagement, the private sector has managed to contribute significantly to the country’s power sector, investing more than Rs 1.3 trillion so far.
The IPPAN said an additional investments totaling up to Rs 5 trillion are also in the pipeline. At present, projects with a combined capacity of 4,200 MW are under construction, while another 4,100 MW worth of projects have already signed power purchase agreements and are awaiting financial closure. These developments underline the growing capacity and confidence of Nepal’s private power producers, particularly at a time when the government has pledged to construct another 25,000 MW of capacity within the next decade.
According to IPPAN President Karki, the government will serve as the summit’s official patron through the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Additionally, the Government of India—through its Ministry of External Affairs—will participate as the official Country Partner.
The summit is expected to draw more than a thousand participants from over 30 countries, including government officials, investors, diplomats, energy experts, academics, construction and engineering firms, banks, financial institutions, and multilateral development partners.
The summit will offer an opportunity to engage in high-level discussions on a wide range of issues such as regional electricity connectivity, carbon trading, development of innovative financing instruments, cross-border infrastructure, sustainable energy growth, and climate resilience. It will also address broader regional and international concerns related to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, expanding access to green energy, and building inclusive and sustainable energy systems.
IPPAN said it expects the Power Summit 2025 to be a turning point in Nepal’s journey toward becoming a regional energy powerhouse. By bringing together policymakers, developers, financiers, and experts under one roof, the event aims to foster strategic dialogue, share success stories and explore future opportunities for collaboration and growth in Nepal’s energy sector.
