Power mix by fuel (Nepal)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Nepal electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
24gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
100.0%low-carbon electricity
100.0%renewables
0.0%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Nepal
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 144 |
| 2 | Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 69 |
| 3 | Kulekhani-I Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 60 |
| 4 | Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 45 |
| 5 | Kulekhani-II Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 32 |
| 6 | Devighat | Solar | 25 |
| 7 | Gandak Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 15 |
| 8 | Modi Khola Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal | Hydro | 15 |
| 9 | Panauti | Solar | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Nepal?
There are 9 current or operating power-plant records in Nepal in this open dataset, with about 410 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Nepal?
Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal is the largest at about 144 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Nepal?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (7 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Nepal's electricity grid?
Nepal's grid carbon intensity is about 24 gCO₂/kWh, with 100.0% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).