A historic milestone on the South Asian energy map

Nepal began exporting electricity to Bangladesh on November 15, marking the first time the Himalayan nation has exported electricity to a third country other than India.

40 Megawatts of Nepal's electricity is sent to Bangladesh via an Indian transmission line. (Illustration photo. Source: Rising Nepal Daily)

A total of 40 megawatts of power from Nepal was sent to Bangladesh via an Indian transmission line after officials from the three countries performed a remote start ceremony in Kathmandu as part of a tripartite agreement signed earlier this month, the Economic Times reported.

The partnership not only demonstrates infrastructure connectivity but also demonstrates the potential of the South Asian region in promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

Currently, the export will take place only on one day in 2024 due to capacity constraints on the Indian transmission system linking Bangladesh, according to Nepal Electricity Authority spokesman Chandan Kumar Ghosh.

However, Nepal will continue to supply electricity to Bangladesh from June 15 to November 15 every year for the next five years. As new lines are built, Nepal can increase its exports in the future.

With surplus hydropower in the rainy season, Nepal has become an electricity supplier to India since 2021. Expanding exports to Bangladesh will not only help Nepal better utilize its national resources but also bring in large revenues, promoting sustainable economic growth.

This is also a positive signal for Bangladesh, which is looking for new energy sources to meet the needs of its rapidly growing economy. At the same time, this move also reflects regional cooperation efforts to deal with energy and climate challenges.

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