Nepal, Nov. 2 -- Koshi Province is emerging as a major hub for Nepal's energy sector, with its total installed electricity generation capacity reaching 994 megawatts (MW) by the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.

The province recorded a significant increase compared to the previous fiscal year 2024/25, when its total electricity generation capacity stood at 786.7 MW. Seven new hydropower projects were completed during the last fiscal year, adding 206.2 MW to the national electricity grid.

Among the districts, Solukhumbu leads Koshi Province in hydropower generation, with 10 operational projects producing 349.8 MW. Ilam ranks second, with 18 projects generating 200.8 MW, followed by Sankhuwasabha, where 10 projects contribute 136.7 MW.

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