For solar power, South Asia has the ideal combination of both high solar insolation and a high density of potential customers.
In Honduras, there is an important potential of untapped indigenous renewable energy resources. Due to the variability of high oil prices and declining renewable infrastructure costs, such resources could be developed at competitive prices.
Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station is situated near Mirmi of Syangja District about 300 km to the west of Kathmandu and 100 km from Pokhara in the same direction in Nepal. The hydropower project is also the biggest hydropower project of Nepal. The dam and headworks are situated on the Gandaki River at the confluence of the Andhikhola whereas the power house is located downstream, around a bend in the river, in Beltari. A 5.9 km (3.7 mi) long headrace tunnel connects the reservoir to the power station which contains three 48 MW Francis turbine-generators. Owner and operator of the power plant is Nepal Electricity Authority.
Renewable energy in Nepal is a sector that is rapidly developing in Nepal. While Nepal mainly relies on burning biomass for its energy needs, solar and wind power is being seen as an important supplement to solve its energy crisis. The most common form of renewable energy in Nepal is hydroelectricity.
There is enormous potential for renewable energy in Kazakhstan, particularly from wind and small hydropower plants. The Republic of Kazakhstan has the potential to generate 10 times as much power as it currently needs from wind energy alone. But renewable energy accounts for just 0.6 percent of all power installations. Of that, 95 percent comes from small hydropower projects. The main barriers to investment in renewable energy are relatively high financing costs and an absence of uniform feed-in tariffs for electricity from renewable sources. The amount and duration of renewable energy feed-in tariffs are separately evaluated for each project, based on feasibility studies and project-specific generation costs. Power from wind, solar, biomass and water up to 35 MW, plus geothermal sources, are eligible for the tariff and transmission companies are required to purchase the energy of renewable energy producers. An amendment that introduces and clarifies technology-specific tariffs is now being prepared. It is expected to be adopted by Parliament by the end of 2014. In addition, the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business indicator shows the country to be relatively investor-friendly, ranking it in 10th position for investor protection.
Nuwakot Solar Power Station is located at Nuwakot District of Nepal. It is the largest solar power plant of Nepal. The plant is owned by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The solar panels are installed in six locations within the premises of Devighat Hydropower Station which is also owned by the NEA. Energy generated by the project is connected to the 66 kV sub-station of Devighat Hydropower Station. The solar station generates energy only during the daytime.
Micro hydropower to generate electricity in Nepal started with Pharping plant with an installed capacity of 500 kW in 1911 followed by Sundarijal and Panauti, in 1936 and 1965 respectively. Up to 1980, the focus was laid primarily on large-scale power generation through large hydro and thermal means, the micro-hydro potential remained untapped. In the first four years (1981–1985), the government started subsidising the micro-hydro plants. The number of plants has been increasing thereafter. Most of these plants are off-grid isolated plants serving for local villages. In 2000, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre was formed to look after the micro-hydropower in Nepal. It defined the plants in the range of 10-100 kW as micro hydropower. As of 2018, about 3000 microhydro projects have been installed contributing about 35 MW.
Iwa Khola Hydropower Project is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Sawalakhu, Taplejung District of Nepal. The flow from Iwa River is used to generate 9.90 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Rairang Hydropower Development Company Limited. The plant started generating electricity since 2076-06-20 B.S. The generation licence will expire in 2107-03-27 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government.
Andhi Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Syangja District of Nepal. The flow from Andhi River, a tributary of Kali Gandaki River, is used to generate 9.4 MW electricity and annual energy of 68.38 GWh. The plant is owned and developed by Butwal Power Company Limited, an IPP of Nepal in technical help from UMN. The plant started generating electricity since 2052-01-08 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2101-12-30 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to 132 kV national grid through the substation at Rang Khola and sells electricity to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Pyuthan District of Nepal. The flow from Jhimruk River, a tributary of West Rapti River, is used to generate 12 MW electricity and annual energy of 72 GWh. The flow is transferred to Madi River at the tailrace. The powerhouse is semi-underground type located on the bank of the Madi River. The plant is owned and developed by Butwal Power Company Limited, an IPP of Nepal in technical help from UMN. The plant started generating electricity since 2052-01-25 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2101-12-30 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to 132 kV national grid through 41 km long transmission line at Lamahi substation. The electricity is sold to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Khudi Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Simpani, Lamjung District of Nepal. The flow from Khudi River, a tributary of Marshyangdi River, is used to generate 4 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Khudi Hydropower Ltd., an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity from 2063-09-15 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2096-11-12 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to the national grid and the electricity is sold to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Ridi Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Palpa District of Nepal. The flow from Ridi River, a tributary of Kali Gandaki River, is used to generate 1.8 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Ridi Hydropower Development Co P Ltd, an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity from 2070-04-24 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2100-05-08 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to the national grid and the electricity is sold to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Sabha Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Sankhuwasabha District of Nepal. The flow from Sabha River is used to generate 3.3 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Dibyaswari Hydropower P Ltd, an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity from 2074-06-04BS. The generation licence will expire in 2104-10-03 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to the national grid and the electricity is sold to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Upper Mai-C Hydropower Station is a 6.1 MW run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in the Ilam District of Nepal. It is powered by water from the Mai Khola.
Kabeli B1 Hydropower Station is a 25 MW run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Panchthar District of Nepal. The promoter and operator, with a 20% share, is Arun Kabeli Power Limited (AKPL), a subsidiary of Arun Valley Group.
Upper Khorunga Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Terhathum District of Nepal. The flow from Khoranga River is used to generate 7.5 MW electricity.
Super Mai Khola Cascade Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Ilam District of Nepal. The flow from Mai River is used to generate 3.8 MW electricity.
Mithila 2 Solar PV Station is a 10 MW solar power plant located at Dhanusha District, Madesh Province; Nepal. The plant is owned and under construction by Eco Global Power Development Pvt. Ltd., an IPP. The plant is planned to come in operation in February 2024.
Mithila Solar PV Station is a 10 MW solar station located at Dhanusha District, Province No. 2; Nepal. The plant is owned and run by Eco Power Development Pvt. Ltd., an IPP. The plant came in operation in February 2021.
