The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) announced on Thursday, July 3, that the ninth edition of its flagship event, Power Summit 2025, will take place on September 17–18. The event will be held under the theme “Mission 28,500 MW: Powering Nepal, Energizing Region.”

The Government of Nepal has set a target to raise the country’s total installed electricity capacity to 28,500 MW by 2035. “Realising that this goal can be achieved only through the responsibility and active participation of the private sector, this Summit is being organized on a grand scale under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal, with India as the Country Partner through the Embassy of India in Nepal, and in participation of various national and international organizations, agencies, and companies,” IPPAN said in a statement.

Nepal’s current installed capacity stands at 3,602 MW, with independent power producers (IPPs) contributing over 2,900 MW—more than 80 percent of the total.

The Summit is expected to draw over 1,000 participants from 30 countries, including the Prime Minister of Nepal, high-level dignitaries from various nations, and experts and stakeholders from across the energy ecosystem. 

“The Summit will bring together investors, officials from diplomatic and development partner missions, government and non-governmental organizations, universities, friendly countries, national and international consulting companies, construction companies, banks and financial institutions, insurance companies, representatives of all stakeholders, eminent personalities, experts, specialists under one roof to support the successful implementation of the Energy Development Roadmap, 2081,” the statement added.

IPPAN expects the Summit to serve as a platform to position Nepal as a developing green energy hub by addressing regional and international priorities. “These include the implementation of the Energy Roadmap, enhancing the availability of green and clean energy in Nepal and South Asian countries, promoting electricity and carbon trading, developing innovative financial instruments, ensuring energy security, and expanding regional connectivity through cross-border infrastructure development,” the statement further added.

The Summit also aims to help Nepal and other South Asian countries meet their net-zero targets and promote inclusive, sustainable energy growth. It will also facilitate the sharing of best practices for effective regional policymaking.

Sessions will explore policy reforms to address infrastructure and consumption challenges, climate change impacts, and mitigation strategies.

To date, private investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector has exceeded Rs 1,300 billion, with future investments projected to reach Rs 5,000 billion, according to IPPAN.

Private sector-led projects with a combined capacity of 4,200 MW are currently under construction, while projects totalling 4,100 MW are awaiting financial closure after completing power purchase agreements (PPAs), according to the statement.

Previous editions of the Summit were held in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2023.