Hydropower

HIMALAYAN STATES CLEAN ENERGY POTENTIAL: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

The ICIMOD report highlights the HKH region’s vast 3.5 TW renewable potential, with only 6.1% utilized. Fossil fuel dependence, climate risks, and policy gaps hinder progress. India can lead by boosting investment, regional cooperation, and resilient projects, advancing sustainable growth, energy security, and climate commitments across South Asia.