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Rising Power Demand and Supply Gaps Raise Risk of Industrial Load Cuts in Nepal

Rising Power Demand and Supply Gaps Raise Risk of Industrial Load Cuts in Nepal Kathmandu — Nepal is once again facing mounting pressure on its power system as rising summer demand, combined with structural weaknesses in energy production and distribution, threatens potential electricity cuts in industrial sectors in the coming weeks. Despite being declared load-shedding free in 2016, the country now finds itself confronting familiar vulnerabilities, exposing gaps in long-term energy planning. The surge in electricity demand has been driven by seasonal and behavioral factors. With temperatures rising, consumption has increased significantly, particularly in urban areas. In the Kathmandu Valley alone, demand has climbed from around 500 megawatts during winter to nearly 600 megawatts at present. Compounding this trend is a shortage of cooking gas, which has pushed more households toward electric alternatives, further increasing load on the grid.