Green Hydrogen in Nepal: Unlocking a sustainable energy future

Madhu Marasini () and Prajol Joshi
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Abstract: The accelerating climate crisis and associated socio-economic losses have intensified the global pursuit of clean energy solutions. Green hydrogen produced via electrolysis using renewable sources like hydro, wind, or solar has emerged as a promising alternative, enabling energy storage and decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors. Nepal has expanded its hydropower sector significantly, aiming to generate 28,500 MW of electricity by 2035. Globally, initiatives like the UN's Green Hydrogen Catapult, EU and Japan's strategies, and national roadmaps in India, Sri Lanka, and China highlight growing momentum. Nepal has also advanced through its 2023 Green Hydrogen Policy, tax incentives, and Koshi Province's fertilizer plant initiative. However, challenges remain, including high production costs, infrastructure gaps, regulatory shortcomings, and safety concerns. Moving forward, Nepal must strengthen its regulatory framework, offer greater technical and financial support to the private sector, and explore innovative financing to scale green hydrogen adoption.

Keywords: green hydrogen; energy transition; hydrogen economy; energy security; climate change; sustainability; decarbonization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L52 O13 Q42 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 3775
Date: 2025-07
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