Not Started Energy Commitments 2026

Green Data Centers Near Hydropower

Conceptual stage only. No dedicated green data centers built near hydropower plants yet. However, enabling conditions developing: industrial power cost ~NPR 5/kWh ($0.037), 90% energy from hydro, seasonal surplus growing. National AI Policy 2082 (Aug 2025) includes data center infrastructure as priority. Cloud Himalaya operating at Banepa IT Park (small scale). Green hydrogen from surplus hydro also being studied (91-148 ktonne/year potential 2025-2030). Nepal positioned as potential "green data hub" in discussion but no operational facility yet.

Green GPU Computing Exports

No GPU computing export facilities exist yet. National AI Policy 2082 (Aug 2025) identifies high-performance computing as priority. National AI Centre established under Ministry of Communication. KU supercomputer installed at Banepa IT Park (first in country, research-grade). Enabling factors: cheap hydro ($0.037/kWh industrial), cool climate, growing surplus. But no commercial GPU farm or AI computing export operation announced or under construction. Remains aspirational — Nepal lacks transmission infrastructure, data center expertise, and international connectivity for this at scale.