
Clean energy just 6.1 pc of Himalayan nations' supply despite huge potential: ICIMOD
Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 2 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A new report highlights the untapped renewable energy potential in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, particularly hydropower, despite climate change risks. While Bhutan and Nepal lead in renewable electricity, fossil fuels dominate in other countries like India and China. The region needs infrastructure investment and technology exchange to fully utilize its clean energy resources and achieve climate goals.