ICIMOD: Over 3 Terawatts of Renewable Potential Await in the HKH Region

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The Hindu Kush–Himalaya (HKH) region holds some of the world’s richest untapped renewable energy resources, yet progress in harnessing them has been modest, according to a new assessment by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The findings were released during the Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Week in Bangkok.

The study reveals 882 gigawatts (GW) of identified hydropower potential. The assessment highlights that the HKH also offers vast opportunities in solar and wind.

Experts note that greater cross-border collaboration, investment in grid integration, and stronger policy frameworks are essential to bridge the gap between potential and deployment. For example, Bhutan and Nepal have already made strides in hydropower exports, but broader cooperation could transform the region into a clean energy powerhouse.

Harnessing the HKH’s vast resources could turn South Asia’s mountains into the backbone of a sustainable energy future.

Source: Wikipedia