Nepal's floods expose hydropower dependency risks
Nepal's heavy reliance on hydropower as its primary energy source has created a critical vulnerability, as recent flooding destroyed over 10% of the country's energy generation capacity. The disaster highlights the risks of depending on a single energy infrastructure that is susceptible to climate-related events and natural disasters. This incident underscores the need for Nepal to diversify its energy portfolio to build greater resilience.
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Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem
Nepal's heavy reliance on hydropower as its primary energy source has created a critical vulnerability, as recent flooding destroyed over 10% of the country's energy generation capacity. The disaster highlights the risks of depending on a single energy infrastructure that is susceptible to climate-related events and natural disasters. This incident underscores the need for Nepal to diversify its energy portfolio to build greater resilience.
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