Re-imagining the Future of Micro Hydro-plants in Nepal (A Case study)

This case study is part of the series “Sustainability Solutions for Mountain People and Landscapes,” developed within the WISIONS Innovation Lab Nepal. The aim is to promote an integrated approach to strengthening the livelihoods of people living in mountain communities. Each factsheet provides information on specific sustainability solutions in the fields of energy and landscape management that have shown promising potential or improving the livelihoods of mountain people but have a low level of adoption in Nepal and other mountain regions. The information is tailored to the specific context of Nepal’s mountain landscapes and offers practical insights and guidance for scaling up the application of these solutions. Additionally, it presents an integrated approach that begins with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by mountain communities, enabling the systematic deployment of synergies between solutions from the energy and landscape sectors.
Publisher: Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
Authors: Nisha Jaishwal, Badri Nath Baral
Publishing Year: 2026
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This case story provides a narrative complement to other knowledge materials produced by WISIONS Innovation Lab that you can find at: https://www.wisions.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wision-fcatsheet-Micro-HP_Nepal.pdf 

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