KATHMANDU

Laxmi Sunrise Bank Ltd. has a facility agreement with Upper Seti Hydro Pvt. Ltd. to finance the 20 megawatt run-of-the-river Upper Seti Hydropower Project. The project is being constructed at Seti River in Kaski district, with an estimated project cost of NPR 4.02 billion. This venture will play a crucial role in Nepal’s renewable energy landscape.

Upper Seti Hydro had signed the Power Purchase Agreement with the Nepal Electricity Authority on September 27, 2023, and subsequently received the issuance of the Generation License from the Department of Electricity Development on January 31, 2022. The company is being promoted by KC Group.

Laxmi Sunrise Bank has pledged to be the sole financier, contributing approximately 75% of the total project cost, while the remaining 25% will be invested by the project promoters. The Project Finance (Term Loan) commitment from Laxmi Sunrise Bank stands at NPR 3.02 billion, reinforcing the bank’s dedication to fostering sustainable development.

Anticipated to generate an estimated 113.51 GWh of power annually for the national grid, this venture will add to the existing 1400 MW plus capacity portfolio of the bank and underscore the continued commitment of Laxmi Sunrise towards sustainable financing and green energy initiatives.