Five South Asian countries, including India, are exploring the expansion of cross-border electricity trade to optimize resource utilization and enhance energy security through a study led by the South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR).
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Key takeaway
South Asian countries, led by India, are advancing a framework to expand cross-border electricity trade.
- Step 1 · The triggerSAFIR leads a study to expand cross-border electricity trade among India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, aiming to optimize resource use and energy security.
- Step 2 · Knock-onSurplus hydro and renewable power from Nepal and Bhutan can be exported to deficit markets like India and Bangladesh, pushing regional power prices toward convergence.
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with high electricity costs see steadier supply and more competitive tariffs as regional grid integration deepens, improving margin stability.
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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