Asia Insight — Season 1, Episode 9: Energy-Hungry Nepal

Episode synopsis

Nepal is developing the use of alternative energy sources such as biogas and solar power due to a chronic electricity shortage that has plagued the nation. The government has instigated a long-term comprehensive solution to exploit the rich water resources from the surrounding Himalayas and has plans to become a major energy supplier in the future. This episode follows the efforts of the energy-hungry Nepalese as they search for ways to power their lives.

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An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Migrants Gain Upper Hand
• E2Indonesia's First National Car
• E3Diversifying Shanghai
• E4Vietnam's Court Music Revival
• E5Writers Fight Publishing Ban in HK
• E6Mongolia's Forgotten Slum Dwellers
• E7The "80's Writers" in China
• E8Hydropower for Indonesian Villagers
• E10China's Job-Hunting Inn
• E11The Year of the Dragon Baby Boom
• E12The Dancing Prisoners
• E13Singing Out for Change in China