The second edition of the Himalayan Hydro Expo, which is being organised by the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal and Expo and Event Management Services will be inaugurated on Friday.

The exhibition, which is being held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, is scheduled to be inaugurated by Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, as per a statement released by the organisers.

The statement adds that more than 85 exhibitors have booked over 100 stalls for the event. Organisers expect more than one lakh visitors at the exhibition.

The event will see participation of various stakeholders like hydropower developers, solar power developers, equipment manufacturers, financing agencies, insurance companies, consulting firms, contractors and engineers.