Feasibility Study for Establishing Nepal as a Data Center Hub of South Asia

Increased use of the internet and use of digital technologies in South Asia in recent times have created an increased demand for reliable and sustainable data infrastructure. Through this research, this work examines whether Nepal can become a central hub for data centers in South Asia through analysis of its strategic advantages, which include rich sources of renewable energy, favorable climate, and its location in between China and India. The research design adopted in this research is based upon a case study framework, including site visits and interviews carried with the stakeholders and data centers within Nepal, to assess important factors such as energy efficiency, infrastructure readiness, availability of human capacity, regulatory environments, climaterelated hazards, and economic viability. The outcomes of this analysis show that in terms of energy costs, sustainability, and operational efficiency, Nepal holds an advantage, but concurrently highlight seismic hazard issues, relatively small market size, and data accessibility issues. The study concludes that with targeted investment, policy reforms, and regional cooperation, Nepal has the potential to emerge as a data center hub for South Asia.

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@misc{timalsina2026feasibility,
  title  = {Feasibility Study for Establishing Nepal as a Data Center Hub of South Asia},
  author = {Sulav Timalsina and Sushant Poudel},
  year   = {2026},
  note   = {Manuscript},
  url    = {https://sushantpoudel2028.com.np/papers/data-center.pdf}
}

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