Nuwakot substation destruction disrupts evacuation of 176.1 MW
Summary
The destruction of the 220 kV Trishuli-3B Hub substation in Nuwakot has halted evacuation of 176.1 MW of hydropower to the national grid. The Nepal Electricity Authority is studying a direct transmission link from Chilime Hub to Matatirtha to restore connectivity within six months.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flood destroyed the 220 kV Trishuli-3B Hub substation in Nuwakot, disrupting evacuation of 176.1 MW from hydropower plants along the Trishuli corridor.
- Several plants remain physically intact but cannot send electricity to the national grid because transmission and hub infrastructure has been damaged.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority says reconnecting undamaged plants is a priority, and it aims to restore connectivity within six months.
- NEA Engineering Company is studying an alternative direct transmission line from Chilime Hub Substation to Matatirtha Substation to bypass the destroyed hub.
