Nepal Exports Over NPR 5.9 Billion Electricity in Bhadra
Summary
Nepal exported electricity worth more than NPR 5.9 billion in Bhadra, selling 56.56 crore units to India and Bangladesh through bilateral agreements and the exchange market. Exports to Bangladesh have been halted after flood damage to Chilime and Trishuli hydropower structures, and approval is being sought to resume supplies from other projects.
Key Points
- Nepal exported electricity worth more than NPR 5.9 billion in the month of Bhadra.
- A total of 56.56 crore units of electricity were sold to India and Bangladesh through bilateral agreements and the exchange market.
- More than NPR 3.64 billion came from bilateral sales, while exchange-market exports earned about NPR 1.4499 billion.
- Exports to Bangladesh have stopped after the BhoteKoshi flood damaged structures at the Chilime and Trishuli hydropower centers.
