Nepal exports over Rs 5 billion worth of electricity in mid-August to mid-September
Summary
Nepal exported electricity worth over Rs 5.09 billion from mid-August to mid-September, selling 565.6 million units to India and Bangladesh through bilateral agreements and the open energy exchange market. Exports to Bangladesh have been halted after flood damage hit infrastructure linked to the Chilime and Trishuli hydropower plants.
Key Points
- Nepal earned over Rs 5.09 billion by exporting electricity between mid-August and mid-September.
- A total of 565,606,443 units were sold to India and Bangladesh through bilateral deals and the open energy exchange market.
- Bilateral agreements accounted for more than Rs 3.64 billion, while exchange market sales brought in Rs 1.4499 billion.
- Electricity exports to Bangladesh are currently suspended after flood damage from the Bhote Koshi river affected infrastructure linked to the Chilime and Trishuli hydropower plants.
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