NEA working on winter power management
Summary
Nepal Electricity Authority has accelerated preparations for winter power management after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood damaged transmission infrastructure and disrupted hydropower generation in the Trishuli corridor. The utility says there will be no load-shedding this winter and is racing to complete repairs and coordination work before demand rises.
Key Points
- NEA has stepped up preparations to balance electricity demand and supply during the coming dry season after flood damage disrupted the Trishuli corridor power system.
- Managing Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha said winter load-shedding is not expected despite pressure on the grid from halted hydropower projects.
- The 220 kV Trishuli-3B Hub substation was destroyed, preventing 176.1 MW of electricity from reaching the national grid.
- NEA has formed a five-member committee and ordered fast-track work on transmission and distribution projects in Kathmandu Valley.
