132 kV Keraun Substation comes into operation, boosting power supply in Morang
Summary
The 132 kV Keraun Substation in Morang has begun operations, a move expected to improve voltage stability, reduce outages and strengthen power supply in surrounding areas. The project was built at a cost of about Rs 1 billion with funding from the government, NEA and the Asian Development Bank.
Key Points
- The 132 kV Keraun Substation in Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-2, Morang, has officially come into operation.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority connected it to the Duhabi-Damak 132 kV transmission line using a loop-in, loop-out arrangement.
- NEA says the substation will help meet rising electricity demand, improve reliability and reduce technical losses in Morang and nearby areas.
- The project, built for about Rs 1 billion, was financed by the Government of Nepal, NEA and a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank.
