Keraun 132kV substation comes into operation
Summary
The 132kV Keraun Substation in Morang has come into operation, expected to improve electricity reliability, voltage quality and supply capacity in Kanepokhari, Rangeli, Biratchowk, Letang and nearby areas. The Rs. 1 billion project was financed by the government, the Nepal Electricity Authority and a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank.
Key Points
- The 132kV Keraun Substation in Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-2, Morang, has started operation to strengthen power supply in the district.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority says the substation will improve reliability, voltage quality and distribution capacity in Morang and surrounding areas.
- It is connected to the East-West 132kV transmission line through a loop-in, loop-out system and has a total capacity of 148.5 MVA.
- The project, estimated at around Rs. 1 billion, was financed by the government, NEA and a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank.
