Nepal Earns Over NPR 16 Billion from Electricity Exports in First Three Months of FY 2083/84

Summary

Nepal Electricity Authority earned over NPR 16.15 billion from electricity exports in the first three months of FY 2083/84. Exports to India have expanded to 1,179 MW, and power sales to Bangladesh have resumed after flood disruptions.

Key Points
  • Nepal Electricity Authority transacted NPR 16.15 billion from electricity exports in the first three months of FY 2083/84.
  • In Asoj alone, Nepal exported 633.9 million units of electricity to India, earning NPR 5.925 billion.
  • Nepal has received approval to export an additional 31 MW to India, taking total export capacity there to about 1,179 MW.
  • Electricity exports of 40 MW to Bangladesh have resumed after being halted by floods.
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