Nepal’s peak electricity demand hits 1,813MW on Laxmi Puja evening
Summary
Nepal’s peak electricity demand reached 1,813MW on Laxmi Puja evening, surpassing the Nepal Electricity Authority’s forecast by 113MW. Supply remained smooth nationwide, while 587.30MW of surplus electricity was exported to India.
Key Points
- Peak electricity demand on Nepal’s national grid reached 1,813MW on Laxmi Puja evening, above the Nepal Electricity Authority’s forecast of around 1,700MW.
- The total peak load on the system was 2,400.30MW, with Kathmandu Valley’s peak demand at about 489.50MW.
- Domestic consumption accounted for 1,813MW, while 587.30MW was exported to the Indian market.
- The authority said electricity supply remained uninterrupted across the country with no tripping or disruptions during peak hours.
