Power demand hits record 1,813 MW on Laxmi Puja
Summary
Nepal’s peak electricity demand hit a record 1,813 MW on Laxmi Puja this year, while Kathmandu Valley’s peak demand rose to 489.5 MW. The country had enough supply to meet domestic consumption without imports or interruptions, though exports fell from last year.
Key Points
- Nepal’s peak electricity demand reached a record 1,813 MW on Laxmi Puja, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority.
- Kathmandu Valley’s peak demand also increased to 489.5 MW from 402.49 MW last year.
- The country had 2,400.30 MW of electricity available, with 1,813 MW consumed domestically and 587.30 MW exported.
- There was no electricity import or power interruption despite lower available electricity than last year.
