Nepal’s electricity export reaches 850 MW this season

Summary

Nepal's electricity export to India has reached 850 MW as hydropower production grows due to increased rainfall and river flow, boosting cross-border energy trade revenues.

Key Points
  • Nepal's electricity export to India reached 850 MW in the past two weeks due to increased water flow and rainfall.
  • The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) exports unutilized surplus electricity after meeting domestic demand.
  • Nepal produced around 3,000 MW with peak demand at 2,111 MW, enabling surplus export to India.
  • In FY 2024/25, Nepal earned Rs 17.46 billion from cross-border electricity trade, including exports to India and Bangladesh.
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