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.
