५४ जलविद्युत आयोजनाको पीपीएमा अन्यौल, के भन्छ एनइए?
Summary
Nepal faces uncertainty in electricity purchase agreements for 54 hydropower projects due to unclear 'Take and Pay' policies, delaying progress despite government targets for energy development.
Key Points
- 54 hydropower projects face delays in finalizing electricity purchase agreements (PPA) due to unclear 'Take and Pay' policies.
- Nepal Electricity Authority issued calls for PPA applications but progress has stalled for three months.
- The government budget mentions adopting 'Take and Pay' policy for run-of-river projects, replacing the previous 'Take or Pay' model used by NEA.
- Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN) demands the repeal of the 'Take and Pay' policy and clearer guidelines for small and large projects alike.
