NEA exports Rs 15 bln worth electricity since mid-July

Summary

Nepal Electricity Authority has exported electricity worth around Rs 15 billion since mid-July, selling 1,000 MW daily to India and Bangladesh, generating revenue in both INR and USD.

Key Points
  • Nepal Electricity Authority has exported electricity worth about Rs 15 billion since mid-July.
  • An average of 1,000 MW electricity is exported daily after domestic consumption.
  • Electricity is sold in Indian Energy Exchange markets and through bilateral agreements to Haryana and Bihar states.
  • 40 MW of electricity is exported daily to Bangladesh via India's transmission line infrastructure.
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