Nepal sets record power demand on Laxmi Puja
Summary
Nepal recorded a record peak electricity demand of 1,650 megawatts during Laxmi Puja, meeting all demand domestically and exporting surplus power to India.
Key Points
- Nepal set a record peak electricity demand of 1,650 megawatts on Laxmi Puja evening, surpassing the previous year's peak.
- The peak demand was met entirely through domestic power generation without importing electricity from India.
- Nepal exported 1,015 megawatts of surplus power to India during the Laxmi Puja period, significantly up from 253 megawatts last year.
- This milestone highlights Nepal's transformation into a regional power exporter and increasing energy self-sufficiency.
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Nepal exports 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja
thehimalayantimes.comNepal exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja as domestic electricity demand peaked at 1,650 megawatts during the festival.
Oct 21, 2025 10:15High power demand of 1,650 MW on Laxmi Puja, 1,015 MW exported to India
nepalnews.comNepal experienced a peak electricity demand of 1,650 MW during Laxmi Puja this year, fulfilling domestic needs entirely with local …
Oct 21, 2025 06:58