High power demand of 1,650 MW on Laxmi Puja, 1,015 MW exported to India
Summary
Nepal experienced a peak electricity demand of 1,650 MW during Laxmi Puja this year, fulfilling domestic needs entirely with local power and exporting 1,015 MW to India.
Key Points
- Nepal's peak electricity demand during Laxmi Puja in Tihar festival reached 1,650 MW.
- The peak occurred at 6:50 PM on Monday evening.
- This year's peak demand is 48 MW higher than last year's 1,602 MW.
- Nepal exported 1,015 MW of electricity to India during peak hours, a significant increase from last year's 253 MW.
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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.
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