NEA receives approval to renew 283 MW power export to India

Summary

Nepal Electricity Authority has received renewal approval from India's Central Electricity Authority to export 283 MW of electricity generated from eight hydropower projects, enabling continued sales in the Indian Energy Exchange and to Haryana and Bihar states.

Key Points
  • Nepal Electricity Authority received approval to renew the export of 283 MW of electricity to India.
  • The approval covers electricity generated from eight hydropower projects in Nepal.
  • Exports are made through the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and bilateral agreements with Indian states Haryana and Bihar.
  • Minister Kulman Ghising urged Indian officials to simplify and expedite electricity export approval processes.
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