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Nepal Electricity Authority 1

A YEAR IN REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Upper Tamakoshi Dam
2 Nepal Electricity Authority

Kulekhani Reservoir and Dam
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COMPLIMENTARY COPY
Contents
1. Message from the Minister
2. Message from the State Minster
3. Message from the Secretary
4. Board of Directors
5. Organization Structure
6. Deputy Managing Directors
7. Managing Director’s Report 1
8. Generation Directorate 13
9. Transmission Directorate 30
10. Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate 64
11. Planning, Monitoring and Information Technology Directorate 79
12. Engineering Services Directorate 83
13. Project Management Directorate 92
14. Business Development Directorate 118
15. Central Activities 143
16. Administration Directorate 146
17. Finance Directorate 152
Appendix
Statistics and Schematics 169
Financial Dashboard 170
Electricity Tariff 182
Electricity Generation Power Plants and Project 189
Generation Related Statistics and Performance Factors 190
Status of IPP’s and NEA Subsidiary Company Projects 192
Status of High Voltage Transmission Line and Grid Substation 197
Distribution System Data and loss percentage 224
Power Development Map of Nepal 225
Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) 226
Front Cover: 400 kV Transmission Towers in Koshi River

Back Cover up: Hetauda 400/220/132 kV Substation
Back Cover down: Sunwal 132 kV Substation
NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Head Office: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4153051, Fax: +977-1-4153009
Email: neamd@nea.org.np
Website: www.nea.org.np Nepal Electricity Authority 3

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Board of Directors
Mr. Dipak Khadka

Hon’ble Minister
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Chairman
Mr. Gopal Prasad Sigdel Mr. Dinesh Kumar Ghimire Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Pun
Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Secretary, (Revenue) Ministry of Finance Member from Consumer Group
Water Resources and Irrigation Member
Member
Mr. Kapil Acharya Mr. Bharat Raj Acharya Mr. Ratan Bahadur Ayer
Prominent Person in Power Sector Prominent Person in Commerce, Prominent Person in Power Sector
Member Industry and Financial Sector Member
Member
Mr. Kul Man Ghising

Managing Director, NEA
8 Nepal Electricity Authority Member Secretary
NEPAL ELECTRICITY
Nepal Electricity Authority AUTHORITY
Organization Structure
Organization Structure
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Audit Committee
Managing Director
Corporate Function
Internal Audit Department Managing Director's Secretariat

Level 11, (Acc.) Level 11, (T) Business Function
Planning, Monitoring & Information Business Development Project Management

Administration Directorate Finance Directorate Generation Directorate Transmission Directorate Distribution & Consumer
Technology Directorate Directorate Engineering Services Directorate Directorate
Level 12 , (A.) Level 12, (A) Level 12 , (T) Level 12 , (T) Services Directorate
Level 12, (T) Level 12, (T) Level 12, (T) Level 12, (T)
Level 12, (T)
Corporate Planning & Large Generation Operation & High Voltage Grid Development
Energy Efficiency & Loss Human Resources Planning & Technical Services
Monitoring Department Corporate Finance Maintenance Department Department Project Development
Reduction Department Department Department Transmission Line &
Level 11, (T) Department Level 11 (T) Level 11 (T) Substation Department
Level 11 (T) Level 11 (A) Level 11 (T) Department
Level 11 (Acc.) Level 11 (T) Level 11 (T)
Power System Management Medium Voltage Grid
Department Power Trade Department General Services Department Medium Generation Operation Development Department Smart Metering and
Level 11 (T.) Environment & Social Studies
Level 11 (T) Level 11 (A) & Maintenance Department Level 11 (T) Automation Department
Account Department Department Distribution Line and Substation
Level 11 (Acc.) Level 11 (T) Level 11, (T) Department
Information Technology Power System Operation Level 11 (T)
Department Level 11 (T.)
Department Company Management Div. Legal Department
Level 11 (T) Community & Rural
Level 11, (T) Level 10 (Ele.) Level 11 (A) Regulatory Compliance Generation Development & Geological Investigation
Support Department Electrification Department Department
Department Grid Operation Department Social Safeguard and
Level 11 (T) Level 11 (T) Level 11 (T) Environment Management
Administration Section Level 11 (A/Misc.) Level 11 (T)
Recruitment Department Department
Level 8 (A) Business Promotion Div. Training Management
Level 11 (A) Koshi Provincial Office, Level 11 (A/Misc.)
Level 10 (Ele.) Retirement Fund Administration Division Civil Division Biratnagar Department
Management Division Level 11 (T)
Level 10 (A) Level 10, (Civil) Level 11 (A)
Level 10 (Acc.) Administration Section
Administration Section Transmission Line & Sub Madhesh Provincial Office, Level 9 (A)
Level 9 (A) Finance Division Station Design Division Janakpur Physical Infrastructure Division
Level 10 (Acc.) Level 11 (T) Level 10 (Civil)
Level 10 (Ele.)
Finance Section
Administration Division Bagmati Provincial Office, Level 9 (Acc.)
Explanation:
Level 10 (A) Kathmandu Electromechanical Design and
(T) = Technical Level 11 (T) Construction Division
(A) = Administration Finance Division Level 10 (Ele.)
(Acc.) = Account Level 10, (Acc.)
Bagmati Province Division
(Ele.) = Electrical Office, Hetauda Administration Section
(A/Misc.) = Administration ‐ Miscellaneous Level 10 (Ele.) Level 9 (A)
High Voltage: 220 kV and Above
Gandaki Provincial Office,
Medium Voltage: below 220kV Pokhara Finance Section
Distribution Line: Below 66 kV Level 11 (T) Level 9 (Acc.)
Large Generation: 30 MW and Above
Medium Generation: Below 30 MW Lumbini Provincial Office,
Butwal
Level 11 (T)
Lumbini Province Division

Office, Nepalgunj
Level 10 (Ele.)
Karnali Provincial Office,

Surkhet
Level 11 (T)
Sudur Pashchim Provincial
Nepal Electricity Authority

Office, Attaria
Level 11 (T)
Procurement Management
Division
Level 10 (Ele.)
Administration Division
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Level 10 (A)
Finance Division
Level 10 (Acc.)
Deputy Managing Directors
Mr. Lok Hari Luintel Mr. Ramji Bhandari

Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Finance Directorate Engineering Services Directorate
Mr. Manoj Silwal Mr. Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha Mr. Tularam Giri
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate Transmission Directorate Administration Directorate
Mr. Madan Timsina Mr. Tara Prasad Pradhan Mr. Fanendra Raj Joshi
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Generation Directorate Project Management Directorate Deputed to Upper Arun Hydro Electric Ltd
Mr. Durga Nanda Bariyait Mr. Rajan Dhakal

Chief Deputy Chief
Planning, Monitoring and IT Directorate Business Development Directorate

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MANAGING
DIRECTOR’S
REPORT
N
epal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been the financial capacity. The year under review
fulfilling its obligation of generating, also achieved the record low Transmission and
transmitting and distributing reliable, Distribution losses in NEA’s history.
quality and affordable power to its esteemed
consumers for the last 39 years. I personally A total generation capacity in the last FY
feel privileged and honored of having had reached 3,157 MW with the commissioning of
the opportunity to present this annual report new projects equivalent to the capacity of 473
summarizing the difficulties and hurdles MW. The previous year recorded a severely dry
overcome to achieve the yearly targets set for winter, however, NEA managed to meet the
the last eight years. These recent past years, demand during the dry period.
after the successful abolition of the dreaded
Nepal entered into the era of power surplus
“load shedding” have seen NEA achieve ground
during the wet season months a couple of
breaking results in all fronts; be it reducing
years ago. This trend will continue to grow with
system losses, increase in generation, grid
the commissioning of more generation projects
expansion, electrification and export of surplus
in the years to come. Indian authorities have
electricity. All these positive results have
permitted the sale of around 700 MW of
converted NEA to a profit-making public utility.
electricity through Indian Energy Exchange
On behalf of NEA, on this auspicious occasion
Limited (IEX) and bilateral contracts.
of its 39th anniversary, I express my sincere
gratitude to all concerned for standing with us NEA has achieved the long cherished dream of
along the way and at the same time emphasize becoming a net exporter of electricity from the
our continued determination in improving last fiscal year. This increase in power export
the quality of service and ensuring electricity will not only enhance NEA’s financial health
access to all in the days ahead. but also play a significant role in helping the
nation increase foreign currency reserves thus
This Annual Report is a reflection of the
reducing the trade deficit.
achievements of the previous year and, at the
same time, the targets to be met in the coming NEA has continuously received an institutional
years. As in the last few years, the previous rating of AA+ (ICRA NP Issuer Rating Double
year has also witnessed increase in generation A Plus) from International Credit Rating
capacity and, in particular, the expansion Association (ICRA) Nepal Ltd since FY 2021/22.
of transmission and distribution system, Currently, the surveillance activities for the
enhancement of domestic consumption, fiscal year 2024/25 is being undertaken.
export of surplus electricity and strengthen

Despite decreasing the tariff by around 25 %, departed souls and assure greater vigilance
NEA has been able to make profit continuously and awareness to minimize accidents in future.
for the last eight years. Profit earned is due
to operational and managerial efficiency, The performances and achievements of NEA in
reduction in system loss and increase in export the year under review, 2023/24, are highlighted
of surplus energy. With increased profit each below:
year, NEA has been able to invest over NRs 100
Billion in the last eight years in various projects
a) Operational Performance
of generation, transmission and distribution. The number of consumers has been increasing
Further NEA has invested an additional NRs 56 gradually over the years and, in the FY 2023/24,
Billion in its subsidiary and associate companies. it has reached 5.46 million, an increase by 6.33
NEA’s total asset increased from NRs 211 Billion % against 5.14 million in the previous year.
to 632 Billion in the last eight years. The figure does not include the consumers
under Community Rural Electrification,
Digital transformation has empowered NEA which is currently serving about 0.48 million
to enhance the overall customer experience consumers across the country. As in the past,
by providing convenient and user-friendly the domestic consumer category remained the
services. Through online portals and mobile largest sector with 91.54% share of the total
applications, customers can now easily pay consumers. Industrial and other consumers
bills, report complaints and access information accounted for 1.26 % and 7.20 % respectively.
related to power supply and outage schedules. The total population with access to electricity
Additionally, NEA has introduced automated has reached 99 % in FY 2023/24.
customer support systems, allowing customers
to receive timely assistance and support, NEA’s hydropower plants generated 2,911 GWh
thus reducing response times and improving of electricity in the year, a slight decrease from
consumer satisfaction. The recently introduced the previous years’ 2,930 GWh. The energy
Customer Relationship Management Software purchased from Independent Power Producers
helps customers link directly with NEA. (IPPs) and NEA’s subsidiaries was 6,564 GWh and
2,597 GWh, an increase by 28.25 % and 4.37 %
As the functioning of NEA becomes more from the figure of 5,118 GWh and 2,488 GWh in FY
digitized, cyber security becomes paramount. 2023/24 respectively. The total energy imported
Acknowledging the significance of safeguarding from India was 1,895 GWh in FY 2023/24 as
critical infrastructure, NEA has already taken compared to 1,833 GWh in FY 2022/23, a slight
proactive steps to invest in cybersecurity increase by 3.38 %. The total available energy in
measures to protect against cyber threat and the system increased by 12.91 % to 13,966 GWh
ensure the security and reliability of the grid. in FY 2023/24 over the corresponding figure of
12,369 GWh in FY 2022/23.
NEA has adopted Gender Equality and Social
Inclusion (GESI) and has been prioritizing Out of the total available energy, NEA and its
the GESI principles throughout its operation subsidiaries contributed 39.43%, whereas
supporting women and marginalized import from India and purchase from domestic
communities to participate in its activities. IPPs accounted for 13.57% and 47.00%
respectively. The contribution of the domestic
Despite the high priority given to safety generation to the total available energy has
measures by NEA, some unfortunate cases of remained approximately the same with a slight
injuries and casualties were recorded due to increase from 85.18% in FY 2022/23 to 86.43%
electrical accidents. I, on behalf of the entire in FY 2023/24.
organization, would like to pay homage to the

MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
The total domestic consumption in FY 2023/24 expenses amounted to NRs 8,871 million in FY
was 10,243 GWh, an increase by 9.46 % over 2023/24, an increase from NRs 8,148 million in
the corresponding figure of 9,358 GWh in FY FY 2022/23. Foreign exchange loss decreased
2022/23. The total export to India soared to to NRs 1,528 million from NRs 1,542 million in
1,946 GWh in FY 2023/24 against the previous the previous year. The accumulated investment
year’s figure of 1,346 GWh only, an increase in Capital Works in Progress (CWIP) reached to
of 44.57%. Likewise, the import of energy was NRs. 221,631 million with the net addition of
1,895 GWh, which accounted for 13.57 % of NRs. 45,207 million for the year 2023/24.
the total available energy in FY 2023/24. Nepal
has become net exporter of electricity with the At the end of FY 2023/24, the total Retirement
export surpassing the import by 51 GWh. Fund balance was NRs 6,824 million of which
NRs 1,045 million has been provided as loan to
NEA has again been successful in reducing the the contributors.
system loss from 13.46 % in FY 2022/23 to
12.73 % in FY 2023/24. c) Ongoing Projects
There are several hydropower projects at
b) Financial Performance various stages of development under the
As compared to the previous year, NEA’s net Engineering Services Directorate (ESD). In FY
profit before tax stood at NRs. 13,307 million 2023/24, NEA identified various projects with
in 2023/24 from NRs. 12,077 million in FY more impetus being given to Storage type
2022/23, an increase by 10.19 %. projects. Numerous storage type projects have
been identified and after screening and ranking,
The gross revenue generated from energy sales the more attractive ones will be studied further
including the revenue from power export of for future development.
NRs 17,066 million in the FY 2023/24 reached
NRs 115,798 million, with an increase of 15.40 Similarly, 42,000 MW of Pumped Storage
% over the figure of NRs 100,346 million in Projects have been identified throughout the
the FY 2022/23. Revenue from other sources country and further studies of the better options
in FY 2023/24 increased to NRs 10,911 million will be carried out for development. Projects
from NRs 10,321 million in FY 2022/23. NEA's under various stages of study, at present, are
operating expenses including power purchase Syapru Lake PSP (332 MW) and Jawa Tila PROR
cost stood at NRs 88,529 million, an increase by project (73 MW).
9.92 % from NRs 80,538 million of the previous
year. The amount spent for power purchase ESD is also reviving the Karnali Chisapani
alone was NRs 69,054 million in FY 2023/24, an Multipurpose Project (10,800 MW). An
increase by 11.64 % from NRs 61,855 million in EOI notice has been published for Detailed
FY 2022/23. Engineering Design and preparation of Tender
Documents. RfP has been called to shortlisted
Other operating expenses for generation, Consulting firms for Detailed Engineering
transmission, distribution and royalty in FY Design and preparation of Tender Documents
2023/24 amounted to NRs 2,210 million, NRs of Sunkoshi-3 (683 MW).
2,376 million, NRs 12,268 million and NRs 1,636
NEA has signed MOU with Sutlej Jalvidyut
million respectively.
Nigam (SJVN), India, for the formation of a Joint
The interest expenses in FY 2023/24 have been Venture Company to develop Arun 4 HEP with
calculated as NRs 6,130 million against NRs an indicative capacity of 490.2 MW.
5,720 million in FY 2022/23, an increase by
NEA completed numerous major substations
7.17%. Similarly, depreciation and amortization
and transmission line projects in the year gone

by. Nepal’s first three major grid substations 10,826 MVA has been added in national grid
of 400kV voltage level at Hetauda, Dhalkebar within last eight years which can be marked as
and Inaruwa has been completed. Dhalkebar a significant achievement of NEA.
400kV substation is connected to Muzaffarpur
(India) substation via Dhalkebar- Muzaffarpur The total lengths of under-construction
400kV cross border transmission line. This transmission lines at 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV
cross-border link is instrumental for exporting/ voltage levels are 2,281 circuit km. Similarly, the
importing power between Nepal and India. total capacity of substations under construction
Dhalkebar substation is also connected to is 7,502 MVA. The planned and proposed
Inaruwa substation via Dhalkebar-Inaruwa transmission lines of total 6,334 circuit km and
400kV Transmission Line. The 400kV additional substation capacity of 15,750.5 MVA
transmission from Dhalkebar to Hetauda is of different voltage levels will be built within
under construction and shall be completed the next few years.
soon. Once completed, Hetauda-Dhalkebar-
NEA is implementing Substation Automation
Inaruwa 400kV transmission line will serve as
System (SAS) in 13 existing grid substations within
backbone of the national grid.
Kathmandu valley and 39 existing grid substations
Recently completed Raxaul – Parwanipur outside the valley for remote operation.
132 kV Second Circuit Transmission Line has
The existing transmission system of the major
augmented import/ export of power between
cities of the country will be insufficient to
Nepal and India.
meet the growing energy demand as well as
Kaligandaki Corridor 220 kV transmission line the peak demands. The study project “Power
is completed and helping evacuation of power Transmission System Plan for the Major Cities
from Kaligandaki basin to NEA grid through and associated Industrial areas” for the future
New Butwal 220kV Substation. Similarly, 220 growth till 2050 AD has been completed and
kV Trishuli 3B Hub and Chilime Hub substations will be implemented in different clusters.
were completed and transmission line from
NEA commissioned 9 new 33/11 kV distribution
Chilime to Trishuli 3B Hub is in the final stage of
substations of total capacity 91 MVA in FY
completion. These line and substations will be
2023/24. Including this total number of 33/11
helpful to evacuate power from the numerous
kV distribution substations under operation
hydro power projects being developed
has reached 196 with total capacity 2,524 MVA.
in Trishuli river basin. 220kV Matatirtha
Likewise, the total line lengths corresponding to
substation has recently been completed and
33 kV, 11 kV and 0.4/0.23 kV voltage levels under
220kV Markichowk substation is in the final
operation are 7,576 ckt. km, 50,676 ckt. km and
stage of completion. With this, Marsyangdi –
150,477 ckt. km respectively. In FY 2023/24
Kathmandu 220 kV transmission line will be
alone 339 ckt. km of 33 kV Line, 2,943 ckt. km
operated in 220kV voltage level which will play
of 11 kV Line and 5,207 ckt. km of 400/230 V
a vital role to meet the increased electricity
Line were completed and 3,289 numbers of
demand and ensure reliable power supply in
distribution transformers of capacity 86 MVA
the Kathmandu valley.
added in the distribution system. Total 45,474
The total length of transmission lines has nos. of distribution transformers with capacity
increased from 5,742 circuit kilometer (circuit 4,199 MVA are connected in the distribution
km) to 6,508 circuit km and total substation network.
capacity increased from 8,867 MVA to 13,050
Following Government of Nepal’s electricity
MVA in FY 2023/24. Total 3,597 circuit km
roadmap, NEA is committed to provide
transmission line and substation capacity of
access of electricity to every household by FY
2024/25. Rural Electrification and Distribution d) Subsidiary Companies

Network Expansion works are being executed
The successful implementation of Chilime
throughout the country to meet the set target
Hydropower Project under a subsidiary
of electricity access to all. In order to improve
company of NEA encouraged the development
safety and reliability of distribution system
of more projects under the company mode
and to have better aesthetic look of the City,
to ensure early decision making, public
distribution system underground project
participation and mobilizing domestic fund. The
has been implemented in major cities like
major projects operating under the Company
Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara and
mode are as follows;
Bharatpur. To improve the quality of electricity
supply in Madhesh Pradesh, construction of 1. Chilime Hydropower Company Limited
additional distribution system infrastructures (CHCL): CHCL was the first subsidiary
including the reinforcement of existing company of NEA and owns the Chilime
distribution networks is under progress. HEP (22.1 MW). It has five subsidiary
companies, namely; Rashuwagadhi
NEA has also conducted various activities to
Hydropower Company Limited (RGHCL)
enhance its operational efficiency, reduce
constructing Rashuwagadhi HEP (111
electricity loss and to improve service delivery.
MW), Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalvidyut
The implementation of Smart Grid and Smart
Company Limited (MBJCL) constructing
Metering System will increase efficiency
Middle Bhotekoshi HEP (102 MW),
and reduce losses. Kathmandu Valley Smart
Sanjen Jalvidyut Company Limited (SJCL)
Metering Project (first phase) has successfully
constructing Sanjen HEP (42.5 MW) and
implemented the installation of smart meters
Upper Sanjen HEP (14.8 MW), Chilime
and AMI infrastructure for 98,000 consumers
Seti Hydropower Company to develop Seti
in the areas under Ratnapark and Maharajgunj
Nadi 3 (87 MW) hydropower project and
Distribution Centers.
Chilime Engineering and Services Company
The second phase of the project with the Limited (ChesCo) to provide Engineering
objective of replacing 600,000 electronic/ and Consulting Services for developing
electromechanical meters by smart meters hydropower projects. Of the four projects
in nine distribution centers of Kathmandu under construction Sanjen (Upper) has
valley is in advance stage of procurement. In been generating since October 2023 and
addition, NEA is also replacing all three phase the other three are ready for generation.
electromechanical meters and non-smart TOD 2. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited
meters by smart meters. The replacement of (UTKHPL): Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456
electronic/electromechanical meters by smart MW) started commercial generation from
meters in Koshi Pradesh and Madhesh Pradesh August, 2021 and delivered 2,058.63 GWh
are under study. of energy to NEA in FY 2023/24.
The demand side management with energy UTKHPL has also started the construction of
efficiency program implemented in the past to Rolwaling Khola HEP (20.66 MW) under EPC
reduce peak energy demands of the system as mode. The construction of this Project will
a whole will be continued in the coming years. enhance the dry season energy of UTKHP
Capacitor bank installation project for different and increase the peaking hours from 4 to
substations and for distribution transformers, 6 even in the driest months. The Project is
which has helped to improve voltage profile and scheduled to be completed in 54 months.
reduce technical losses, will be implemented in
all grid and distribution substations as required. 3. Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL): Tanahu

Hydropower Project (140 MW) is being 4. Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited
developed under THL, a subsidiary company (TJVCL): This Company was established
of NEA, under co-financing from ADB, JICA with NEA and Nepal Doorsanchar Company
and EIB. The Package 1 Contractor Song Da Limited (NDCL) as promoters, to develop
Kalika JV (Vietnam-Nepal) has substantially Upper Trishuli 3B HEP (37 MW) as a
completed the establishment of essential cascade of Upper Trishuli 3A HEP. After
site facilities like aggregate cooling plant, ice the termination of the whole package EPC
plant etc. A major milestone was achieved contract in February 2023 with nearly 60%
on November 6, 2023, with the diversion of the works completed, the remaining
of the Seti River through Diversion Tunnel works have been divided into Lot 1 for Civil
2, enabling the construction of the main works and Lot 2 for Electromechanical and
dam. The construction of both diversion Hydromechanical. Contract for Lot 1 will be
tunnels, including the cofferdam, was signed soon and the contract for Lot 2 will
completed in June 2024. The excavation be signed by October 2024. The project is
of dam abutments on both banks is largely planned to be completed by April 2026.
completed, starting from elevation 545 m
5. Raghuganga Hydropower Limited (RGHPL):
and progressing down to the foundation
RGHPL was established to develop
level at 282 m.
Rahughat Hydroelectric Project (40 MW)
The Package 2 Contractor Sinohydro with EXIM Bank of India financing. Civil and
Corporation Limited, has substantially Hydro-mechanical Contractor, Jaiprakash
completed the excavation and concreting Associates Limited, India, and Electro-
of underground powerhouse. A successful mechanical Contractor, Bharat Heavy
breakthrough of headrace tunnel in Electrical Limited, India, are being engaged
heading was made on 31 March 2024. The in their works. At present the overall
installation of the tailrace gate, tailrace progress is approximately 79%. The tunnel
gantry crane, and powerhouse overhead breakthrough was achieved very recently
traveling crane has been completed. The on 30 June 2024. Due to the different
installation of the generator and power natural calamities as well as the effect of
transformer is underway. global pandemic, the completion date of
the project has been pushed to July 2025.
The Contractor for Package 3, KEC
International, India has completed the 6. Upper Arun Hydroelectric Ltd (UAHEL):
construction of foundation of 78 of 94 UAHEL was established for the
the towers. Erection of 69 towers has also development of Upper Arun Hydroelectric
been completed. The project is scheduled Project (1,063.36 MW) and Ikhuwa Khola
for completion by May 2026. Hydroelectric Project (40 MW). Consulting
Contract for Tender Design, Preparation
THL further envisages developing Lower
of Bidding Document, Construction
Seti Hydropower Project with an installed
Supervision and Post Construction Services
capacity of 126 MW in the downstream
was awarded on 14 February 2024.
reaches of Seti River. The Consultant, JV
The company aims to prepare Tender
of WAPCOS Limited, India and Nippon
Document by April 2025. Similarly, the
Koei Co. Ltd, Japan has submitted the final
Physical Hydraulic Model of the project
Detailed Design Report in June 2024. EIA
being constructed is set to be completed
study is in approval process. Starting from
by December, 2024. The Construction and
this fiscal year, the project is commencing
Consulting works relating to access road of
its preparatory works like land acquisition,
UAHEP are ongoing with estimated time
road/bridge construction etc.
for completion by February 2026. Likewise,
the employer’s camp is scheduled for 9. Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MJCL):
completion within this Fiscal Year. The MJCL is established to develop and
EIA report of the project is under review implement two projects, namely, Upper
at MoFE. The company aims for financial Modi A Hydroelectric Project (42MW) and
closure of the project by October 2024 Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project (19.8
under the aegis of the World Bank involving MW) in Kaski District. MJCL has signed
international lenders. a loan agreement with NMB Bank and
HIDCL to finance the project. Lot 1 (Civil
UAHEL has finalized the detailed project
and Hydromechanical works) was awarded
report of IKHPP and aims to complete the
to JV of Sichuan Shutian Construction
geotechnical and geological investigation
Engineering General Contracting Co
by the end of 2024. Land acquisition
Ltd., China and High Himalaya Hydro
scheduled to be completed by the next
Construction Pvt. Ltd, Nepal on 8 May 2024
Fiscal Year and the project is set to start
and Tenders for Lot 2 (Electromechanical
construction from 2026.
works) and 132 kV Transmission Line will
7. Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited be published within this fiscal year.
(TKJVC):TKJVCLimitedhasbeenincorporated
10. Utterganga Power Company Limited
for the development of Tamakoshi V HEP
(UGPCL): This company was established to
(99.8 MW), which is a cascade development
undertake the study and development of
of the Upper Tamakoshi HEP. A Tripartite
Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric Project
loan agreement was signed between
(828 MW) in Baglung district of Gandaki
NEA, TKJVC and Employee Provident
Province. A Contract with NEA Engineering
Fund (EPF) on 21 May 2023 for the debt
Company has been signed for study and
funding. Contract Agreement for the
analysis of two options; namely inter basin
Construction Management and Supervision
and in basin. EIA Report for inter basin
of construction was signed with Dolsar
option has been approved by MoFE.
Engineering Inc. Co., Turkey. Construction
works are to be implemented in two 11. Chainpur Seti Jalbidhyut Company
packages; Package 1: Civil and HM works Limited (CJCL): This is a company established
has been awarded to Sinohydro – KSNS JV to undertake the construction of the PROR
and Tender has been floated for Package 2: type Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project
Electromechanical and Transmission Line (210 MW). The project is designed to
works. generate an Annual Energy of 1,206 GWh.
Access Road to the Powerhouse site has
8. Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited:
been completed. Adit III and Adit IV are
This Company has been established for the
being excavated with support works. The
implementation of Dudhkoshi Storage HEP
Detailed Design and Bidding Document
(670 MW). The revised final reports are
preparation work has been completed.
expected to be submitted by July 2024. A
Land acquisition for project has been
decision has been taken to use the Tunnel
completed. The process for the Connection
Boring Machine (TBM) for excavating
Agreement is underway.
the 13.2 km Headrace Tunnel instead of
the Drill and Blast Method (DBM). The 12. NEA Engineering Company Limited (NEC):
Consultant is currently integrating the NEA established NEC to provide complete
modifications, addressing the comments engineering services and solutions in the
and suggestions provided by the Client and development of the energy sector as well as
working in consultation with the Panel of other infrastructures. NEC is providing the
Experts (PoE). consulting services for Feasibility Studies,

Detailed Engineering Design, Design and a combined installed capacity of 3,899 MW are
Documents review, Project Management, at various stages of development, with financial
Construction Planning, Financial Analysis closure yet to be achieved.
and Supervision of Hydroelectric and
other Infrastructure Projects in different During FY 2023/24, a total of 55 new PPAs
fields such as civil, hydro-mechanical, with hydropower plants with a combined
electro-mechanical, transmission lines installed capacity of 2286.3 MW and 8 solar
and distribution system, plant operation, plants totaling 90 MW were concluded. This
maintenance and rehabilitation works, etc. has increased the total number of PPAs signed
with the various IPPs to 455 with the combined
13. Nepal Power Trading Company Limited installed capacity of 10,301 MW as of FY
(NPTC): NPTC has been established with 2023/24. Building on the interest shown by
the objective of carrying out power trading developers on solar power, NEA issued another
within and outside the country. The RfP in 2023/24 for 800 MW of grid-connected
Company received the trading license and solar PV power projects through a tariff-based
transaction approval for its operation. competitive bidding process.
14. Power Transmission Company Nepal f) Cross Border Power Trading
Limited (PTCN): This company has been
established with the objective of developing In FY 2023/24, NEA achieved a significant
high voltage transmission interconnection milestone by becoming a net exporter of
system between Nepal and India. The electricity. Total imports were 1,895 GWh,
Nepal portion of the 400 kV double circuit while exports reached 1,946 GWh, translating
line between Dhalkebar and Muzaffarpur to NPR 16.93 billion in imports and NPR
was implemented by PTCN. PTCN also 17.06 billion in exports. This marks a major
developed the Nepal section of the 400 turnaround for a country that used to rely
kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from solely on electricity imports just a few years
Bhittamod to NEA substation at Dhalkebar. ago. Despite challenges during the dry season,
which saw a drop in domestic hydro generation
e) Private Sector Participation and increased reliance on power imports from
NEA has been facilitating the participation of India, NEA managed to ensure a reliable power
the private sector through Power Purchase supply for its consumers.
Agreements (PPA) to ensure meeting the
NEA engaged in electricity trading through
energy demand of the country.
various channels including the Power Exchange
A total of 23 new projects developed by the Market (Day-ahead Market/Real-time Market),
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with Medium-term Bilateral Agreements, and
a combined installed capacity of 463.255 the Indo-Nepal Power Exchange Committee
MW were commissioned in FY 2023/24. (PEC). For FY 2024/25, the tariff under the PEC
This has increased the total number of IPP- mechanism increased by 4.5% compared to the
owned projects in operation to 182 with a previous year, following the 15th PEC meeting’s
combined installed capacity of 2,496 MW, with decision concerning power transactions with
NEA’s subsidiary company projects contributing Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand at
492.9 MW. various voltage levels.
A total of 137 projects to be developed by IPPs, NEA also entered into two medium-term
with a combined installed capacity of 3,906 agreements: supplying 200 MW to Haryana
MW, are under construction after financial Discom and exporting up to 200 MW to Bihar
closure. Similarly, 136 IPP-owned projects with State Power Holding Co. Ltd. via the Nepal-

Bihar 132 kV transmission infrastructure. As of type projects to meet the seasonal demands,
FY 2023/24, NEA exported up to 700 MW and NEA has identified numerous storage and PSP
imported around 750 MW. The export volume projects for further development Similarly, in
is expected to increase significantly in the order to cater to the demand fluctuations at
coming years. different times of the day, we have initiated the
study of Pumped Storage Projects, which will
Looking ahead, a finalized draft Tripartite be ideal in meeting these varying needs. PSP
Agreement between NEA, NVVN, India and the that has been included for development in the
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) coming years is Syarpu PSP (334 MW).
for the sale of 40 MW of power from Nepal
to Bangladesh through Indian Territory will be NEA has set the policy to purchase solar power,
signed soon and this will represent a significant which are ideal to meet short term fluctuations,
step towards regional power integration for through competitive bidding process from
Nepal. the prospective bidders. Recently, NEA issued
Request for Proposal (RfP) for the purchase
g) Way Forward of 800 MW of grid-connected solar PV power
NEA, as a government-owned power sector through a tariff-based competitive bidding
utility, has always been moving forward to meet process. Further, a new PPA policy is under review
its main objective of satisfying its consumers for power purchase by allowing developers to
with reliable, quality and affordable supply of design hydropower projects with the optimum
electricity as well as maintaining sound financial Probability of Exceedence in order to generate
health for further development. Succeeding maximum energy and eventually enhance the
in meeting this objective has culminated in power export quantum during the wet season.
people’s trust and optimism in our endeavors
towards achieving the long-standing goal of NEA’s prime focus is to upgrade and expand
becoming self-reliant in our energy uses and transmission and distribution infrastructure
reducing trade deficit by exporting surplus for ensuring reliability and quality of supply to
electricity to neighboring countries. our consumers and enhancing the quantum
of power export in coming years. More high
NEA will continue its efforts in developing capacity transmission interconnections are
hydropower projects on its own, with joint being planned and executed between Nepal and
venture partners and through subsidiary India for commissioning in different timeframes.
companies. Our focus will be more on large-size Indian portion of Butwal – Gorakhpur 400 kV
reservoir and peaking hydropower projects. cross border line is under implementation
NEA is initiating construction of Dudhkoshi through the Joint Venture Company established
reservoir (635 MW), Upper Arun (1063 MW), between NEA and PowerGrid, India.
Chainpur Seti (210 MW), Tamakoshi V (99
MW) and Upper and Lower Modi (60 MW) Likewise, the Joint Steering Committee (JSC)
projects with utmost priority. Likewise, Arun meeting between Nepal and India decided
4 Hydropower Project (490.2 MW) is being to implement two more 400 kV cross border
developed by joint venture company between transmission lines to connect New Inaruwa,
NEA and Satlaj Jalvidyut Company, India. Nepal to Purnia, India and Dododhara, Nepal to
Bareli, India, the implementation modalities for
Similarly, the fourth Joint Steering Committee these projects will be finalized soon. Further, a
(JSC) meeting between Nepal and Bangladesh 220 kV transmission line from Chilime (Nepal)
has agreed to form a JV company to develop to Kerung (China) planned to be constructed,
Sunkoshi III HEP (683 MW) in the near future. will lead to Nepal-China power trading in the
Understanding the need of developing storage years to come.

We aim to enhance the capacity of transmission including Exim Banks.

and distribution systems, automate the
transmission and distribution systems, digitize The NEA has been able to provide electricity
and ultimately strengthen NEA. We are access to 99 % of total population. Rural
also proceeding with detailed engineering, Electrification and Distribution Network
environment and social studies of various Expansion works are under way to provide
transmission lines up to 400 kV voltage with electricity access to all within FY 2024/25 which
combined line length of more than 1000 km is aligned with the GoN set target.
and associated substations.
The primary objectives of NEA are to increase
NEA is constructing 400/220 kV backbone domestic demand and at the same time enhance
transmission lines within Nepal with the the quantum of power export. Nepal has
investment of GoN/NEA and the support already embarked on clean energy transition
from various donor agencies. Considering in several sectors like cooking, cooling, heating,
the prospects of high demand growth in transportation and manufacturing industries.
Kathmandu and other major urban areas of the With the continuous and uninterrupted supply
country, NEA has formulated plans for building of quality power, the use of Electric Vehicles
transmission and distribution infrastructures to (EVs) and electric cooking are now gaining
meet the growing demand for the next thirty popularity with the masses. This will not only
years. Studies for Power Transmission System help consume more electricity, but also save
Plan have been completed, whereas the land millions of dollars being spent on oil, gas and
acquisition for 20 different substations within coal import.
the Kathmandu valley is in progress. As per
NEA is committed to build robust infrastructures
the plan, NEA has started the implementation
to promote EVs and electric cooking. Under
of some of the projects with financial support
this mission, NEA has already completed the
from JICA and ADB.
installation and commissioning of EV charging
Similarly, the studies on the transmission stations based on DC Fast Charging Technology
system in 11 different clusters covering the at 62 prime locations all over Nepal. At the
major cities outside the Kathmandu valley are same time, NEA has also adopted the policy
also completed and will be implemented in to encourage private sector to come into this
different stages. This will not only meet the business, following which, private companies
power demand until 2050, but also enhance importing EVs have established charging
the reliability and quality of power supply. stations at various locations.
Furthermore, studies on 400 kV and 220 Nepal has lately transitioned from a nation
kV multi-circuit south corridor transmission of chronic electricity deficit to the changed
lines, approximately 600 km, along the postal landscape of electricity surplus. Moreover, NEA
highway are underway. This will connect various has been playing a crucial role to enhance cross
industrial corridors to meet the load demand border power trading with India and beyond.
of the upcoming industries near the Indo-Nepal The understanding reached, last year, to export
border. These transmission infrastructures will up to 10,000 MW to India in the coming 10
ultimately support cross border power trading years is another milestone in this regard.
between Nepal and the neighboring countries. Similarly, a tripartite agreement between NEA,
NEA will manage the fund required for the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)
implementation of these projects with its and NVVN, India to sell 40 MW from Nepal to
internal resources and the concessional loans Bangladesh through Indian territory, utilizing
from the various multilateral financing agencies existing transmission infrastructure, is likely

to be concluded soon. This is an important with the necessary infrastructure along with
achievement of exporting power beyond India Software Applications for digital transformation
and the volume is definitely likely to grow in the and automation with the emergence of
coming years. To enhance the power trade with Internet of Things (IoT) bringing together IT
India and Bangladesh, construction process of and Operation Technology (IT & OT). NEA is
a 400 kV Transmission Line from Inaruwa to paving the way for a more efficient, resilient
Anarmani has been initiated. and sustainable power sector by embracing
ICTs for safety and security, optimized business
A major achievement of NEA in the last eight operations and adopting best practices in
years is the massive expansion of high voltage procurement and asset management. The
Transmission Line network. The target here is recently established modern Distribution
to achieve a transmission line network capable Control Center and Data Center in Syuchatar
of dealing with up to 20,000 MW for export by will play a significant role in digitization of NEA.
2035. NEA will open avenues for issuing IPO at a Our endeavor towards this direction will lead to
premium value which will further enhance NEA’s Digital NEA which will be in line with the GoN's
investment capability for the development of vision of Digital Nepal.
major infrastructure projects in future.
NEA, in the last eight years has been successful
As Nepal Power Trading Company, a NEA in more than halving its system losses to 12.73
subsidiary, has already obtained the transaction % this year. We still have not achieved our
approval for its operation, NEA is committed to target of reducing these losses down to single
start the trading business through it in both digits. Hence our endeavor in this regard still
domestic and cross border markets soon. continues till the set target is met.
Green Hydrogen has attracted the imagination Organizational restructuring of NEA will
of the entire world, in view of the degrading continue to be our priority in the days to
environment resulting in drastic climate changes, come and it will be accomplished with the
as a major source of fuel for transportation adoption of a suitable modality by making
and industrial use in the coming days. Green necessary amendment to the NEA Act,
Hydrogen is not only used for transportation, 2041. The framework for restructuring has
but also for producing ammonia and chemical been formulated in the updated Corporate
fertilizers. Nepal should focus on production of Development Plan.
Green Hydrogen, Ammonia and Urea to ensure
our energy and food security needs. With the Capacity building programs will be continued
abundance of water and surplus hydropower, on a larger scale for efficient operation and
Nepal can and should take the initiative to play implementation of NEA’s activities. In this
a major role in this new field. In this context, regard, training for all levels of employees
NEA has carried out feasibility study for Green within the organization will be effectively
Hydrogen collaborating with Global Green conducted in the years to come.
Growth Institute and Kathmandu University,
so as to establish a Green Hydrogen Plant in It is our firm belief that ensuring the best
Nepal as a pilot project. NEA is also looking service delivery with reliable, affordable
for regional collaboration in green hydrogen and quality supply and improving morale
initiatives in the years to come. and financial health of our organization will
definitely improve our credibility and will
NEA has formulated IT Policy 2023, aiming to enhance the prospects for overall development
modernize its functions and ensure secure, of the organization. Our every endeavor shall
stable and standard IT infrastructure. NEA has be focused for better and efficient NEA.
committed itself to harness the potential of IT
h) Acknowledgements Exim bank of Korea, who have always helped

us in the past and are willing to continue their
I, on behalf of NEA, would like to take this
involvement in the coming days to achieve
opportunity to acknowledge the contribution
our goal of fulfilling the growing needs of
of everybody, directly or indirectly associated
energy. I also extend my sincere appreciation
with the performance and achievements of
to Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Citizen
NEA. First of all, I would like to bestow my
Investment Trust (CIT), HIDCL and Rashtriya
sincere gratitude on the Right Honorable Prime
Beema Sangsthan for their help in fulfilling our
Minister for his dynamic leadership in creating
investment needs. I sincerely appreciate the
conducive environment for hydropower
banks, auditors, IPPs, suppliers and investors
development in the country. I would also like to
for bestowing faith on us and helping us move
express my gratitude to the Honorable Minister
forward. Likewise, my thanks also go to the
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation,
power utilities of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh,
Chairman of NEA Board of Directors, for his
Indian power trading companies- NTPC Vidyut
proactive leadership in boosting the morale of
Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) and PTC India Limited-
team NEA and providing the right direction to
for continuously trading power with Nepal.
the organization. I am grateful to the honorable
State Minister of Energy, Water Resources and The role of the media in disseminating factual
Irrigation for his valuable support and guidance. information about the organization to the
general public has always been encouraging.
Likewise, I am also grateful to the Secretary,
I look forward for similar support in the days
MoEWRI, for his continuous and unwavering
ahead. I would also thank and express my
support and direction in meeting the targets
gratitude to all my predecessors, who have
assigned to NEA. My sincere gratitude also goes
contributed to NEA’s growth.
to the members of the NEA Board of Directors
for their expert and valuable guidance in The entire staff of NEA including the Employee
decision making and formulating policies Unions deserve appreciation for their hard work,
for the overall organizational performance support and cooperation for daily operation
and achievements within the framework of of activities and in implementing the policies
authorities and responsibilities envisaged in even in difficult situations. Finally, I would like
the NEA Act, 1984. to express my sincere thanks and appreciation
to our valued consumers and different
I would also like to thank the Government of
professional organizations for bearing with us
Nepal, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources
at times of extreme difficulties and boosting
and Irrigation, Ministry of Finance and other
our morale by recognizing our untiring efforts. I
concerned Ministries of the GoN for their
would like to assure our valued consumers that
continued support, encouragement and
every possible step will be taken to maintain a
patronage in the development of energy sector.
continuous, reliable and safe power supply in
I sincerely acknowledge the great concern
the coming days.
shown by the parliamentary committees in our
regular operation and development pursuits. I Thank You.
would also like to express my sincere gratitude
to Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) for
effective regulatory functions.
I am also grateful to the development partners

including World Bank, ADB, JICA, EU, EIB, AIIB,
KfW, NORAD, USAID, Saudi Fund, OPEC Fund, Kul Man Ghising
Exim Bank of India, Exim Bank of China and Managing Director
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
GENERATION
DIRECTORATE
T
he Generation Directorate, under the Under this Directorate, there are three
leadership of the Deputy Managing departments and two divisions
Director ensures the efficient operation
1. Large Generation Operation and
and maintenance of hydropower stations owned
Maintenance Department
by NEA. It manages twenty hydropower stations
and two thermal power plants with a total 2. Medium Generation Operation and
installed capacity of 627 MW. The Directorate's Maintenance Department
mission is to maximize energy generation 3. Generation Development and Support
through optimal resource utilization, including Department
periodic overhauls, preventive maintenance,
and rehabilitation programs at the generating 4. Finance Division
stations. 5. Administration Division
Timeline of Hydropower Development by NEA

Major Achievements significant milestone in Nepal's power sector

development highlights another achievement
For the Fiscal Year 2080/81 (2022/23) Gandak,
for the Generation Directorate.
Chatara, Seti and Sundarijal HPS achieved
generation more than 100 % of target. In the case of the storage power plant, the
Whereas Kaligandaki ‘A’, Middle Marsyangdi, maximum and minimum water level of
Marsyangdi, Upper Trishuli 3A, Modi, Devighat, Kulekhani reservoir in FY 2080/81 was recorded
Sunkoshi HPS have achieved more than 90% of as 1523.31 and 1483.94 MASL. With effective
target generation. utilization, altogether the combined generation
Comparison between Achievement of Designed generation and Target generation
of KL1, KL2 and KL3 reached 174 GWh in this

Indian authorities have permitted the NEA to
fiscal year.
sell a total of 690.5 MW of electricity through
Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX) and The aggregate output from the hydropower
bilateral afreement. This electricity is generated plants for the current fiscal year amounted
by NEA's power plants, including Kaligandaki to 2877.6 GWh. Specifically, during the dry
'A', Middle-Marsyangdi, Marsyangdi, Trishuli, season (December to February), the generation
Devighat, Chilime (a subsidiary of NEA), and totaled 755.6 GWh. Both figures represent
other Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This a slight decrease compared to the previous

GENERATION DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Source: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Climate Division

year. Several factors contribute to this decline, winter seasons, while storage energy maintains
among which the overall discharge of rivers balance. Generation rises from Chaitra to
throughout the year and precipitation levels Aswin, then declines until Falgun, with peak
during dry months are particularly noteworthy. storage use in Baisakh.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Large Generation Operation

Meteorology, this winter's precipitation was and Maintenance Department
12.5mm, only 20.8% of the expected norm. This
compares to 21.5% and 130.7% in the last two Power plants with installed capacity of 30 MW
fiscal years. Hydropower generation totaled 756 and above, including seven hydropower plants
GWh, slightly less than the previous year due totaling 465 MW, fall under this department.
to lower precipitation. However, generation by In fiscal year 2080/81, these plants generated
the end of the dry season shows an increasing 2441.6 GWh, about 85% of the total annual
trend over the past three years, and post-dry generation, meeting 89.9% of the 2714 GWh
season generation exceeds last year's levels. target and slightly less than the previous year
In addition, with the late arrival of monsoon, by 0.57%.
the wet season (April-May-June) received less All plants operate year-round, except Kulekhani
precipitation compared to the previous year I, Kulekhani II and Kulekhani III HEP, which are
resulting in decreased energy generation. of operating seasonal storage type. Among
Energy from Run-of-River (ROR) and storage seven power plants, four (Kaligandaki, Middle
facilities is used seasonally. ROR energy Marsyangdi, Marsyangdi, Chameliya) are PROR,
dominates during the monsoon and post- two (KL1 and KL2) are storage cum cascade and

and rubber seal of Diversion Gates were

replaced.
• The reservoir was flushed to clear sand
deposition during the Ashad 2081 flood.
• Auction of scraps and unwanted Materials
stored from project construction time.
one (UT3A) is ROR type. Kulekhani I collects

water year-round, mainly from monsoon
rainfall, and operates to meet seasonal load
demand, especially in dry season.
Kali Gandaki ‘A’ Hydropower Station

Located in Syangja district of Gandaki Province,
Kali Gandaki 'A' Hydropower Station is the
largest power station of the department with
an installed capacity of 144 MW and with 3
units each having capacity of 48 MW. It is a
six-hour daily peaking run-of-river type power
station having an annual design generation of
842 GWh and it was commissioned in 2002 AD.
The cumulative generation of the plant till

the end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 17,257 GWh
from the first run. The plant generated 841.6 Guide Bearing Repair/Replacement work
GWh of energy this year which is 1.07% more
compared to the previous year. This value is Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station
94.2% of target generation this year and 99.88%
Located in the Lamjung District of Gandaki
of design generation.
Province, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric
Major activities this year Station (MMHPS) is a peaking run-of-river
• Unit No. 2 was overhauled, with the hydroelectric plant with an installed capacity of
bottom ring, balancing pipes, and Governor 70 MW designed to produce 398 GWh a year.
servomotor replaced. This is a peaking run-of-river (PRoR) plant with
a daily peaking capacity of 5 hrs. at minimum
• GIS substation (Lekhnath Bay) was
discharge. The plant was commissioned in
maintained, including the 132 kV SF6 Circuit
December 2008.
Breaker's hydraulic mechanism and auxiliary
components. The cumulative generation of the plant till the
• Medium Voltage 17.5 kV Generator VCB in end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 6663.2 GWh from
Unit No. 3 was retrofitted. the first run. The plant generated 441.1 GWh of
• Condition monitoring of the Power energy this year which is 2.97% more compared
Transformer was completed. to the previous year. This value is 97.2% of
• Damaged portions of the sill beam, sill plate target generation this year and 110.95% of
design generation.
Major activities this year • Repair and maintenance of diversion weir

• Overhauled Unit No. 1 was carried out, gate, replacement of bottom rubber seal of
including replacing various eroded parts. gate no. 3, 5 & 2 and repair of respective sill
• Major overhaul of De-sanding Basin beam.
No. 3 was done, including replacing and • Repair and Maintenance of eroded surfaces
maintaining plates. of flushing Gates No. 1 and 2 as the activity
• Repair of spillway chute on gate No. 2 using was performed for first time since project
M60 grade concrete and epoxy coating. commissioning.
• Successfully auctioned over 1000 tons of • Replacement of filling valve of Unit No. 3.
steel and other scraps.
• Insulation resistance testing, Oil BDV testing
and oil filtration of all three transformers
(11/132 kV, 10MVA) of Unit No. 1.
• Pole and stator winding of Unit No. 1.
• Replacement of punctured 11kV, 800mm2,
Copper XLPE cable in Unit No. 1, L2
transformer.
• A portion of land near the powerhouse area,
previously at risk of flooding, was acquired
by NEA to safeguard against potential future
damage.
Replacement of Eroded plates of Desander Basin
Marsyangdi Hydropower Station

Marsyangdi Hydropower station is a peaking
run-off-river type power station, located in
Tanahun district in the Gandaki province. With
installed capacity of 69 MW and annual design
generation of 462.5 GWh, this plant has 4 hours
of peaking capacity. It was commissioned in
1989 AD.
The cumulative generation of the plant till

the end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 14595 GWh
from the first run. The plant generated 446.1
compared to the previous year. This value is
95% of target generation this year and 95.43%
of design generation. After assembly photo of runner shaft and
runner during overhauling of Unit No-1
Major activities this year
• Overhauling of Unit No. 1 along with Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station
replacement of runner, wicket gates, head
Located in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts of
cover wearing ring & facing plate, bottom
Bagmati Province in Nepal, Upper Trishuli 3A
wearing ring with facing plate

(UT3A) Hydro Power Station is a run-of-river • Replacement of bottom seal, repair

type power plant with an installed capacity of and painting of damaged skin plate and
60 MW and design is based on 70% exceedance fabrication and installation of 6 meters of
flow with an annual design generation capacity seal beam of Radial Gate No. 3.
of 489.76 GWh. • Repair of broken shaft of Screw hoist of
The cumulative generation of the plant till the Desander flushing gate No. 1&2.
end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 2035.5 GWh from • The Civil Structure at Headworks underwent
the first run. The plant generated 427.1 GWh of extensive repair works
energy this year which is 2.3% more compared • Plum concreting at cross river near Canal
to the previous year. This value is 90.4% of spillway.
target generation this year and 87.2% of design
generation. • Gabion Works in the downstream of Radial
Gate No. 3 & 4 Stilling basin.
Kulekhani I Hydropower Station
• In house in site welding repair of eroded
runners of Unit No.1 & 2. Kulekhani –I, located at Dhorsing, Makwanpur
is the only reservoir type Hydro-electric Power
• Repair of eroded upper guide bearing oil cooler Station in Nepal. It has installed capacity of 60
and its associated pipeline of Unit No. 2. MW with two units, each of 30 MW. This station
was designed as a peaking power station, but it
is often operated to the system requirements
for voltage improvement & system stability. The
power station is designed to generate 165 GWh
as primary energy and 46 GWh as secondary
energy.
The cumulative generation of the plant till the

end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 5615.3 GWh from
the first run. The plant generated 103.7 GWh of
energy this year which is 18.8% less compared
Repair of eroded upper guide bearing oil cooler to the previous year. The maximum and
Response of reservoir water level with corresponding monthly generation

minimum water level of Kulekhani reservoir Kulekhani II Hydropower Station

in FY 2080/81 was recorded as 1523.31 MASL
Kulekhani-II Hydropower Station, a 32 MW
(2080/08/17) and 1483.94 MASL (2081/03/14).
plant commissioned in 1986, is a cascade
Major activities this year of Kulekhani-I HPS with an annual design
capacity of 104.6 GWh. It uses water from KL-I
• Clearance of Chakhel Intake, sim intake and
HPS’s tailrace, the Mandu River, and the Rapti
Waterway Tunnel to regulate flow which was
Pumping Station. Mandu Intake is cleaned
fully blocked by debris due to the massive
post-wet season, and Rapti Pumping Station is
flood during rainy season.
maintained and operated as needed during the
• Construction of gabion check walls at dry season.
different sources of Kulekhani reservoir.
• 35 MVA power transformer oil filtration and
DGA test.
the first run. The plant generated 48.1 GWh of
• Installation of Hetauda double circuit, 66 energy this year which is 19.9% less compared
kV line side Capacitor Voltage Transformer to the previous year. This value is 54.8% of
(CVT). target generation this year and 45.98% of
• Insulation testing of Generator (IR Test), design generation.
Ф200 sq. mm 66 kV power cable
• Installation of chiller plant at powerhouse • Installation of a numerical relay-based
• Bathymetric survey was carried out to protection system for the generators and
monitor the live storage capacity of the the main transformer.
reservoir • Dismantling of old control cables and
installation of new control cables at the
switchyard.
• Condition monitoring and maintenance
of CMCC Panels, MCC Panels, GCB panels,
Isolator Panels, Battery Charger Panel, VCB
Panel, Exciter Panel, and Generator Lower
Bracket area.
• Repair and maintenance of Unit No. 2 MIV.
• Installation of new valves for surge tank
drainage system and Rapti Intake.
• Construction, repair and maintenance of
Check Wall at Mandu & Rapti Intake.
• Extension of pond with gabion wall and
temporary earth fill dam at Rapti intake for
increasing the ponding capacity.
Sand blasting for surface preparation at

Penstock Pipeline
• Under Water Repair and Maintenance of

Guide Frame Sill Beam (I – Beam) of Stoplog
of Both the Spillway Radial Gates at Damsite.
Medium Generation Operation and
Montoring of Exciter
Chameliya Hydropower Station
Chameliya Hydropower Station, a daily peaking
run-of-river (PROR) scheme with an installed
capacity of 30 MW is in Darchula district in
far western province. It has a designed annual
generation of 184.21 GWh. The Powerhouse is Overhauling of Unit No.1
located at Shailya-Shikhar Municipality, Ward
No. 1, Balanch, Darchula, and the Dam site is Maintenance Department
in Marma Rural Municipality, Bitule, Darchula. Power Plants with an installed capacity of
The powerhouse site is located 85 km from the less than 30 MW are categorized under this
district headquarter, Khalanga, Darchula, and is department. As such, Medium Generation
270 m from the nearest city, Dhangadhi. Operation and Maintenance Department,
The cumulative generation of the plant till the headed by Director, is responsible for the
end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 948.8 GWh from operation and maintenance of one (1) PROR,
the first run. The plant generated 134 GWh of twelve (12) ROR, one (1) diesel power plant and
energy this year which is 0.7% less compared one (1) Multifuel power Plant. Diesel Plant and
to the previous year. This value is 76.6% of Multifuel Power plant are overseen by Chatara
target generation this year and 72.7% of design HPS and Kulekhani III HPS respectively. With
generation. and increasing use of hydropower, thermal
plants are not in normal operation nowadays.
• Overhauling of Unit No.1 along with repair
and replacement of Turbine Runner, Wicket
Gates, Turbine Guide Bearing and Seal Ring
MIV Bypass Valve of Unit No 1.
• Repair and maintenance of Cooling Water
Supply System, Pressure Reducing valves,
Duplex Filters, Non-Return Valves and
Pressure Balancing pipes of both the Units,
Vertical Turbine Pumps of Dewatering System.
• Installation of Outdoor 36 kV 1250 A VCB at
33/11 kV Substation.

The combined installed capacity of the • Gravel Trap Cleaning near Balancing
hydropower and thermal plants associated Reservoir was performed.
with this department totals 123.03 MW. While
there is no generation associated with Hetauda
Diesel Plant and Multifuel Power Plant, actual
combined generation from 15 power plants
contribute to about 15% of the total generation,
which sums to 436 GWh for fiscal year 2080/81.
This value is about 84.3% of the accumulated
target of 517 GWh and is 1.26% less compared
to that of the last fiscal year’s generation under
this department.
Trishuli Hydropower Station

Trishuli Hydropower Station is constructed
on the bank of Trishuli River at Trishuli Bazar,
Nuwakot. It was commissioned in 1967 AD in Reinstallation of MIV for unit No.7
assistance with the Government of India at a
cost of INR 140 million with its initial installed Renovation and Modernization work of
capacity of 21 MW having 7 units of 3 MW Trishuli Hydropower Station is in progress. The
each. It was later rehabilitated in 1995 AD construction of bypass canal has been completed
and upgraded to 24 MW installed capacity which inturn has helped to enhance the
with 6 units each 3.5 MW and one unit of 3 generation performance. Extensive rehab works
MW. Being a peaking run-of-river plant with are being carried out on upgrading and replacing
a peaking capacity of 21 MWh and annual critical infrastructure. The major activities
design generation of 163 GWh. It's one unit is related to rehab work includes installation of
designed for standby purpose and only 6 units Various Panels (UAB, CT, NGT, DG etc.)
can run for full capacity. The annual Generation
in FY 2080/81 is 137.1 GWh which is 106.38% Devighat Hydropower Station
of target and the cumulative energy generated
Devighat Hydropower Plant is a cascade
till date is 5693.956 GWh.
development of Trishuli Hydropower Plant
Major Activities with installed capacity of 15 MW and annual
design generation of 114 GWh. It is located at
• Overhauling of unit No. 3 and 7 was done
Devighat, Nuwakot. The capacity of the units
including repair of MIV for both and guide
was improved and upgraded from an initial
vane servomotor for unit no.7
14.1 MW which was initially commissioned in
• Replacement of Guide Bearings, Thrust 1984.
Bearings and Thrust Pads was done on Unit
No. 2,3 4, 5 & 6 The cumulative generation of the plant till the
end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 3419.19 GWh
• Replacement of PT (Potential Transformer) in
from the first run. The plant has generated 86.8
Unit No. 4 Switchgear Panel was performed.
GWh of energy this year which is 2.34% less
• Replacement of 6.6kV VCB Synchronizing compared to the previous year. This value is
Breaker of Unit No. 6 has been done. 83.3% of target generation this year and 76.8%
• Repair of rotor pole connection for unit of design generation.
no.1

Major Activities The cumulative generation of the plant till the

• Overhauling Works of Unit No. 2 including end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 141.9 GWh from
repair and replacement of Francis Runner, the first run. The plant has generated 22.3
Guide Vanes, Turbine Nut Guard and other GWh of energy this year which is 19.1% less
turbine parts compared to the previous year. This value is
58% of target generation this year and 79.5% of
• Replacement of Hydraulic Operated Turbine design generation.
Inlet Bypass Valve of all units of Sluice Valves
of Bearing Oil Coolers of Unit No. 1. The major activities this year
• Repair Works of Rotor Pole and Connector • Repair and Servicing of SDMO 250kVA diesel
Circuit for unit no.2 generator at powerhouse (replacement
• Replacement of Current Transformer for of AVR card, speed controller, servicing of
Devighat Chapali Transmision Line Circuit 2. radiator) and make it operational
• Replacement of 66kV Surge Arrestor for • Installation of three phase cooling fan on
66/33kV Transformer. radiators of Power transformer.
• Replacement of Rotating Diode of Unit No. 3. • Installation of 2 numbers of intelligent

multi-channel inspection display controller
(Temperature Scanner)
• Installation, testing and commissioning of
numerical line protection relay on 132 kV
Line protection panel Hetauda side.
• Construction of retaining on way to adit 3
and head pond
Installation of Rotor Pole after repair of rotor

pole connector of Unit No. 2
Kulekhani III Hydropower Station

Kulekhani III Hydro Power Station (KL3) with
an installed capacity of 14 MW with an annual
energy generation of 40.85 GWh is a cascade
scheme of Kulekhani Storage Project (Kulekhani
I and Kulekhani II Hydro Power Stations).
Predominantly, KL3 utilizes the regulated flow
of Kulekhani II Hydro Power Station and the
natural flow of Khani Khola for the generation Repair and maintenance of
of electricity. Main Inlet Valve servomotor

Gandak Hydropower Station of Cooling Water System.

Gandak Hydro Power Station is located at • Overhauling works of Unit No.2.
Pratappur Gaun Palika ward no. -7, Nawalparasi. • Installation of 132 KV SF6 Breaker at
The powerhouse is a part of the irrigation cum Bardaghat bay at Switchyard and 132 KV
power generation scheme on Gandak River. Capacitive Voltage Transformer (CVT) at
Ramnagar bay at Switchyard.
The plant has three Horizontal mounted tubular
bulb turbines (one being Standby unit); low • Installation of temperature sensor & meter
head high discharge Kaplan Turbogenerators of with alarm system for protection in Thrust
5 MW each with an aggregate capacity of 15 and Turbine Guide Bearing of Unit No. 2.
MW and annual design generation of 106.38
GWh. The project was built in1979 AD with
Modi Khola Hydropower Station
the assistance of the Government of India and Modikhola Hydropower Station is located
the Government of Nepal with the total cost of at Dimuwa in Parbat district. It has installed
NRs. 170 million. It was handed over to NEA on capacity of 14.8 MW with two vertical shaft
31st, Aug 1981. Francis Turbines, 7.4 MW each and annual
design generation of 92.5 GWh. The cumulative
The cumulative generation of the plant till the generation of the plant till the end of F/Y
end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 1099 GWh from the 2080/81 reached 1363 GWh from the first run.
first run. The plant has generated 20.2 GWh of The plant has generated 72.3 GWh of energy
energy this year which is 36% more compared this year which is 2.14% less compared to the
to the previous year. This value is 102.1% of previous year. This value is 91.8% of target
target generation this year and 28.4% of design generation this year and 79.5% of design
generation. generation.
Major activities this year Major Activities this year

• Installation of repaired Turbine Guide • Overhauling works of unit no 1
Bearing and its components of Unit No. 2.
• Repair and maintenance of degravel,
• Repair and maintenance of all four runner flushing and purging gates of intake area.
blades and Oil divider rings (four sets) of
• Repair and maintenance work of auto filter
Unit No. 2.
and cooling system.
• Installation of repaired Impeller and repair
• Replacement of aggregate of 132 KV
and maintenance of housing of both units
switchyard area.
Dismantling and Lifting of Runner Blade MIV of unit No.2

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station • Installation, testing and commissioning of

7 MVA, 66/11 kV power transformer and
Sunkoshi Hydropower Station located 81
control and relay panel including XPLE Cable
km east from Kathmandu, in Sindupalchowk
and accessories
district is a run-of-river daily pondage power
station with an installed capacity of 10.05 • Repair and maintenance of 6 Barrage gates
MW and annual design generation of 70 GWh. and 2 sets of service gates (high strength
This station has 3 units of 3.35 MW each. The concreting, application of epoxy, H-beam
powerhouse was commissioned in January and SS plate change, de-rusting, painting,
1972 with a friendly cooperation of the Water rubber seal and bolts change).
Conservancy and Electric Power Ministry of the • Deep boring for drinking water.
People’s Republic of China and Government of
Nepal. Illam (Puwa Khola) Hydropower Station
Ilam (Puwakhola) hydropower station, run-
off river type plant, located at Golakharka,
Ilam having an installed capacity of 6.2 MW
the first run. The plant has generated 58.2
and annual design generation of 48 GWh
was commissioned in 1999 AD. It was jointly
commissioned and constructed with the in-
house management of the Nepal Electricity
Authority and the source of fund was the
Major activities this year Government of Nepal and Nepal Electricity
Authority, the total cost of which was US$
• Overhauling of unit-2 and unit-3
15.7million dollars.
• Replacement of new set of arms on Barrage
gate 3. The cumulative generation of the plant till
the end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 149.6 GWh
• Installation of new Gallery Gate-1 (gravel
from the first run. The plant has generated 2.8
trap gate), 3-sets of penstock intake gate,
2-sets of forebay gallery gate, 3-sets of
trash rack panels and supporting beams on
penstock intake gates.
• Installation of new auxiliaries like HP and LP
compressors, HP VT Pump, air coolers, oil Major activities this year
coolers, turbine lifting brakes. • Replacement of Runner, Needles, Nozzles
with its assembly along with oil sealing rings
during overhauling of Unit No. 1.
• Repairing and main seals replacement of

spherical main Inlet Valve (MIV) of Unit No.2.
• River protection Works including Repairing

of Weir of Intake
Chatara Hydropower Station

Chatara Hydropower Station, a canal drop
type hydropower station, is located at Chatara,
Overhauling of Unit No.3

• Installation of Potential Transformers in

Common Bus Bar.
Panauti Hydropower Station

Panauti Hydropower Station is the third oldest
Hydropower Station in Nepal. It is run of river
scheme hydropower plant with intake on the
right bank of Roshi Khola and Powerhouse is
located at Khopasi, Kavre, nearly 35 km east
of Kathmandu. The plant has 3 units of Francis
Turbine with 800kW each (one unit being
standby) with annual design generation of
Turbine Overhauling Works of Unit #01 6.97 GWh. It was commissioned in 1965 A.D.
Sunsari with an installed capacity of 3.2 and developed jointly by the Soviet Union
MW (2 units, each of capacity 1.6 MW) and Government and GON at the cost of NRs. 27
annual design generation of 6 GWh. It was million. The station was developed with the
commissioned in 1996 AD with the assistance joint purpose of hydropower generation and
from Government of India at a cost of NRs. irrigation. However, the water in the canal has
162.6 million. also been used for drinking purposes as well.
The operation of Multi Fuel Power Plant The cumulative generation of this plant till
(which is non-operational) is now under the the end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 149.6 GWh
management of Chatara Hydropower Station. from the first run. The plant has generated 2.8
The cumulative generation of the Chatara compared to the previous year. This value is
Hydropower Plant till the end of F/Y 2080/81 83.5% of target generation this year and 40.3%
reached 68.5 GWh from the first run. The plant of design generation
has generated 3.4 GWh of energy this year
which is 3.29% more compared to the previous Major activities this year
year. This value is 102% of target generation • Repair and Maintenance of Rotor-Shaft of
this year and 56.9% of design generation Unit-2
Major activities this year • Repair and Maintenance of Exciter Coupling
• Installation of 2 set of Disconnecting Switches of Unit-3
and Lightening Arrestors in Switchyard. • Bladder Replacement of Unit-2 and 3
• Replacement of oil header Seals of Runner
Hub.
Chatara HPS with Intake and Gates Overhauling of Unit-1

• Replacement of 33kV Lighting arrester at Fewa Hydropower Station

switchyard
Seti Hydropower Station

Seti Hydropower Station is a run off river type
with an installed capacity of 1.5 MW and
design generation of 9.8 GWh consisting of 3
units each of 0.5 MW. It is located at Nadipur,
Pokhara, 03 and was commissioned in 1985 AD
with assistance from Government of People’s
Republic of China and Government of Nepal.
The canal for this power station is primarily
used for irrigation purposes, looked after by
Irrigation Division Office, Pokhara and hence,
the operation of this power station is affected
by irrigation as well.
The cumulative generation of this plant till the

end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 383 GWh from the
first run. The plant has generated 11.7 GWh of
energy this year which is 1.13% less compared
to the previous year. This value is 104% of target
generation this year and 119.3% of design
generation. Reinstallation of MIV during
overhauling of unit no. 1
Phewa hydropower station is a canal drop type
• Overhauling of Unit no.1 including major
power station having an installed capacity of
repair and Maintenance of Turbine parts
1.0 MW and located at Pardi, Birauta, Pokhara
• Replacement of Generator Guide Bearing with an annual design generation of 6.5 GWh.
(DE) Oil Cooler (1 no.) and Turbine Combined It consists of 4 units each 0.25 MW. It was
(Guide & Thrust) Bearing Oil Cooler (1 no.) commissioned in 1969 AD and developed
on Unit no. 2. jointly by Government of India and Government
• Replacement of Slip rings for rotor excitation of Nepal. The public encroachment of power
of Unit no. 1. canal leading to power house is a concern for
normal operation regardless of the availability
• Repair and maintenance of Unit 3 MIV
of generating units.
driving gear and installation.
• Repair and Maintenance of Desander Intake The cumulative generation of this plant till
Gates 2 nos. (Gearbox housing repair, Motor the end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 103.9 GWh
replacement, Seal replacement, Spindle from the first run. The plant has generated 1.1
straightening and Control panel repairing). GWh of energy this year which is 21.97% less
• Replacement of Rubber bladder of
35.2% of target generation this year and 17% of
compressor tank and nitrogen gas filling of
design generation.
Unit no. 3 OPU.

Major activities this year equipment was supplied by The English Electric
• Installation and Commissioning of New DC Company Ltd., England. It was commissioned in
Battery charger with Battery having capacity 1934 AD and is the second oldest hydropower
110 V DC total. plant constructed in Nepal.
• Overhauling of Unit no. 1. The cumulative generation of this plant till

• Repair and Maintenance of 50 KVA the end of F/Y 2080/81 reached 153.7 GWh
Transformer and Installation for Station from the first run. The plant has generated 6.2
Service. GWh of energy this year which is 6.94% more
compared to the previous year. This value
• Installation of 11 KV Link switch and Repair is 102.8% of target generation this year and
of 11 KV line with changing Lightning 129.7% of design generation.
Arrester/ Disc/ Pin.
• Repairing by Welding of Penstock pipe
leakage area.
Turbine Floor and generating units at

Sundarijal HPS
Pharping Hydropower Station

Pharping Hydropower Station is the first Power
Station built in Nepal, and it has held the legacy
of hydropower development in Nepal for more
than a century. It was inaugurated by the late
king Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah Dev on Monday,
22 May 1911 (B.S. 1968, 9th Jestha).
It was constructed with a grant from British

Government at a cost of NRs. 0.713 million. It
Overhauling of unit no. 1 is in Pharping of Kathmandu district, nearly 12
km south of the city. There are two units each
Sundarijal Hydropower Station 250 kW with an aggregate installed capacity
Sundarijal Hydropower Station is located at of 500 kW. As the water from the penstock
Sundarijal, 15 km northeast of Kathmandu has been diverted to drinking water supply
and serves twin purposes of water supply and to Kathmandu by KUKL, the plant is not being
energy. The tail-water discharge is utilized for operated for generation nowadays though it
water supply system to Kathmandu Valley. It has has been placed in standby mode to operate
two turbo-generator sets with total installed occasionally and to demonstrate to the visitors.
capacity of 970 kW This plant was erected NEA Engineering Company has been assigned
under Colombo Plan scheme whereby the main the task of performing the necessary study
Nepal has an installed capacity of 39 MW. Out

of total installed capacity of 39 MW, 26 MW
capacity was put into service in fiscal year
1990/91 and an additional 13 MW capacity was
put into service in fiscal year 1997/98. Multifuel
Power Plant has 6 (Six) Wartsila Diesel engines
that use furnace oil (FO) as a source of energy.
There are two generator units, each of 7.5 MVA
from Leroy Somer France and four units, each
of 8.144 MVA from Alstom, France.
Pharping Powerhouse Multifuel Power Plant
works and making a masterplan to develop this The major overhauling of all the six units was
historical plant as a hydroelectric museum and concluded in 2013 A.D. Till date, the plant has
tourist attraction center. generated about 593GWh of energy. Currently
this thermal plant is not in normal operation
Hetauda Diesel Powerhouse and is managed by Chatara HPS.
Hetauda Diesel Power Plant, with an installed
Generation Development
capacity of 14.41 MW is located at Hetauda,
Makawanpur. The first phase with three sets and Support Department
of English Units was commissioned in 1963 This is a newly formulated Department by
and the second phase with four sets of Russian NEA Board by merging two departments
Units was commissioned in 1980 in assistance (Generation Development Department and
from British Government and Government Technical Support Department). Its objective is
of Nepal. Over the recent years, the use of to develop and construct new power projects
this thermal plant has been very nominal and and support various O & M issues of the plant
only operated for testing purposes only and is under operation. After successful completion
managed by Kulekhani III HEP. To this day, the of Upper Trishuli 3A and Kulekhani III project,
cumulative generation of the plant has reached however, NEA hasn’t undertaken any new
155.53 GWh from its first run. projects.
Multi- Fuel Power Plant NEA has signed an MOU with the School of
Engineering, Kathmandu University for "Green
Multifuel Power Plant located at Bansbari,
hydrogen technologies contributing to the
Morang in the Eastern Industrial corridor of
domestic economy with better utilization of

hydropower electricity" in last Fiscal Year. The Hydropower Automation Project

prime objective of this program is to expedite
Most of NEA's hydropower plants face
the capacity development of academic
challenges due to aging infrastructure and
institutions and NEA for better utilization of
obsolete technology, particularly conventional
hydropower electricity for the promotion of
relay logic control systems that are hard to
industrial development in Nepal. The present
maintain and lack manufacturer support. The
status of the project seems to be a submission
scarcity of spare parts further complicates
of “Desk Study Report” by KU till now and
repairs. Retrofitting these plants with modern
further work is under progress.
PLC-based control and numerical relay
Electromechanical Workshop protection systems would improve reliability,
availability, and allow integration with advanced
Construction Project
automation technologies like SCADA and DCS.
NEA has envisioned an electromechanical
workshop capable of repair and maintenance Key plants such as Kulekhani First, Kulekhani
of almost all types of electromechanical Second, and Marsyangdi are affected by
equipment used in powerhouses of NEA. For outdated relays, sensors, and transducers,
this purpose, the Generation Directorate has leading to unnecessary shutdowns and
commenced the 'Electromechanical Workshop increased safety risks. Many gate control
Construction Project’. systems, including those at Kulekhani First,
Marsyangdi, and Kaligandaki 'A', are non-
operational, requiring manual operation that
slows emergency responses and increases the
risk of structural damage.
The Hydropower Automation Project aims

to modernize infrastructure by upgrading or
replacing old equipment, improving plant
and gate control systems, and implementing
advanced automation technologies. The
contract agreement has been made with Andritz
Hydro for upgrading control and protection
Design Plan of Electromechanical Workshop systems at Kulekhani First and Second, with
further studies and upgrades planned for
For the initial phase, the project has set a target other plants in the next phase. Currently works
to build the capability for, repair of turbine related to automation are being carried out at
and associated parts for NEA owned HPP, KL1 and KL2.
fabrication of smaller to medium components,
fabrication of hydro mechanical components
(gate, penstock etc) for IPPs and HVOF
coating. While, in the long run the project
has planned to extend project for fabrication
of large hydro mechanical components, on
site overhauling, erection and rehabilitation
works of HPPs, testing of material properties,
testing of electrical and electronic systems and
components, human resources development Contract agreement ceremony
related to repair and maintenance. for Automation Project
TRANSMISSION
DIRECTORATE
T
ransmission Directorate headed by • To envisage, formulate, and implement
the Deputy Managing Director is fully short term, medium-term and long term
devoted to its responsibility of planning, development plans of transmission system
constructing, upgrading,operating and network of 66 kV and above voltage levels
maintaining high-voltage transmission lines to evacuate the power generated as per the
and substations from 66 kV to 400 kV voltage GoN strategy (15,000 MW in 10 years) as
level across the country.The transmission well as to serve the rapidly growing demand
network bridges an important link between of the country.
various power plants and distribution networks • To reinforce/up-grade the existing
ensuring the reliable and quality power to the transmission lines and substations capacity.
consumers.
The Directorate is responsible for operating
High Voltage Grid Development Department INPS in synchronous mode with Indian Grid
(HVGDD), Medium Voltage Grid Development to make the system more reliable, secured
Department (MVGDD), Power System and robust. Moreover, this Directorate is
Operation Department (PSOD) and Grid also taking the responsibility for power
Operation Department (GOD) are the four exchange across border countries through
departments under this directorate and each cross-border transmission lines. The first-ever
of them is headed by a Director. 400 kV Dhalkebar-Muzzaffapur cross-border
transmission line has played a vital role in the
The main objectives of the directorate are:
power flow between Nepal and India. Joint
• To ensure the development and construction Venture Company between NEA and Power
of efficient, coordinated and economical Grid, India for the construction of Indian
system of transmission network from 66 kV Portion of the New Butwal-Gorakhpur 400 kV
to 400 kV voltage level for smooth flow of cross-border transmission line has been formed
electricity from generating stations to the and contractor has been mobilized to construct
distant load centers. transmission line and substation.
• To operate, monitor and maintain the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal
transmission system in an efficient manner. funded by Millennium Challenge Corporation
• To ensure the quality and reliable power (MCC) has taken care of construction of
supply to consumers by reducing system Nepal portion of Butwal-Gorakhpur 400 kV
outages and continuous supervision of INPS. cross-border transmission line and associated
substations.

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Recently Completed Projects of 400 kV double circuit lines from Dhalkebar,

400/220 kV, 3×315MVA, 3 phase transformers,
1. Hetauda- Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV
50MVAr, 3 phase bus reactor and its associated
Substation Expansion
bays at Inaruwa substation.
Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV Substation
All three substations are 400 kV gas insulated
Expansion Project was funded by the
switchgear (GIS) type with one and half breaker
Government of Nepal which includes Nepal’s
busbar scheme. These substations are equipped
first three major grid substations of 400 kV
with a state-of-the-art control, protection and
voltage level at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and
automation system based on IEC 61850 open
Inaruwa. The Dhalkebar 400 kV substation is
standards to facilitate communication between
connected to the Muzaffarpur (India) substation
numerous devices within the substation and
via. Dhalkebar- Muzaffarpur 400 kV cross
beyond. NEA Engineering Company has been
border transmission line and is also connected
appointed as a design check and construction
to Hetauda and Inaruwa via. Hetauda-
supervision Consultant for this project.
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV Transmission Line.
The Dhalkebar- Muzzaffarpur cross-border link For the construction of 400 kV GIS substation
is the key for exporting/importing the electricity at Dhalkebar contract had been awarded to
between Nepal and India. All three substations ABB India Limited on December 2017 (latter
aim to serve as a backbone to transmission line on assignment of the project had been transfer
system in the national grid of Nepal. This project to Linxon India Pvt. Limited on July 2020). The
was started in the fiscal year 2073/74 BS. cost of project is US$17.58 million and NPR
220.33 million. Despite covid -19 pandemic and
The scope of project included the construction
lockdown imposed by GoN the construction
of 400 kV six line bays for termination of 400
of the Dhalkebar substation was completed
kV double circuit lines from Muzaffarpur
and in operation since November 11, 2020.
(India), Hetauda and Inaruwa, 400/220 kV,
Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma
3×315 MVA,3 phase transformers, 80MVAr 3
Oli inaugurated the substation on February 1,
phase bus reactor and its associated bays at
2021 (BS 2077-10-19).
Dhalkebar substation, 400 kV four line bays for
termination of 400 kV double circuit lines from Similarly, for the construction of 400 kV
Dhalkebar and Ratmate, 400/220 kV, 4X167 GIS substation at Hetauda and Inaruwa,
MVA 1 phase transformers, 50 MVAr 3 phase contract was awarded to Siemens Limited,
bus reactor and its associated bays at Hetauda India on December 2018 with contract price
substation and two line bays for termination of US$ 28.41 million and NPR 410.54. But,
Inaugration of 400 KV Inaruwa GIS Substation 315 MVA Transformers at Inaruwa substation

COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown imposed the reliability of power supply. The estimated
by Government of Nepal affected the works project cost was around US$ 170 million and it
schedule of the substation. Furthermore, due was funded by World Bank,GON and NEA. After
to flooding of Inaruwa Substation on19-21 the closing of the World Bank loan on October
October 2021, some of the parts of the GIS 31, 2021, the project was financed by GON
were damaged leading to the re-manufacturing and NEA. NEA Engineering Company Limited is
and reimport of those damaged GIS parts. appointed as a design check and construction
supervision consultant for 400kV Hetauda-
Despite various challenges, both the Inaruwa Dhalkebar-Inaruwa Transmission Lines and
and Hetauda substations have been completed. Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 220kV substations
The Inaruwa substation has been operational construction works. This project was started in
since October 16, 2023, and the Hetauda AD 2012 and completed on June 2024.
substation since June 7, 2024. The Honorable
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal The scope of this parts of project included
'Prachanda' inaugurated the Inaruwa substation followings:
on December 22, 2023 (BS 2080-09-06), and
• Design, supply and construction of
the Hetauda substation on June 14, 2024 (BS
approximately 153 km of Dhalkebar-Inaruwa
2081-02-32).
400 kV, double circuit Quad Moose ACSR
2. Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV Transmission conductor transmission line.
Line and Hetauda 220/132 kV Substation • Design, supply and construction of Hetauda
substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160 MVA and
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa is one of the section
132/11 kV, 10 MVA Transformers and its
of Heatuda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV
associated bays, 2 nos. of 220 kV lines
Transmission Line. Objective of this project was to
bays for termination of 220 kV Hetauda-
establish high voltage cross-border transmission
Dhalkebar D/C Lines and 220 kV line bays
link capacity of about 2,000 MW to facilitate
for the termination of 220 kV Double Circuit
exchange of power with India and to improve
lines from Bharatpur.
QUAD ACSR Moose Conductor Stringing

Inauguration of 400/220/132/11kV Hetauda Substation by Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa section, a part of Hetauda- compensation payment of land parcel under

Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV Transmission Line, ROW are in progress.
was completed and charged on June 25,
2024. Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV Transmission Further, the 220/132 kV Hetauda and Inaruwa
Line is the NEA's first 400kV transmission line substation balance works was awarded to
with a capacity of about 4000 MW. The ROW M/s Consortium of Siemens Limited and
indentification, compensation fixation and Telmos Electronics on December 20, 2018.
220/132/11kV Hetauda Substation

The 220/132/11 kV Hetauda substation is construction of a 2x160 MVA 220/132 kV

charged at 220kV voltage level on June 5, 2024. substation plus a 1x50 MVA 132/33 kV
400/220/132/11 kV Hetauda substation was substation at Kispang Rural Municipality
inaugurated by Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister in the Nuwakot district. The 220/132 kV
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on June transformer includes two banks of 160 MVA
14, 2024. Initially, Hetauda-Bharatpur 220kV autotransformers formed with seven 220/132
Transmission Line was charged at 132 kV kV, 53.33 MVA single-phase auto transformers.
and connected to Old Hetuada Substation. The 132/33 kV transformer includes a 50 MVA,
After successfully charging of 220 kV Hetauda 132/33 kV, 3-phase power transformer. The
substation, Hetauda-Bharatpur 220 kV 220 kV bays are of the Hybrid GIS type, which
Transmission Line will be charged at 220 kV are the first in Nepal at the 220 kV voltage level,
voltage level. The other remaining civil works while the 132 kV and 33 kV bays are of AIS type.
of the substation is expected to be completed
by end of December, 2024. The capacity of The project cost is estimated to be US$ 16.5
220/132/11 kV Hetauda substation is 330 MVA. million with joint funding from the Government
of Nepal, Germany (KfW), and the European
3. Trishuli 3B 220 kV HUB Substation Investment Bank (EIB). A contract was signed
with M/s PINGGAO GROUP CO., LTD (China)
In the Trishuli basin, numerous hydropower on November 13, 2017, with a contract value
projects are in their advanced phases of of US$ 12.5 million, and the contract became
construction, and many new projects are effective on December 20, 2017.
being constructed, namely: Upper Trishuli 3A,
Upper Trishuli-1, Upper Trishuli 3B, Sanjen, By the end of the fiscal year 2080/81 B.S., the
Rasuwagadhi, Upper Mailung HPP, and other overall physical progress of the project is about
IPPs. The objective of the Trishuli 3B 220 kV 98%. Final finishing work, including PCC/RCC
Hub substation is to accumulate about 600 MW and internal road and boundary wall work,
of power generated in the Trishuli, Chilime, is ongoing. Major challenges of the project
and neighboring river basins and evacuate were completing the site leveling and river/
that power via the 220 kV Trishuli-Matatirtha rivulet protection works. About 99% of site
transmission line to the INPS. leveling and 99% of the river/rivulet protection
have been completed. Preliminary works
The scope of this project includes the like the quarter building and boundary walls
Overall View of the Project

Inauguration Program May 17, 2024

were completed in the last six years. 99% of meet increasing industrial demand of Birgung
equipment and structures have been supplied corridor.
to the site and installed in the substation.
Lighting mast structures are in the process of Scope of this project included construction
being dispatched. of 22 km second circuit transmission line
on same double circuit tower of existing
Since this is a very urgent project to evacuate Raxaul-Parwanipur 132 kV transmission line
power from various IPPs (around 600 MW and expansion of 132 kV bay at Raxaul and
in the near future), the project is given high Parwanipur substation. Estimated cost of the
priority. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, design project was US$ 1.5 Million and was funded by
issues, and the contractor’s non-performance, GoN.
the project has been impacted. However,
the substation was inaugurated on May 17, NEA had signed contract agreement with M/s
2024, by higher officials from EIB, KfW, and Sigma Con on August 05, 2021 (12 month
the Minister from the Government of Nepal. Contract) for all the works and the second
The punch-out works, such as switchyard PCC, circuit was charged on January 4, 2024.
stone spreading, and internal road RCC/PCC,
5. Bardghat - Sardi 132 kV Transmission Line
are underway, with the completion of these
punch-out works rescheduled for September Objective of this project was to provide power
30, 2024. supply to Hongshi - Shivam Cement Industry.
Scope of the project included construction of
4. Raxual- Parwanipur 132 kV Second
20 km long 132 kV double circuit transmission
circuit Transmission Line
line with ACSR Bear conductor from Bardghat
Raxual – Parwanipur 132 kV second circuit substation to Sardi and 132 kV line bay extension
transmission line project was initiated to at existing Bardghat substation. The cost of
increase import/export of power between the project was estimated to be USD 6 Million
India and Nepal. This line will be helpful to and was funded by GoN through Ministry of

Projects under Construction

1. Burtibang- Paudi Amrai- Tamghas-
Sandhikharka- Gorusinghe 132 kV
Transmission Line
This project aims to extend the transmission

line from Kapilvastu district to Arghakhachi,
Gulmi and Baglung districts to improve power
supply, reduce outages due to long distribution
networks, and decrease the overall technical
loss. The project will provide the electrical
network for power evacuation of proposed
hydroelectric projects in this region. The
project's overall cost is around US$ 39.5 Million
Narrow Based Tower no.54 after the and is funded by GoN and NEA.
completion at Daunne Danda
This project was initiated in FY 2065/066
Industry, Commerce & Supplies. The project (2008/09) and is expected to be completed by
was initiated in FY 2073/074 (2016/17). 2023/24. Complete scope of the project includes
construction of 86 km, 132 kV double circuit
As of July 2024, in substation all the civil transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
construction works including staff quarter, and construction of new 132/33kV, 30MVA &
control building and foundation works have 33/11kV, 16 MVA substations each at Motipur
been completed. Major substation equipments (Kapilvastu district), Sandhikharka (Arghakhachi
have been installed excluding communication district), Tamghas & Paudi-Amarai (both in
equipments. Regarding the transmission line, Gulmi district) and Burtibang (Baglung district).
all tower foundations, erection, conductor and
OPGW stringing works have been completed. Out of these, Motipur 132/33/11 kV
Both the double circuit transmission line was substation, 37.605 km (75.21 circuit km)
charged on 17 March, 2024 . Motipur - Sandhikharka 132 kV transmission
line and Sandhikharka 132/33/11 kV substation
The details of existing, under construction, plan has been charged on 2078/08/09, 2078/12/11
and proposed high voltage transmission lines and 2078/12/12 respectively. 15 km (30
and substations that are being executed by circuit km) Sandhikharka -Tamghas 132 kV
different Departments under this Directorate transmission line was charged on 2081/03/03
are presented in Annexure. and Tamghas 132/33/11 kV substation was
charged on 2078/03/05. Equipment Erection
I. Medium Voltage Grid development works in both of remaining Paudi-Amarai and
department Burtibang substations have been completed
and power and control cabling works are being
This department is headed by the Director
carried out. Regarding Tamghas Burtibang 132
and is responsible for planning, constructing,
kV transmission line, only 16 tower foundation
supervising and commissioning of new
works are left which was delayed due to the
transmission line and substation projects up to
case filed by the public in the Supreme Court.
132 kV voltage level.
The complete transmission line associated with
Brief summary of the projects being executed two remaining substations are expected to be
by this department are presented below: completed by 2081 Mangsir.

2. Kushaha (Inaruwa) - Biratnagar 132 kV after the meetings with Inurwa District
Transmission Line Administration Office. Out of about 23 km of
132 kV transmission line, 8 km of line stringing
The objective of this project is to reinforce the work from Biratnagar substation to Chimdi has
power supply system of Morang and Sunsari been completed; additionally, 18 km of OPGW
districts to meet the increasing power demand stringing work has been completed.
of domestic, commercial and industrial
consumers as well as to minimize overloading Regarding substation works, staff quarter is
problem of the existing Duhabi Grid Substation, completed, the foundation work of the 33/11
Rani Substation and Tankisinwari Substation. K.V. Rani substation has been completed and the
The cost of the project is estimated to be 19 foundation work of the 33/11 kV. Tankisinwari
MUSD. substation is 80 percent completed. Switchyard
Conductor Stringing Works on going
The scope of project includes the construction foundation of 132/33 kV Biratnagar substation
of 23 km, 132 kV double circuit transmission and control building construction works are in
line with HTLS Cordoba Conductor from the the final stage of completion.
Inaruwa 400/220/132 kV Substation to the
under construction Biratnagar Substation with Switchyard equipment such as Power
132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA and 33/11 kV, 16 MVA Transformer, Disconnecting Switches, CRP,
power transformers at Ramganj Belgachiya. SAS Panels, Communication Equipment, and
Capacitor Banks have been delivered to the
As of July 2024, the construction of 78 tower site. The project will be completed within the
foundations has been completed. In the last fiscal year 2081/082.
fiscal year, there were two towers that not
allowed to be constructed by the local people 3. Balefi-Barhabise Corridor 132 kV
and five towers that were yet to be constructed Transmission Line
on the foundation located on the banks of the
Sunsari River. Out of these seven towers; two This project has been initiated with the aim
have been completed. The construction of to evacuate power from different IPP projects
disputed towers is now agreed, to be initiated at Balefi Corridor. Project will construct

expected to be site delivered within September,

2024. Due to change in number of trees to be
removed within RoW, NEA has been advised
to conduct revised IEE (RIEE) for getting final
approval for removal of trees. NEA has already
initiated the process of conduction RIEE.
Conductor stringing works shall be initiated
immediately after the monsoon.
4. Kohalpur-Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV
Transmission Line
Objective of this project is to meet the increasing

power demand of Surkhet and Dailekh districts,
improve power supply quality and facilitate
power evacuation from hydropower projects in
Bheri, Babai and Karnali river basins of Karnali
Province. The line passes mainly through Banke-
Bardiya National parks at Banke District and
traverses through Surkhet and Dailekh district
mainly throughout the middle mountainous
and high hill side region.
Scope of project includes construction of 52

km Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor,
31 km Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Cardinal conductor,
132 kV DC Tower 132 kV bay extension works at Kohalpur and
132/33 kV substation at Dailekh. Estimated
Pangtan-Bahrabise 20 km 132 kV double
project cost is US$ 29 Million and is funded
circuit transmission line with ACSR Cardinal
by GoN. The transmission line package from
Conductor. Initial cost estimate of the project
Kohalpur to Surkhet has been awarded to M/S
is Nrs 546.69 Million and funded by GoN. The
M/s RS Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. and this section of
contract agreement has been signed with M/s
the line is expected to be completed by March
Sigma Con. Pvt. Ltd. and the project is expected
2024.
to be completed by February 2025.
As of July 2023, in Kohalpur-Surkhet 132
As of July 2024, check survey, detail engineering,
kV transmission line section; 120 tower
resistivity measurement, soil test works are
foundation out of 162 has been completed
completed. Tower design, foundation design,
and in 100 location tower erection has been
tower schedule works has been completed.
completed. 25 km conductor stringing has
Construction of 57 out of 62 number of tower
been completed. Transmission line materials
foundation has been completed. 28 tower
(Conductors,Insulators and Hardware fitting,
erection works has been completed. Most of
Tower parts and OPGW ) have been delivered
the tower parts, conductor, and insulators/
at site. Likewise, notice for acquiring private
hardware have been delivered at site. OPGW
lands in Banke and Surkhet districts has
along with its hardware and accessories is also
been published and for few locations, land

Conductor and stub have been delivered to

the site. Tree Counting works in Surkhet and
Dailekh section has been completed.
Similary, for the Dailekh Chupra 132/33/11 kV

Substation, Land for Dailekh Substation has
been acquired. Construction of boundary wall
and guard house at the Chupra Substation has
been completed. The contract for constructing
the Dailekh Chupra Substation was signed
on May 1, 2023, with M/S Mahavir Shree
International Pvt. Ltd. The contractor has been
mobilized to the site.
5. Dhalkebar- Loharpatti 132 kV

Transmission Line
The project aims to enhance the power supply

in the region by constructing a 132 kV Double
Circuit Transmission Line from Dhalkebar to
Conductor stringing works ongoing Loharpatti and a 132/33/11 kV Substation
compensation is already provided, Tree cutting at Loharpatti. This infrastructure will enable
in Surkhet Division forest has been almost reliable power delivery to Mahottari and
completed and in soon to be started in Banke & Dhanusha Districts, improving power quality.
Bardiya National Park. Upon completion, residents and businesses will
experience a more stable and efficient power
For Surkhet -Dailekh 132 kV TL Section contract supply, with reduced system losses, leading
has been signed in March 2023 with M/S to a more robust and sustainable electricity
MSPL-Sigma Con. JV and Check survey,Detail distribution network.
survey and soil investigation works has been
completed. Tower design has been approved. Scope of project includes construction of 20
Loharpatti Substation
km long 132 kV double circuit transmission line and is funded by Government of Nepal. The
with ACSR Cardinal Conductor from existing project is initiated in fiscal year 2075/076 and
Dhalkebar substation to Loharpatti with is expected to be completed by the end of fiscal
132/33 kV, 2*30 MVA and 132/11 kV, 22.5 MVA year 2025/026.
substation at Loharpatti. The estimated cost of
the project is NRs 1125 Million and is funded by The scope of project includes the construction
GoN. The project was started in February 2021 of about 24 km long double circuit 132 kV
and expected to be completed in August, 2024. transmission line with Cardinal conductor and the
construction of 132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA substation
As of July 2024, significant progress has at Balganga, Hansapur Municipality 9.
been made in enhancing the region's power
infrastructure. The 132 kV Line Bays extension The proposed line will originate from AP 13 of
at Dhalkebar Substation is almost complete, under construction Dhalkabar Loharpatti 132 kV
and the construction of the new 132/33/11 transmission Line and will be connected to the
kV Substation at Loharpatti and the 132 kV proposed Balganga substation. The Balganga
transmission Line from Dhalkebar to Loharpatti substation will feed Mujeliya, Yadukoha,
is in its final stages. All outdoor substation Dhanusha Dham, Birendra Bajar, Lohna and
equipment has been successfully tested, and Nagrain 33/11 kV substations.
the testing of the Control and Relay Panel
As of July 2024, all transmission line equipment/
(CRP) and Substation Automation System
material have been delivered to the site. Out
(SAS) is nearing completion. However, there is
of 77 tower, 59 tower foundation works are
a major challenge with a Right of Way (ROW)
completed. 18 numbers of towers have been
issue in one span of the Transmission Line in
erected.
Dhalkebar, Ward No. 6 of Mithila Municipality,
which has halted stringing activity for about Regarding substation, the contract has been
three months. Resolving this issue is crucial awarded and the design/drawings are in the
for the timely completion of the project and process of approval.
the improvement of the region's power supply
system. 7. Kaligandaki-Ridi 132 kV Transmission Line
6. Dhalkebar–Balganga 132 kV Transmission Line The objective of this project is to supply power
to CG Cement following the completion of the
This project is initiated with the objective of Ridi 132 kV substation. Additionally, the project
improving voltage and supplying adequate aims to improve the quality and reliability of
and reliable power in Dhanusha district. The power supply in the Palpa, Gulmi, and Syangja
total project cost is about NRs. 2136 Million districts. Initiated in FY 2075/076 (2018/19)
and funded by the Government of Nepal
through the Ministry of Industry, Commerce,
and Supplies, the estimated project cost is NRs
1450 million.
The project scope of works includes construction

of about 22.45 km double circuit transmission
line using ACSR BEAR Conductor and 60 MVA,
132/33/11 kV substation at Kuseni, Palpa and
132 kV GIS bay extension works at Kaligandaki
‘A’ HEP.
Tower Erection works ongoing
Switchyard Foundation works at Ridi 132/33/11 KV Substation

The contract for transmission line construction approval of, Control and Relay Panel and SAS
was awarded in April 2022. As of July 2024, 61 etc. equipment have been completed. Power
numbers of tower foundation works out of 70 Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Instrument
have been completed and 54 towers have been Transformers,etc. are manufactured and
errected. Transmission line materials, including Factory Acceptance test at manufacturers have
ACSR BEAR Conductor, Long Rod Polymer been completed. Foundation work of 132 kV
Insulators, Hardwares, Earthing materials and incomer gantry and slope cutting of the hill
counterpoise have reached the site. have been completed.
Regarding Ridi 132/33/11 kV substation, The 8. Bhumahi – Hakui 132 kV Transmission Line
contract agreement was done on November
30, 2022. As of July 2024, construction of Bhumahi-Hakui 132 kV transmission line
boundary wall, store cum guard house, check project aims to address the growing industrial
survey, Geotechnical works, design drawing power demands in the Bumahi-Bhairahawa
2x100 MVA Transformers at Hakui Sub-station

Ariel View of Hakui Substation

Corridor of Nawalparasi (Susta Paschim), to their respective foundations. Soil testing
enhance transmission capacity, improve for the transmission line towers has been
supply reliability, reduce losses, and improve completed, and cadastral surveys along with
the voltage profile of the distribution system land acquisition for private lands and approval
in Nawalparasi. The project encompasses the of Forest land use is underway.
construction of a 14.36 km long, 132 kV double-
circuit transmission line from the Sunwal 132 kV 9. Amarpur-Dhungesaghu 132 kV
substation to a new 132 kV substation in Hakui, Transmission Line
utilizing ACSR Cardinal Conductor on steel
Objective of this project is to interconnect the
lattice structures. A new 132/33 kV substation
Kabeli Corridor and Koshi Corridor transmission
will be established in Hakui, equipped with
line projects so that the power from Kabeli
132/33 kV, 2x100 MVA three-phase power
Corridor 132 kV transmission line project can
transformers, seven 33 kV feeders, and two
be partially diverted to the Koshi Corridor
25 MVAR capacitor banks. The contract
220 kV transmission line project during
for constructing the Hakui substation was
normal operation. This project shall be a link
awarded to Nepal Hydro and Electric Limited
for evacuation of power effectively from the
in November 2022, with a completion timeline
growing number of IPPs in the Kabeli river basin.
of 21 months. The contract for constructing
Also, in case of any fault in the Kabeli Corridor
the 132 kV double-circuit transmission line was
in the lower sections this project intends to
signed with Mudhbary and Joshi Construction
improve the reliability by diverting the power
Pvt. Ltd. in February 2023, with a duration of
into koshi corridor transmission line. The
24 months.
project was initiated in FY 2075/76 (2018/19)
As of July 2024, the control building, 132 kV and expected to be completed by end of the
switchyard, transformer foundations, and year 2024/25. The estimated cost of the project
guard house structures have been completed. is NRs. 1042 Million and funded by GoN.
100 MVA transformers have been transported
Scope of project includes construction of

Valley by upgrading the conductor of existing

132 kV transmission lines from New Khimti to
Bhaktapur via Lamosanghu 132 kV substation.
It also helps to supply quality, reliable and
uninterrupted power supply in Kathmandu
Valley.
Conductor stringing at New Khimti Substation
The scope of project in the first phase includes

Chimney Casting replacement of 45 km ACSR Bear conductor
about 19.2 km double circuit transmission line from New Khimti substation to Lamosanghu
from Amarpur, Panchthar to Dhungesaghu, substation with High Temperature Low Sag
Taplejung and necessary 132 kV bay extension (HTLS) conductor and Upgradation of existing
works at respective substations. 220/132 kV, 100 MVA Power Transformer to
200 MVA Auto Transformer at New Khimti
The contract for the transmission line has been Substation. Estimated cost of the project is NRs
awarded to Cosmic Electrical Limited, and the 1160 Million and funded by GoN. This project
foundation works are progressing well, with 9 is initiated in FY 2078/079 and expected to be
(nine) foundation works: 5 in Panchthar district completed by the end of year 2026.
and 4 in Taplejung district already completed.
The foundation work is under progress at As of July 2024, reconductoring of 45 km from
different site. Additionally, the project will New Khimti to Lamosanghu section has been
construct two 132 kV line bays each at Amarpur completed in December 07, 2023 and put
and Dhungesaghu substations, along with a into operation. Technical Bid Evaluation for
33/11 kV transformer bay and an 11 kV indoor Upgradation of existing New Khimti Substation
switchyard. As of July 2024, tendering process is in progress.
for these line bay extension and substations 11. Malekhu 132 kV Substation
are currently underway and is expected to be Expansion Project
completed within nine months from the date
of the initiation. Objective of this project is to increase the
reliability of the existing distribution lines in the
10. New Khimti-Lamosanghu-Kathamandu Dhading district by expansion of the existing
Transmission Line Up-gradation 132 kV Malekhu switching station.
Objective of this project is to increase the The scope of project includes construction,
existing power supply system of Kathmandu
installation of 2x30 MVA power transformers at project is being under execution with the fund
Malekhu switching station and 33 kV line bay of government of Nepal (GoN).
expansion at existing Jahare and Dhading Besi
33 kV substation. Estimated cost of the project About 6 km transmission line in Kathmandu
is NRs 290 Million and is funded by GoN. This district and 4 km transmission line in Bhaktapur
project was initiated in FY 2078/079 and is district have been completed. Construction of
expected to be completed by 2081/82. remaining 18 km transmission line in Lalitpur
district was stopped due to protest by local
As of July 2024, Major electrical equipments like people demanding 100% right of way (RoW)
Power Transformer, Circuit Breaker, Lightening compensation or complete shift of transmission
Arrestor, Discoonecting Switch, CT, CVT, Steel line and consequently previous contract was
Structures have erected at site and Control terminated. NEA is taking initiations and
Relay Panels are in process of factory inspection conducting dialogs with concerned people and
and design drawing of SAS is ongoing. authorities to complete the remaining works.
12. Surkhet Substation As of July 2024, contract agreement for

construction of line bay at Matatirtha substation
Objective of this project is to strengthen the along with the Testing and Commissioning
power supply system and improve power of 132 kV double circuit Transmission Line
transfer capacity to meet increasing demand (Matatirtha Chobhar Section) has been signed
of Karnali province and Surkhet.The estimated on April 22, 2024 with M/s Vector Group Private
cost of project is Nrs. 750 million and is funded Limited, Kupondole, Lalitpur. Contractor has
by GoN. NEA has signed the contract agreement been mobilized at site and design, drawing
with NHE (Nepal Hydro& Electric Limited.). and GTP review of major equipments are in
The project was initiated in FY 2079/80 and is progress.
expected to be completed by December 2024.
14. Sunkoshi 132 kV Substation
The project scope includes the construction
of the Surkhet Substation with a power Sunkoshi 132 kV Substation Project was
transformer capacity of 132/33kV, 2*30 MVA. conceptualized to connect the existing
Detailed drawings and designs for all civil works Lamosangu 132 kV substation with proposed
have been approved. The construction of the Barhabise 220/132 kV substation at
guard house, prefab building, control building, Sindhupalchok district. The purpose of the
switchyard foundation, staff quarters, drainage, project is to improve the grid stability of the
and boundary wall are nearly complete. Most transmission system.
major electrical equipment, including the
power transformer, has been delivered to the Scope of the project includes 12 km single
site. circuit stringing with Bear conductor on
existing double circuit transmission line
13. Thankot – Chapagaon – Bhaktapur 132 kV towers, expansion of two 132 kV line bays at
Transmission Line Barhabise substation and one 132 kV line bay at
Lamosangu substation. This project is initiated
The project is initiated with the objective of in FY 2075/076 (2018/19) and funded by GoN.
completing 132 kV ring main in Kathmandu
valley to improve the power transmission The transmission license of the existing
capacity, power quality, reliability and reduce substation being in the name of Shiva Shree
line loss in the valley. The initial project cost Hydropower ltd., the project had no progress
estimate was US$ 23 million. Recently the since a long time. The meeting in presence of

Managing Director of NEA on 2079/07/23 has 16. Lalbandi-Salimpur 132 kV Transmission Line
clarified the scopes of Shiva Shree Hydropower
Ltd. and NEA. As per the decision of the meeting, Objective of this project is to enhance the
the transmission line materials to be provided quality and reliability of electricity supply in
by NEA has been dispatched to the site. The Sarlahi district. After construction of substation
stringing work to be carried out by Shiva Shree at Chainpura, the substation will supply power
Hydropower Ltd. is yet to be started. to Dumariya, Malangawa and Barathawa 33/11
kV substations. The estimated cost for the
15. Prasauni Birgunj 132kV Underground project is about US$ 12 million and funded by
Electricity Transmission Line GoN. This project is initiated in FY 2074/075
and expected to be completed in FY 2082/083.
Presently, the electrical demand has drastically
increased due to the establishment of new The scope of project includes construction
industries at Birgunj area. In order to meet the of about 20 km long double circuit 132 kV
growing load demand of Birgunj area, NEA has transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
decided to construct 132/33 kV AIS substation from existing Nawalpur substation to proposed
at Prasauni, LILO of Parwanipur Raxaul 132 KV Salempur (Chainpura) substation as well as
Transmission Line to Prasauni substation and construction of 132/33 kV, 2x30 MVA and
extension of 132 kV line to Birgunj substation 33/11 kV, 16 MVA substation at Chainpura.
through underground cable and construction
to 132/66 kV GIS Birgunj substation and As of July 2024, contract agreement for
interconnection with existing 66/33/11 kV construction of 132 KV double circuit
Birgunj substation. transmission line and substation has been
signed on April 10, 2023. Contractor has been
The scope of the project includes the mobilized at site and foundation of transmission
construction of 132/33 kV 2*100 MVA AIS line towers has been started and design review
Prasauni substation with LILO arrangement of of most of the equipments has been completed.
existing 132 kV Parwanipur - Raxaul double
circuit line, 145KV, 1Cx1200 sqmm (XLPE) 17. Kushma - Lower Modi – New Modi 132 kV
copper cable for underground line from Transmission Line
Prasauni to Birgunj s/s and 132/66 kV 2*100
In Dhaulagiri Zone, the Kaligandaki corridor
MVA GIS Birgunj substation.
project aims to evacuate power generated from
As on July 2024, land acquisition for substations Dana and Myagdi via Kusma, Parbat to the New
and switchyard at Prasauni has been Butwal Substation in Nawalparasi district. The
completed. M/s COVEC-CREGC-KALIKA JV has Dana-Kusma 220 kV line is already operational,
been awarded the job to design and construct and the Kusma-New Butwal section has
substations and underground transmission line. recently been completed and charged at 132
The topographical survey of substations and kV. Previously, Independent Power Producers
route of transmission line has been completed (IPPs) had no connection to the national grid,
by the contractor. prompting the construction of a 6 km, 132 kV
double circuit (DC) transmission line between
The soil investigation works at Birgunj Kusma 220/132 kV substation and Lower
substation and tower location of Prasauni Modi IPP substation switchyard with a single
substation is completed. Drawing and design of circuit. This allowed the evacuation of power
most of substation electrical equipments have from IPPs connected to the Dana 220/132/33
been complete and are in the phase of factory kV Substation, providing an emergency
inspection. evacuation option for IPP power. However, the

Kushma 132 kV Bay

single circuit line between Kusma and Modi PH 18. Nepalgunj-Nanpara Cross-Border
switchyard has created a bottleneck, causing 132 kV Transmission Line
line flow constraints. Therefore, a new 132kV
DC transmission line connection between The goal of the project is to facilitate the
Kusma substation and New Modi substation is exchange (import/export) of power with India.
proposed to form a ring line for better reliability Currently, UPPTCL is supplying approximately
and system stability. 12 MW of power to Nepalgunj via a 33 kV feeder
from the Nanpara (India) substation. This line,
Scope of the project comprises of stringing of which is metered at Nanpara Substation, has
6.2 km, 132 kV 2nd circuit on existing Kusma- significant losses. The planned 132 kV double
Lower Modi line and also construction of 8.6 circuit transmission line—32 km on the Indian
km, 132 kV DC transmission line and 2 Nos. of side and 17 km on the Nepalese side—will
132 kV bay expansion at New Modi substation. connect to the New Nepalgunj 132/33/11 kV
substation which is under construction. The
The contract of Transmission line and transmission line on the Indian side is nearly
associated 132 kV bay works has been awarded completed. Once finished, the 132 kV double
to M/s Cosmic Electrical Limited and contract circuit line will provide power to Nepalgunj's
agreement was done on 2nd November, industrial, domestic, and irrigation needs, as
2023. The Contract value is NPR 349.2 Million well as to nearby cities such as Kohalpur and
The effective date started from date 28th Guleriya.
November, 2023 with completion time of 21
months. As of July 2024, the check survey, soil Scope of the project includes construction
investigation & soil resistivity test, switchyard of about 17 km long double circuit 132 kV
foundation and supply of 132kV equipments transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
like; circuit breaker, instrument transformer, and upgradation of existing 33/11 kV Nepalgunj
lightning arrestor, isolator, ACSR conductor, Substation to 132/33/11 kV, 2*63 MVA.
CRP/SAS, & communication equipment has
been completed. The cadastral survey and tree The Contract was awarded on February 28, 2024
enumeration work is under progress. to M/s Mudhbary & Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd.

As of July 2024, the contractor is on site. Check Conductor, Insulator, Hardware Fittings and
surveys and tower spotting are complete, and Disconnection Switches have been completed
the review of equipment, including OPGW, by project. Factory Inspection of Hardware
CB, LA, DS, CT PT, CLRI, and associated fittings Fittings and Wolf Equivalent HTLS Conductor
and accessories, is underway. Land acquisition have completed and in the verge of dispatch
will commence soon after landowners are from respective factories.
identified.
20. Godak –Soyak 132 kV Transmission Line
19. 132 kV Transmission Line
Upgradation Project The project is conceptualized to make the LILO
arrangement in the second circuit of Damak-
Objective of this project is to improve reliability, Phidim transmission line and to connect with
voltage profile and quality of supply and enhance the existing Godak Substation. The purpose
the transmission line capacity by upgrading the of the project is to improve the grid stability.
conductor of existing 132 kV transmission lines This project was initiated in FY 2018/19 and
i.e New Butwal –Sunwal- Butwal (Package A), is expected to be completed in 2024. The
Damauli Bharatpur (Package B) and Kushaha- project cost is estimated to be 553.4 MNPR
Inaruwa-Duhabi (Package C). and is funded by the GoN. The scope of project
includes the construction of 6.61 km long double
The scope of project in the Package A and circuit 132 kV transmission line with ACSR Bear
C includes replacement of 25 and 28 km conductor. The tender has been awarded to
ACSR Bear conductor with its equivalent Vector Triple S. JV. Foundation works of 5(five)
High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductor tower pads has been completed so far and
respectively. Similarly, the scope of project others are in progress. The preliminary works
in the Package B includes replacement of 43 of land acquisition process are ongoing and is
km ACSR Wolf conductor with its equivalents expected to complete soon. However, the delay
High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductor. in approval from the Community Forest User
Estimated cost of the project is NRs 983.5 Group and locals had hindered the timeline of
Million and funded by GoN. This project was the project.
initiated in FY 2080/081 and is expected to be
completed by the end of FY 2081/082. 21. Pokhara Biruta 132/11 kV Substation
As of July 2024, Check Survey of above existing Nepal Electricity Authority is going to construct
transmission lines has been completed by the new 132/11 kV Substation in Biruta at Pokhara
contractor. Design drawing approval of HTLS Metropolitan -17 of Kaski district to reinforce
Contract signing ceremony with consultant Nippon Koei Co. Ltd, Japan
the power supply system, cater increasing the construction of transmission line has been
demand and enhance the reliability and invited and bidding evaluation is under progress
quality of power system of Western part of and projected to be completed soon.
Pokhara City. After construction of substation
at Biruta, the substation can feed power to the The expected completion Date is FY 2084/85.
commercial load at Lakeside and western part The initial project cost is US $ 35 Million.
of Pokhara city.
List of Projects under Planned and Proposed
The project includes the construction of 1. Lahan - Sukhipur 132 kV Transmission Line
around 600 m loop in loop out UG 132 kV 2. Rupani–Bode Barsain 132 kV Transmission
transmission line from tower no 159 of existing Line
Syangja -Lekhnath 132 kV line, construction
3. Chandrapur - Sukhdevchauk 132 kV
132/11 kV indoor GIS substation at Birauta and
Transmission Line
undergrounding of some part of western city of
Pokhara. The project is being funded by JICA. 4. Kathmandu Valley System Reinforcement
The soft loan (NE-P13) for “Urban Transmission 5. Syaule Sanfebagar 132 kV Transmission Line
and Distribution System Improvement Project 6. Auraha Simara 132kV Transmission Line
“was signed on 21 September 2022. The 7. Damak Keraun Biratnagar 132kV
consultant Nippon Koei Co. Ltd, Japan is Transmission Line
designing the project and is preparing tender
8. Attariya-Dhangadi 132 kV Transmission
document. The approximate cost is around 14
Line Project
million USD.
9. Dhaubadi–Meghauli 132kV Transmission Line
22. Bafikot-Khungri 132 kV Transmission Line 10. Godak – New Anarmani Transmission Line
Objective of this project is to reinforce the II. High Voltage Grid Development
power supply system and power evacuation Department
from different IPP's at Rolpa, Rukum (east) and
(west) districts and its tributaries and it will also Projects under Construction
interconnect Rolpa and Rukum district with 1. Koshi Corridor 220 kV Transmission Line
Interconnected Nepal Power System (INPS).
The objective of Koshi Corridor 220kV
The project comprises of construction of about Transmission Line Project is to evacuate power
75 km long 132 kV double circuit Transmission from various hydropower projects in Arun and
Line from Khungri substation (Rolpa) to Tamor river basins mainly Sankhuwasabha,
Uttarganga substation Hub, Bafikot (Rukum) Bhojpur, Taplejung, Panchthar and Terhathum
along with one 132/33/11 kV, 16/20 MVA districts of Koshi Province and to make the
substation at Ghartigaun, Rolpa. Which crosses transmission and distribution network of NEA
various municipality/ VDC's of Rolpa, and more resilient in the eastern part of Nepal. This
Rukum (west). project is funded by EXIM Bank of India under
its Line of Credit II- 250 MUSD to Government
Detail survey of the line route as well as the of Nepal, whereas 90 MUSD shall be utilize
Initial environmental examination (IEE) works under this project.
has been completed. Land acquisition for the
substation at Ghartigaun, Rolpa is completed. Balance Cost of the Project shall be jointly
The construction of the boundary wall, access financed by Government of Nepal and NEA.
road, and store building is completed. The M/s WAPCOS Limited, India is the Consultant
international competitive bidding (ICB) for for this Project.

The scope of project are divided to the Sankhuwasabha District with two banks of
following packages: 100 MVA, auto transformers formed with 7
numbers of 220/132 kV, 33.33 MVA single
Package KC1: This package included the phase auto transformers and one numbers of
construction of 106 km long 220 kV transmission 30 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3 phase power transformer
line from Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha to and construction for two numbers of 220 kV
the Inaruwa Substation via. Baneshwar and line bay extension at Inaruwa Substation. For
Basantapur of Sankhuwasabha District. All the construction of this package contract had
towers are designed for 220 kV double circuit been awarded to Larsen & Toubro Ltd., India on
vertical configuration where the section from October 2018. The contract cost of this package
Tumlingtar-Basantapur is designed for carrying is US$ 26.0908 million. Despite Covid -19
double circuit Twin ACSR Moose conductor, pandemic, GoN imposed lockdowns, extreme
and the section from Basantapur-Inaruwa is climatic conditions and tough terrain, and the
designed to carry double circuit Quad ACSR construction of the Tumlingtar, Baneshwar &
Moose conductors. However, scope under this Inaruwa Substations were completed and in
package is limited to single circuit stringing operation at 220 kV voltage level since August
only. For execution of these works, Contract 4, 2022; and the Basantapur Substation since
had been awarded to Kalpataru Projects December, 2023. However, some defects stand
International Limited (Erstwhile Kalpataru and are being corrected by the Contractor.
Power Transmission Ltd.), India on June, 2016.
The contract cost of this packages was US$ Package KC3: This package includes the
39.227 million. Despite covid -19 pandemic, construction of approximately 35 km long
GoN imposed lockdowns, lingering issues in 220 kV transmission line from Dhungesanghu
forest clearance, and numerous challenges Substation, Taplejung to Basantapur Substation,
in the right-of-way the construction of the Sankhuwasabha District and construction of
Transmission Line was completed and is in 132/33 kV AIS substation at Dhungesanghu,
operation at 220 kV voltage level since August Taplejung District which includes two banks
4, 2022. Works related to disbursement of of 15 MVA, power transformers formed with
remaining compensation are ongoing. 7 numbers of 132/33 kV, 5 MVA Single phase
power transformers. All towers are designed
Package KC2: This package includes the for 220 kV double circuit Twin ACSR Moose
construction three new 220 kV level AIS conductor vertical configuration, however,
substation at Tumlingtar, Baneshwar & scope under this package is limited for single
Basantapur of Sankhuwasabha District and circuit stringing only. For the construction of
two numbers of 220 kV line bay extension at this package contract had been awarded to
Inaruwa Substation. The scope included the KEC International Ltd., India on June 2018. The
construction of 220/132/33 kV substation contract cost of this package is US$ 24.527
at Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha District with million. On the substation end, the most
two banks of 100 MVA, auto transformers prominent problems were its remote location,
formed with 7 numbers of 220/132 kV, 33.33 terrible road conditions, and topography.
MVA single phase auto transformers and Located in the remote hills of Taplejung, this
two numbers of 30 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3 phase substation was not just difficult to get to during
power transformers; construction of 220/33 winter or monsoon seasons, but it was also
kV substation at Baneshwar, Sankhuwasabha difficult to get the works going because of the
District with two numbers of 30 MVA, 220/33 substantial quantity of earthworks involved
kV, 3 phase power transformers, construction in formation of benches and the difficulty in
of 220/132/33 kV substation at Basantapur, keeping those cut and filled slopes stable.

The transmission section passes through Package KC5: This package includes the
altitudes up to 3,000 m through thick forests second circuit stringing of 106 km long
that are difficult to traverse and clear. The 220 kV transmission line from Tumlingtar,
difficulty in acquiring forest clearance, and Sankhuwasabha to the Inaruwa Substation via.
physical access to some locations had posed Baneshwar and Basantapur of Sankhuwasabha
significant problems during execution. The District, upgradations of Dhungesanghu
Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown made Substation to 220 kV voltage level and 220 kV
things more difficult. Presently, however, line bays extension at Tumlingtar & Baneshwar
the substation works are almost entirely Substation. This package is proposed to be
completed barring a few minor civil works, and funded by EXIM Bank of India under its Line of
the substation is tested ok for commissioning. Credit IV- 750 MUSD to Government of Nepal,
On the transmission line end of this package, of which 35 MUSD is proposed to be earmarked
all of 127, 220 kV double circuit towers have for this package.
KC-3 Dhungesanghu Substation KC-3: Transmission Line Stretch from

Basantapur to Dhugesanghu Section
been erected and the 34.3 km circuit strung.
The commissioning of the substation will be
performed after completion of second circuit 2. Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV Transmission Line
stringing of the Dhungesanghu-Basantapur line
The objective of this project is to evacuate
(under Package KC-4). The transmission line,
power generated from hydropower projects
on the other hand, is operational since April,
in Upper Trishuli Valley being constructed by
2024 and evacuating approximately 73 MW of
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited notably
power.
Upper Sanjen, Lower Sanjen and Rasuwagadhi
Package KC4: This package includes the and other Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
second circuit stringing of the Basantapur- The project is funded by German Development
Dhungesanghu line (see Package KC-3) and Cooperation through (KfW), European
construction for four numbers of 220 kV line Investment Bank (EIB), European Union and
bays and 2 tie bays at the Basantapur Substation GoN.
(see Package KC-2). For the construction of this
Contract was signed with M/s PINGGAO GROUP
package contract had been awarded to Nepal
CO., LTD (China) on November 13, 2017 and the
Hydro & Electric Limited (NHE) on November
contract became effective from December 20,
2022. The contract cost of this package is NRS
2017 for the construction of both the substation
666.401 million (sans VAT & Custom Duties). As
and transmission line. Contract price for
of now, supply works is nearly complete, design
construction of 72 km Circuit length of 220 kV
is complete, 1 of 4 line bays is commissioned,
transmission line with total of 76 nos. of towers
and foundation of only 1 tie bay is remaining.
is US$ 6,432,900.92 + NRS 547,472,116.35 and
On the transmission line side, approximately 23
Contract price for construction of 320MVA
km out of 34.3 km is strung.
capacity 220/132/33 kV Chilime Hub New
GIS Substation is US$ 6,884,897.67 + NPR

722,555,332.49. The Power Grid Corporation
of India has been awarded the consultancy
service contract for the project supervision on
6th July 2016.
The scope of the project includes construction of

28 km long 220 kV transmission line from Chilime
Hub to Trishuli Hub substation and construction
of 2x160 MVA 220/132 kV plus 1x50 MVA 132/33
kV substation at Thambuchet, Rasuwa. The line
has two sections, one section (Chilime Hub
substation to Mailung) is 20 km line of double
circuit twin Bison ACSR conductor and the other
section (Mailung to Trishuli 3B Hub) is 8 km line
of four circuit twin Bison ACSR conductor. The
220/132 kV transformer includes two Banks Stringing work by using drone
of 160 MVA Auto transformers formed with 7
numbers of 220/132 kV, 53.33MVA Single phase As of July 2024, regard to the transmission line
auto transformers and 132/33 kV transformer construction 76 out of 76 tower foundation
includes 50 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3 Phase Power have been completed with 68 nos. of tower
Transformer. erected. Out of 72 circuit km 50 circuit km
stringing work have been completed. Besides
OPGW and Hardware combine type test, all the
test and supply works have been completed.
Various studies like feasibility study, IEE, LACP

were completed in different phases of the
project and technical, social & environmental
monitoring & implementation is under progress
with support of ESSD, NEA and the Consultant
POWERGRID, India.
The major challenges to the project are the

terrain, accessibility of road, protection works.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, project is impacted
and is re-scheduled to be complete all the
pending works by September, 2024.
Chilime Hub GIS SS 3. Lekhnath-Damauli 220 kV Transmission Line
The project has achieved overall physical The objective of this project is to enhance the
progress of about 95%. Regarding substation power evacuation capacity of the Integrated
progress as of July 2024, all the testing works National Power System in the Gandaki region
has been completed. The 132 kV side (Bays) of of Nepal. This will be achieved through the
the substation is charged on July 14, 2024. The construction of a 220 kV, 45 km long double
33 kV and 220 kV side (Bays) shall be charged circuit transmission line with MOOSE ACSR
shortly. conductor, connecting Lekhnath Substation

to New Damauli Substation. Additionally, a is currently finishing the culvert and drain part
220/132 kV (6x105 + spare 1x105 MVA) GIS of the road. Additionally, the contractor Kaya-
substation will be constructed at Lekhnath Deepdarshan-Green Tara JV has completed
(Pokhara, ward no 27), and a 220/132 kV the staff quarter building/transit camp at New
(2x63 MVA), 132/33 kV (2x30 MVA), 33/11 kV Damauli Substation.
(2x8 MVA) GIS substation will be built at New
Damauli (Byas, ward no 13). M/S FICHTNER GmbH, Germany, is the
Procurement and Implementation Consultant
The estimated cost of this project is US$ 90 (PIC) for the project. The contract agreement
million. The project is jointly funded by the was signed with contractor KEC International
Government of Nepal (GoN) and Germany Ltd. for the construction of the 45 km double
(KfW). Forty-nine (49) million Euros will be circuit transmission line on 25 March 2024. KEC
supported by the German Development has already started the check survey works. The
Bank (KfW) as a grant, while the remaining bidding for the construction of the substation
expenditure will be borne by GoN/NEA. The (package B) is in process and is expected to
project is expected to be completed in the float the tender within August 2024.
Fiscal Year 2083/84.
4. Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220 kV Transmission Line
As of July 2024, construction works for the
access road to New Damauli Substation and The objective of this project is to extend
the bridge over the Chhabdi River are in the the reach of the INPS at 220 kV level from
final stage of completion. The contractor, M/S the existing Tumlingtar SS to the proposed
Kirateshwor Construction & Drilling Company Sitalpati SS which can later function as a hub
Pvt. Ltd., has completed most of the works and for evacuating power generated from the Arun
Control Room Building at Sitalpati Substation

For the construction of above scope, the Contract

has been signed with M/s Kalpataru Projects
International Limited (Formerly Kalpataru
Power Transmission Ltd.), India, effective from
7th November, 2022. The duration of Contract
is 30 months. As of July 2024, the Contractor
has completed the Design of Transmission
Line and out of total 39 Nos. of towers, 20
Nos. of foundation have been completed
and 7 Nos. of tower have been erected. The
remaining foundations have been delayed due
delays in approval of updated IEE and Forest
clearance. Whereas in the substation part,
the topographical survey, Soil Investigation,
civil activities like Terrace formation, RCC
work in Ground floor of Control Room
Building, Switchyard Panel Rooms have been
completed; RCC work in Retaining Walls, Brick
AP17 ofTumlingtar-Sitalpati Transmission Line works of Buildings and Gantry and Equipment
Foundations are under progress at Sitalpati;
River basin at Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur
and foundations of Gantry and Equipment have
district. Additionally, the Sitalpati SS will also
been completed at Tumlingtar Substation. The
pool the power of local IPPs, transmit it to
remaining Design and Engineering activities for
Tumlingtar SS which can readily evacuate that
Sitalpati substation is also under progress.
power using the transmission infrastructure
laid down under Koshi Corridor 220 kV TLP. 5. Galchhi – Ratmate 220 kV Transmission Line
This project’s estimated total cost is NPR 4482
million and is funded by the Government of The goal of this project is to enhance power
Nepal. The project is initiated on August 2022 evacuation capacity. This line will upgrade the
and expected to be completed on May 2025. capacity and reliability of the Integrated Nepal
Power System (INPS). The project is situated in
The scope of Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220 kV the Nuwakot and Dhading Districts.
Transmission Line Project covers the following:
The scope of the project includes construction
• Construction of ~14km long 220 kV Twin
of :
Moose ACSR D/C Transmission Line from
Tumlingtar SS to Sitalpati SS i) 8.5 km Four circuit 220 kV transmission
• Construction of 220kV(GIS)/132kV/33/11 line with Twin MOOSE conductor that
kV AIS substation at the Sitalpati Substation will Loop-in-Loop-out the Marsyangdi
with 220/132 kV, 400 MVA (6*66.67 MVA+ Kathmandu 220 kV transmission line
1*66.67 MVA) single phase bank; 132/33 (Galchhi) at the Ratmate Substation
kV, 2*24/30 MVA three phase transformer and 220 kV bay extensions at Ratmate
and 33/11 kV, 2*6/8 MVA three phase Substation. Ratmate 400/220 kV
transformer substation is under construction.
• Construction of 2 nos. of 220 kV line- ii) 24 km long Double circuit 220 kV
bay extensions at the existing Tumlingtar transmission line with Twin MOOSE
Substation conductor from Trishuli 3B Hub Substation

to Ratmate 400/220 kV Substation and now being implemented by NEA. All substations
220 kV bay extensions at Trishuli 3B 220 are Air insulated switchgear (AIS) type with
kV Hub Substation. double main and transfer bus bar scheme for
220 kV and double main bus bar scheme for
As of July, 2024, Contract Agreeement was 132 kV.
signed for construction of 220 kV Transmission
Line from Galchhi to Ratmate with M/s SIGMA PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CON.-KRRTPPL JV on 27 May, 2024 with
1. Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV
contract value of US $ 9.23 Million. For the
Transmission Line
second portion of 24 km line survey license has
been applied at the Department of Electricity Objective of this project is to establish high
Development. voltage cross-border transmission link capacity
of about 2,000 MW to facilitate exchange of
List of Projects under Planned and Proposed
power with India and to improve the reliability
1. Dhaubadi Iron Mines Electricity of power supply. The estimated project cost
Transmission Line is around US$ 170 million and it is funded by
2. Dharan 220/33 kV Substation World Bank,GON and NEA. After the closing
of the World Bank loan on October 31, 2021,
3. Palpa 220 kV Substation
the project is being financed by GON and
4. Kathmandu Valley Transmission System NEA. NEA Engineering Company Limited is
Expansion Project appointed as a design check and construction
5. Gandak-Nepalganj Transmission Line supervision consultant for 400kV Hetauda-
6. Chilime-Kerung 220 kV Transmission Line Dhalkebar-Inaruwa Transmission Lines and
Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 220kV substations
7. Nijgadh–Harnaiya 400 kV Transmission Line construction works. This project was started in
8. Harnaiya - Inaruwa Transmission Line AD 2012 and likely to be completed by the mid
9. Arun-Inaruwa-Tingla-Mirchaiya 400 kV of 2025.
Transmission Line
The scope of the project includes followings:
10. Inaruwa-Anarmani 400 kV Transmission Line
• Design, supply and construction of
11. Nijgad 400 kV Substation Project
approximately 288 km of Hetauda-
Nepal-India Electricity Transmission Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV, double circuit
and Trade Project (NIETTP) Quad Moose ACSR conductor transmission
line.
Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade
Project (NIETTP) funded by World Bank was • Design, supply and construction of Hetauda
started with the objective of establishing high substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160 MVA and
voltage cross-border transmission link capacity 132/11 kV, 10 MVA Transformers and its
of about 2,000 MW to facilitate exchange of associated bays, 2 nos. of 220 kV lines
power with India and to enhance the reliability bays for termination of 220 kV Hetauda-
of electricity supply. Furthermore, under NIETTP Dhalkebar D/C Lines and 220 kV line bays
additional funding,construction of Hetauda- for the termination of 220 kV Double Circuit
Bharatpur -Bardaghat 220 kV Transmission lines from Bharatpur.
Lines and concomitant 132 kV substation at • Design, supply and construction of
Hetadua, Bharatpur and Bardaghat. In addition, Dhalkebar substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160
Transmission System Master Plan of Nepal had MVA Transformers and its associated bays,
been prepared under this project and which is 2X315 MVA , 220/132 kV Transformer bays,

2 nos. of 220 kV lines bays for termination bar scheme for 132 kV. These substations will
of 220 kV Khimti-Dhalkebar D/C Lines, 2 nos. be equipped with a state-of-the-art control,
of 220 kV lines bays for termination of 220 protection and automation system based
kV Hetauda-Dhalkebar D/C Lines, 2 nos. of on IEC 61850 open standards to facilitate
220 kV lines bays for termination of 220 kV communication between numerous devices
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa D/C Lines and 2 nos. of within the substation and beyond.
220 kV lines bays for termination of 220 kV
Dhalkebar-Muzzaffarpur D/C Lines. For the construction of Hetauda-Dhalkebar-
Inaruwa 400 kV Double circuit Transmission
• Design, supply and construction of Inaruwa lines, contract has been awarded to Angelique
substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160 MVA and International Limited, India – LTB Leitungsbau
220/33 kV, 2X63 MVA Transformers and GmbH, Germany Joint Venture (AIL-LTB JV)
its associated bays; 132 kV, 25 MVAr Bus on February 3, 2013. The original completion
Reactor and its associated bay; 2 nos. of 220 time was 30 months after the contract effective
kV line bays for the termination of 220 kV date but due to delay in the site clearance by
double circuit lines from Basantapur ( Koshi the various issues of Right of Way (ROW) of
Corridor transmission line), 4 nos. 132 kV lines the completion schedule was revised and
line bays for loop in loop out of existing 132 expected to be completed by the mid of 2025.
kV double circuit lines from Lahan to Duhabi
and 6 nos. of 33kV line bays. As of July 2024, Out of 792 tower pads, 771
foundation have been completed, 769 towers
All substations are Air Insulated Switchgear
have been erected and 410 ckt km of conductor
(AIS) type with double main and transfer bus
stringing have been completed. The remaining
bar scheme for 220 kV and double main bus
parts fall in the forest area and balance with
community dispute locations. The process
of tree-felling and stacking of remaining
community forest along the right-of-way of the
route is under process in Makwanpur district.
There is public dispute at some location which is
also hindering the progress. Dhalkebar-Inaruwa
section, a part of Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa
400kV Transmission Line, is completed and
charged on June 25, 2024. Dhalkebar-Inaruwa
400kV Transmission Line is the NEA's first 400kV
400 kV Tower at Koshi River
transmission line with a capacity of about 4000
MW. The ROW indentification, compensation
fixation and compensation payment of land
parcel under ROW are in progress. The quad
ACSR Moose conductor stringing work is under
progress in Hetauda-Dhalkebar section.
Similarly, for the construction of 220/132 kV

Substation at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and Inaruwa,
Contract was awarded to Central China Power
Grid International Economic & Trade Co., China
on 12 June, 2014 but due to non-performance
Crossing of Dhalkebar Inaruwa and Arun of the contractor, contract was terminated on
III 400 kV Transmission Line September 22, 2017. After termination of the
contract, 220/132 kV Dhalkebar substation 2. Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV

balance works has been awarded to M/s Telmos Transmission Line
Electronics on January 23, 2018. Initially,
Dhalkebar-Muzzaffaur 400 kV Transmission This World Bank funded project started in
Line was charged at 132 kV importing 100 MW 2008 with the objective of enhancing the
power from India. After successfully charging of transmission capacity and bolstering the
220kV Dhalkebar substation at 220 kV voltage reliability of the Integrated Nepal Power System
level on August 16, 2018, power in the tune (INPS). However, the funding of the World
of 260 MW power is being imported during Bank has been closed since 31st October 2021.
peak hours through Dhalkebar-Muzzaffaur 400 Now, the project is being constructed using
kV transmission line charged at 220 kV level. fund from the Government of Nepal and NEA’s
Dhalkebar substation is the Nepal’s first 220kV internal budget. With its 220 kV transmission
AIS substation. The capacity of 220/132kV line the project aims to evacuate the power
Dhalkebar substation is 950 MVA. to be generated by various hydropower plants
and to serve as a highway for the power flow
Further, the 220/132 kV Hetauda and Inaruwa from the western to eastern region of Nepal
substation balance works has been awarded and vice versa.
to M/s Consortium of Siemens Limited and
Telmos Electronics on December 20, 2018. 2.1 Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV
The 220/132/11 kV Hetauda substation was Transmission Line
charged at 220kV voltage level on June 5, 2024.
Scope of the project is to construct 74 km long,
400/220/132/11 kV Hetauda substation was
220 kV double circuit transmission line with
inaugurated by Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister
Twin Bison ACSR conductor (initially charged at
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on June
132 kV) from Bharatpur to Bardaghat. After the
14, 2024. Initially, Hetauda-Bharatpur 220kV
termination of contract with M/S Central China
Transmission Line was charged at 132kV
Power Grid International Economic & Trade Co.
and connected to Old Hetuada Substation.
Ltd, China (CCPG) on June 5, 2017, new contract
After successfully charging of 220kV Hetauda
for balanced work (contract No. NIETTP/BB/
substation, Hetauda-Bharatpur 220kV
AF/5/ICB) was awarded to M/S Hengton-Optics
Transmission Line will be charged at 220kV
Electric Company, China on August 6, 2018 with
voltage level. The other remaining civil works
the contract value of US$ 5.5 Million. The new
of the substation is expected to be completed
contractor has completed all works and the line
by end of December, 2024. The capacity of
was charged at 132 kV and both circuit are in
220/132/11kV Hetauda substation is 330 MVA.
operation since 2023 August.
The 220/132/33kV Inaruwa substation is
2.2 Hetauda-Bharatpur 220 kV
charged at 220kV voltage level on August 2,
Transmission Line
2022 .The other remaining civil works of the
substation is expected to be completed by The scope of this project is to construct 74 km
end of December, 2024. Two nos. of 33kV line long, 220 kV double circuit transmission line
bay is supplying power to 33/11 kV Inaruwa with twin Bison ACSR conductor (to be charged
substation which help to improve the voltage initially at 132 kV) from Hetauda to Bharatpur.
& reliability of Inaruwa. Two nos. of 33 kV line The contract with M/s ICOMM Tele Ltd, India
bay is supplying power to 33/11 kV Khanar for the same was signed on March 9, 2009
Substation which reduces the load of Duhabi with the contract value of US$ 15.3 Million
Substation. The capacity of 220/132/33 kV was terminated on 29th April, 2019. After the
Inaruwa substation is 446 MVA. termination of contract, new contract for

balanced work (contract No. NIETTP/AF/HB/ accordance with standard agreements and
ICB/02) was awarded to M/S KEC International operational procedures. It also optimally
Ltd., India on 5th June, 2020 with the contract schedules PRoR and Storage power plants
value of US$ 5.4 Million and NPR 368.8 Million. and manages energy requirement through
domestic generation and cross-border
The scope of Hetauda-Bharatpur 220 kV exchanges,,ensuring prudent practices of
Transmission Line Project also includes power dispatching. Additionally, it has been
construction of new 132 kV substations at instrumental in maintaining reliable data
Hetauda and Bharatpur and bay extensions at communication among the grid users and with
Old Hetauda and Bardaghat Substations. The the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC)
contract with M/S ZHONGDING INTERNATIONAL ofIndia for facilitating cross border power
Co. LTD., CHINA for the same was signed on trading
December 16, 2009 with the contract value of
US$ 5.8 Million The main functions of LDC:
The overall progress of the construction of • The Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) supervises
substation is about 98%. Three subsations (New and controls the national grid and cross-
Hetauda SS, New Bharatpur SS and Bardaghat border transmission lines to ensure a
SS) have been charged out of four substations. continuous and quality power supply to
Almost all the equipment has been supplied consumers via its robust Optical Ground
and the installation works is about to complete Wire (OPGW) communication network
for the Old Hetauda SS. The Contract with across the country by keeping reliabledata
the Contractor M/S Zhongding International acquisition of the network and setting
Engineering Ltd. of this substation project targets for improvement.
has been terminated on 17th April 2022. After • LDC is responsible for real-time operations
contract signing for the balanced work of the related to grid control and the dispatch of
SS, M/s Mahavir Shree International Pvt. Ltd. electricity within Nepal and to India through
is working in all sub-stations and expected to cross-border links, ensuring secure and
complete the whole scope till September 2024. economic operation of the national grid as
per the prevailing Grid Code and standards.
III. Power System Operation Department (PSOD)
• It plans, schedules, coordinates, and
The Power System Operation Department executes the shutdown of grid elements and
(PSOD), under the Transmission Directorate generators as required.
of the Nepal Electricity Authority, is the apex
• The LDC plans and schedules the import
body responsible for ensuring the integrated
and export of power within the network.
operation of Nepal's power system. Commonly
It also executes bidding in the power
known as the Load Dispatch Centre (LDC),
exchange market of India via the Day Ahead
it serves as the main control center for the
Market (DAM) and Real Time Market (RTM)
power system, ensuring the smooth operation
platforms by near real time forecasting of
of the national Grid by considering all system
energy surplus and deficit scenario
parameters, network constraints, and the
operating limits. PSOD ensures reliable and • It schedules and executes bilateral contracts
high-quality power supply to consumers around of power trade between the Nepal
the clock. Electricity Authority (NEA) and India under
various modalities such as Government-to-
The PSOD safeguards the fair operation Government, Power Exchange Corporation
of Independent Power Producers (IPP) in (PEC) mechanism, ,medium term bilateral

contracts like power export to Haryana state The key accomplishments of

of India, free power import from Tanakpur- LDC in this Fiscal Year
Mahendranagar line, etc.
• Cross Border Electricity Trade
• The LDC restores the normal functioning
of the power system as quickly as possible Nepal has been importing/exporting power
after faults or unforeseen events occur. from India through Bilateral contracts and
Day-Ahead Market (DAM) & Real-Time
• It devises emergency network plans in case
Market (RTM) of Power Exchange Market
of disasters and natural calamities and
(IEX) of India. Nepal imports some power
advises on necessary actions to enhance
through PEC Mechanism from India. NVVN
protection system of the network.
is acting as nodal agency (SNA) for the cross
• Additionally, it maintains a backup of its border power trades with India.. Three
system data and manages alternative portfolios are assigned for import from
control center for disaster driven emergency Bihar, Muzaffarpur and Tanakpur seperately
situations, ECC located at Hetauda, whereas sixteen powerhouses with total
• LDC is managing reliable and smooth supply capacity of 690.5 MW have been approved
to the facilities within LDC permises as for export of power through Dhalkebar-
well as to the communication equipment Muzaffarpur and Mahendranagar-Tanakpur
installed throughout its Grid Substation. lines.
To achieve effective and precise supervision of The Energy Management Division in LDC is
the power system, a SCADA (Supervisory Control responsible to bid daily on IEX-DAM/RTM
And Data Acquisition) system is being used in for selling and purchasing power from India
LDC. SCADA system in the LDC is the combination to balance the supply and demand and to
of software called Sinaut Spectrum Power 7 optimize the resources. Depending upon the
from SIEMENS and its hardwares. It facilitates national demand and availability of various
collecting the real-time data of the power PRoR and Storage Plants, selling more and
system elements like generators, transmission purchasing less quantum during the high
lines, power transformers, feeders, etc. which price and vice-versa and filling the resorviors
is then processed and converted into a usable by utlising off peak cheap power has been
format by SCADA software enabling the practised regularly. So far around 1.92 BU(
operator to take timely and decisive action for billion units) of energy has been sold to
the competent operation of the power system India from IEX in this FY 80 /81,which has
including remote operation of the elements. helped to generate a substantial amount
of revenue contributing positively to the
The major highlights of this fiscal year are financial health of NEA while making the
presented below:
1 Annual System Peak Demand 2467 MW 2081-03-31
2 Annual System Energy Demand 14624 GWh
3 Annual National Peak Demand 2212 MW 2081-02-16
4 Annual National Energy Demand 12681 GWh
5 Annual Load Factor 65.56 %
6 Total Exported Energy (Annual) 1946 GWh
7 The Maximum Exported Energy in a Single Day 17.92 GWh 2081-03-28
8 Per Capita Electricity Consumption 400 kWh
*Provisional figures based on LDC data

country a net-exporter of energy. supports whenever required .wFurther

strategic operation plans of the plant by
• Frequency and voltage control: concisely determining correlation between
power generation and maintenance of the
Frequency and voltage are the crucial
reservoir level through out the year has been
parameters of the power system as they
best and optimally utilized in this fiscal year.
determine the quality of power supply to the
Similarly, the generations from NEA ROR
customers. The average system frequency
and PROR plants as well as all IPPs have also
was precisely maintained at around 50 Hz
been optimally utilized and hence LDC was
almost throughout the time during this
able to maintain the disciplined operation
fiscal year. The voltage attained at most of
of the system throughout the year.
the load centers’ substations fell in the range
of the permissible limit of +/- 10% upto 132 • Shutdown coordination:
kV and +/- 5% of its nominal value for 220
kV and above as per the present Nepal LDC, being the focal entity for coordinating all
Electricity Grid Code and the electricity shutdown events, is responsible to manage
regulations, 2050 . However, in the some of and carry out all the planned, scheduled,
the Central Terai, Mid-Western and Eastern breakdown and emergency shutdowns.
regions, occasionally during summer season, This fiscal year, many scheduled shutdown
the system voltage were recorded lower of the major power plants and transmission
than the permissible limit at some of the lines were completed under the close
substations. Strategically located Capacitor coordination with LDCwithout causing any
banks and reactors at various substations by major instabilities in the system. Likewise,
Grid Operation Department contributed in different grid divisions also managed the
combatting the low voltage issues to some shutdown of major transmission lines
extent. However, those were not sufficient for routine maintenance and also during
enough during the peak summer times and emergency breakdown situations. Similarly,
need to be upgraded to maintain the voltage the approved shutdown schedule and
at the desired level. emergency shutdown of NEA’s Power
plants as well as IPPs were implemented
• Dispatching and scheduling: successfully with the grid parameters being
tactfully managed during such events.The
Effective short-term demand forecasting,
skillful handling of the power system by
daily energy scheduling of INPS, and
the operators during the shutdown period
proficient dispatching of generation have
has made it possible to supply power with
made it possible to mangage the varying
minimum interruption.
supply and demand balance situation
with the available domestic generation • Partial system tripping:
and the import and export of power from
India. This has enabled LDC to realize the The vigilant monitoring of the system
economic dispatch of power keeping the and the prompt decision of the system
voltage and frequency of the system within operator during abnormal situations and
a standard limit. The tactical planning of fault conditions have helped significantly in
the water usage of the Kulekhani reservoir controlling the partial tripping of the power
power plant supported in fulfillment of system in this fical year. The number of
domestic loads during critical times of need, partial system tripping events reduced to 66
minimization of line congetion, emergency in this fiscal year (as compared to 72 partial
restoration supports as well as grid voltage system tripping events last fiscal year) with

the total partial system interruption duration OPGW installed in the high voltage
of 7 hours and 38 minutes. The duration of transmission lines, which has been serving
system interruption has also reduced as as the active ground wire, is also effectively
compared to the last fiscal year. The partial used for the reliable telecommunication
system trippings in most of the cases were network simultaneously. NEA has been
caused mainly due to the transmission line receiving a significant amount of revenue
constraints prevailing in many parts of the by leasing the optical fiber to telcom utilities
country at present and also due to the lack and internet service provider (ISPs). In the
of sufficient contingency arrangement in the near future, LDC is planning to empower its
system. However, the system restoration technical staff for consultancy services in
time after each tripping event has been SCADA and communication sector.
drastically minimized with the proficient
actions taken by the system operators. • Status of Supply and Demand:
• Maintenance of SCADA and In this fiscal year, with the commissioning

communication facilities: of 23 new IPP generators, 463.26 MW of
installed capacity was added to the INPS
For the continued smooth functioning of which includes few major power plants such
the INPS, the data acquisition from the as Likhu 1 (77 MW), Likhu 2 (52.4 MW), Nilgiri
power stations and substations must be khola 1 & 2 (71 MW), Middle Tamor (73 MW)
updated according to the latest changes/ etc. This assisted in fulfilling the increased
modifications in the respective stations. demand of the system and also helped to
In FY 2080/081, 19 numbers of stations minimize power import to a certain extent
including power station and high voltage in the dry season and made it possible to
substations were integrated in existing export a substantial quantum of energy
Siemens Power 7 SCADA system installed at during the wet season. The overall national
LDC. Similarly, IP based telephone services energy demand and peak demand increased
has been also established at different station by 9.99 and 11.34 percent respectively
for the verbal communication during the in this FY as compared to the last FY. This
emergency conditions. The communication year observed a decrease in import energy
network of the INPS is optical fiber based by 0.57% as compared to the last year
system and to enhance the availability and ensuring the country as a net exporter. The
reliability of communication system, LDC has percentage of imported energy as compared
been upgrading and planning to instal latest to the total demand this year is 14.68%
high capacity communication equipment at which is 8.57% lesser than that of the last
power stations and high voltage substations. year which is mainly due to the addition of
significant generation this year. Meanwhile,
The trained manpower in the LDC has been the increment of nearly 44% in the exported
able to keep the data up-to-date in the energy as compared to the previous FY
existing SCADA system installed at LDC, marks a remarkable achievement in the NEA
through the schedule maintenance works history with Nepal being the net exporter of
carried in three major components of energy for the very first time.
SCADA system.
• Master Station/RTU/SAS/Local SCADA The contribution of different generation to
meet the total annual energy demand of
• Communication equipment and Telephone
the INPS for the fiscal year 2080/81 is given
Exchange and
below.
• Optical fiber cable (OPGW/ADSS/UG)

etc are also posing serious restrictions in

the power system operation. With the lack
of proper and adequate n-1 contingency
arrangements in the system, the power
system operation department is constantly
facing numerous challenges in a regular
basis and this needs to be addressed timely
so as to ensure the quality and reliability of
supply to the consumers.
• The western part of the country is still
facing difficulty in the smooth power
supply due to the unavailability of sufficient
generation to cater the growing demand
in that area. In this fiscal year, some new
generators are added in that region but
are still insignificant as compared to the
load growth and needs a rapid generation
III. Challenges addtion. Due to the transmission lines’
• With the continuous addition of substantial constraints, surplus generation of the
generators in the system, the existing aging eastern part of the country cannot be
transmission arrangements are inadequate transmitted to the west and the voltage has
to evacuate power to load centers. Even if also become a major issue there at times.
the transmission line expansion is going on • Power evacuation of the newly
at the rapid scale, it is lagginng behind the commissioned IPPs due to various
required schedule of operation to address constraints prevailing in the power
the present generation as well as load system network is also one of the biggest
growth scenario. Depending on the season, challenges faced by LDC.
temperature and precipitation patterns,
• The frequent unplanned abrupt emergency
system scenarios are most likely to vary,
and forced outages of power plants
thereby affecting loadings of various
during the rainy season and the frequent
transmission lines, power transformers
tripping of transmission lines has created
and their performance cababilities at
difficulty in the smooth operation of the
different times. Matatirtha-Hetauda 132
system, thereby influencing the export-
kV, Damauli-Bharatpur 132 kV, Marsyangdi-
import schedules intermittently as well
New Bharatpur 132 kV, Duhabi-Damak
as providing seamless power supply to its
132 kV, Dhalkebar-Nawalpur-Chapur 132
consumers.
kV, Bhaktapur-Lamosanghu 132 kV etc
have to be operated almost in full capacity • The undeclared fluctuations in the load
continuously during certain periods which consumption pattern of the large and
have caused the frequent overloading bulk power consumers have imposed a
issues and subsequently became the major challenge to the system operators
reasons for the partial power interruption to maintain the export-import schedules
at times. In addition to those challenges, as well as transmission line loadings and
transformer capacity constriants at New- hence burdened NEA with penalty under
Khimti Substation, Hetauda Substation, the Deviation Settlement Mechanism
Syuchatar Substation, Balaju Substation (DSM).

• Data and voice communication from many A. Major reinforcement/upgradation works

IPPs and large and key consumers are still performed
not in place causing huge impact on the This department has executed numbers
system operation. of transformer reinforcement/upgrading
• With the rapid augmentation of the power works at various substations. Up-
system network including generators, load gradation, reactive power compensation
centres and cross-border links, the existing and rehabilitation of power system
taskforce involved in carrying out these equipment are being carried out to meet
crucial roles in LDC appears inadequate increasing power demand and reduce
and needs to be expanded aptly. voltage drop problem. The replaced
IV. Grid Operation Department transformers are reused at other
substations after necessary overhauling
The Transmission Directorate's Grid Operation and maintenance. Relocations of such
Department (GOD) has the crucial responsibility power transformers are cost effective and
of ensuring the reliable and high-quality immediate solution for load management.
transmission of power from remote generating
stations to various load centers. Its scope of work Various works executed by this
encompasses the efficient management and department have supported to reduce
oversight of substations and transmission lines, power interruption due to inadequate
ranging from 66 kV to 400 kV. The department substation capacity. The department has
is also actively involved in preventive carried out and completed various up-
maintenance to avert potential issues, as well gradation and reinforcement works in FY
as breakdown maintenance to quickly address 2080/081 with the increment of 785.4
any disruptions. Moreover, GOD undertakes MVA substation capacity.
projects for substation capacity expansion, B. Major reinforcement/upgradation works
equipment replacement, and reinforcement, in progress
as well as reactive power compensation and
rehabilitation initiatives. This ensures that the The major up-gradation and reinforcement
transmission infrastructure remains robust and works for various substations have been
can cope with increasing demands. initiated and these works are under
progress with the increment of substation
Furthermore, the department plays a vital
capacity and capacitor bank capacity by
role in facilitating connections to Independent
2025.3 MVA and 387.5 MVAr respectively.
Power Producers (IPPs) and Bulk Consumers
at different voltage levels, adhering to the C. Grid Connection Agreement
guidelines set forth in the NEA Grid Code. To
effectively manage their responsibilities, GOD The Department has successfully signed the Grid
exercises supervision over seven grid division Connection Agreement with 31 Independent
offices situated in Kathmandu, Hetauda, Butwal, Power Producers (IPPs) for 2473.879 MW
Duhabi, Pokhara, Attariya, and Dhalkebar as power to meet the future load demand. Among
well as two grid branch offices located at Khimti those 27 IPPs will produce total of 2413.879
and Kohalpur. MW hydro power and remaining 4 IPPs will
In essence, the Grid Operation Department produce total of 60 MW solar power.
plays a pivotal role in the seamless functioning
of Nepal's power transmission network,
ensuring a stable and uninterrupted power
supply to meet the nation's energy needs.

D. Transmission Loss Status

Comparison of Transmission Line Loss of different F/Y.
S.N. F/Y Total Import Total Export Transmission Line Transmission Line
Energy(MWh) Energy(MWh) Loss Energy(MWh) Loss in Percentage
1 2068/69 3736805.66 3520922.32 215883.34 5.78%
2 2069/70 3772905.51 3574865.1 198040.41 5.25%
3 2070/71 4120153.81 3889823.1 230330.71 5.59%
4 2071/72 4394005.17 4193004.03 201001.14 4.57%
5 2072/73 3097302.02 2934259.90 163042.12 5.26%
6 2073/74 5552927.57 5275058.79 277868.78 5.00%
7 2074/75 6347849.13 5980995.92 366853.21 5.78%
8 2075/76 7005397.48 6700648.12 304749.36 4.35%
9 2076/77 7149391.47 6826833.47 322558.00 4.51%
10 2077/78 8170175.54 7791266.07 378909.47 4.64%
11 2078/79 10111556.74 9659983.88 451572.86 4.47%
12 2079/80 11708172.92 11182998.99 525173.92 4.49%
13 2080/81 13353198.82 12761130.64 592068.18 4.43%
E. Projects under Execution

Grid Operation Department is executing various projects to increase the capacity of the Grid
substations to cater the increasing load demand and to buy spare power transformers necessary
for immediate replacement.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER

SERVICES DIRECTORATE
D
istribution and Consumer Services in energy metering and billing system using
Directorate (DCSD) led by Deputy smart metering and smart grid technologies.
Managing Director, is entrusted for the DCSD also has introduced Substation
planning, expansion, operation, maintenance Automation Systems (SAS) in its existing as
and rehabilitation of distribution networks well as new substations under construction. In
including substations up to the 33 kV voltage addition, it is striving to achieve the goal of the
level and consumer services activities such as GoN by providing electricity service to the entire
new consumer connections, meter reading, population within next two years. Furthermore,
billing, revenue collection and consumer’s DCSD has also been committed to provide the
grievances handling. reliable and quality power supply to its valuable
consumers. It has been massively investing in
DCSD has been engaged in maintaining distribution infrastructure in order to enhance
and upgrading the distribution network to the reliability and quality of power supply with
ensure reliable and quality power supply. the reduction of losses. Highest priority has
DCSD has also given its priority on minimizing been given to its valuable consumers for safe,
the technical and commercial losses in the reliable and quality services.
distribution network through the measures
such as infrastructure upgradation and As per the recently implemented Organization
reconfiguration, optimization of transformer, and Management Structure, DCSD comprises of
power factor correction, control of electricity three departments at the central level, namely
pilferage and so on. DCSD is also involved in Planning & Technical Services Department,
expansion and upgrading of the distribution Community Rural Electrification Department
network to cater the growing electricity and Smart Meter & Automation Department,
demand and new consumer connections. All each headed by the Director. Apart from this,
these activities are being done adhering to it is delivering the service to the consumers
service standards, tariff regulations, and other throughout the country via its seven Provincial
policies as per the regulatory framework set Offices and two Division Offices. DCSD holds the
forth by the governing law of the country. majority, about 65.53%, of total staffs of NEA.
The Directorate is in leading front to collect the
Further, Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) revenue for planning, expansion, operation,
has been adopted using the novel technologies maintenance and growth of NEA, in overall.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Vital Performance Highlights In F/Y 2023/24, 339 ckt-km of 33 kV Line,

2,943 ckt-km of 11 kV line, 5,207 ckt-km of
Consumer Percent of Total Sales Revenue
Category Consumers (%) (%) (%) 0.4/0.23 kV line, 3,289 numbers of distribution
Domestic 91.54% 42.13% 38.56% transformers with the total capacity of 86
Non-Commercial 0.71% 3.15% 4.56% MVA and 9 numbers of 33/11 kV Distribution
Commercial 0.75% 8.08% 11.63% Substation with the total capacity of 91 MVA
Industrial 1.26% 36.12% 36.78% have been added in the distribution system.
Others 5.73% 10.51% 8.47% Likewise, 229 MVA substation capacity has
been added though the upgradation of the
In FY 2023/24, the total number of consumers substation across the country. Along with these
reached to 5,459,275 an increase by 6.33% from distribution infrastructures, 7,576 ckt-km of
the previous FY. Similarly, the total sales in FY 33 kV, 50,676 ckt-km of 11 kV and 150,477
2023/24 were 10,227 GWh including internal ckt-km of 0.4/0.23, 196 numbers of 33/11
consumption. The gross revenue from energy kV substations with the total capacity with
sales reached to 99.636 billion rupees, with an 2,524 MVA and 45,474 numbers distribution
increase of 9.172 billion rupees compared to transformers constitute in the distribution
the previous FY. The commercial and industrial system.
categories together contribute 44.20%, of the
total sales whereas the domestic consumers Out of 753 local levels, 539 local levels are
contribute 42.13%. The commercial and substantially electrified and 196 local levels
industrial consumers together represent 2.01% are partially electrified so far. The remaining
and the domestic consumers represent 91.54% 18 local levels, which have no connection with
of total consumers. The sales and revenue the national grid, have access to electricity via
increment in comparison with the previous FY alternative energy sources.
are 9.25 % and 10.14% respectively.
Programs and Activities
The average collection period (ACP) was
recorded as 56.39 days excluding the DCSD has continued its activities of construction
Government subsidy, street light dues and and up-gradation of distribution network and
dedicated/trunk line dues. As per Government’s addition of new connection in F/Y 2023/24.
subsidy policy, NEA has provided free energy of During this period, DCSD took special drives
176,874,846 kWh to approximately 21,09,146 to monitor and execute the loss reduction
numbers of domestic consumers having the activities, metering & billing and increasing the
connection of capacity 5 Amp. Further, the collection of amount receivables. The goods on
average selling price was calculated as NRs. stock were closely monitored, which resulted
9.74/kWh. The average sales per consumer in the substantial use of the stocked material.
increased from 1,823 kWh to 1,873 kWh and As part of the expansion and reinforcement of
the collection from online payment increased distribution system, many programs, projects
to NRs. 27.438 billion from NRs. 21.54 billion. and activities were undertaken by departments
and provincial/divisional offices in F/Y 2023/24
With continuous initiations and efforts of to expand and improve the quality of materials
NEA’s staffs, the distribution system loss has and service delivery.
been reduced to 9.59% in F/Y 2023/24. The
loss reduction activities have been closely DCSD has given the top priority for the reliable
monitored at the central level and directives and quality supply of electricity. In this regard,
were issued regularly to achieve the set loss activities like the upgrading of the distribution
target. network, construction of new feeders,
upgrading of distribution transformers and

addition of new transformers in the system and quality supply can be guaranteed, if
have been continued. DCSD is aware of GoN’ the distribution infrastructures are built by
policy of reducing the fossil fuel consumption adopting the appropriate standard and using
by increasing the use of electricity in cooking, materials of good quality. In this context,
transportation and industrialization, which the Quality Control and Monitoring Unit is
would accentuate in the distribution network primarily focused for the quality control on
reinforcement and up-gradation for the quality construction of line, substation, buildings and
and reliable supply. associated civil works, monitoring of different
construction activities, safe working practices
Further, in order to provide electricity access to and other relevant activities as required by the
all as per GoN plan and policy, the construction concerned offices.
work continued to electrify through the
national grid in un-electrified areas. NEA has In order to ensure the quality of the procured
also been working for alternative options to distribution line materials and equipment,
provide electricity to remote areas. DCSD will establish an Acceptance Testing
Laboratory in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, where most
Safety of the electrical equipment / line material up
Training of Occupational Health and Safety to 33 kV Voltage level can be tested with the
(OHS) has been made mandatory to all the similar facility of an international accredited
technical staffs, especially lineman and laboratory.
substation operators. OHS trainings has been
organized to express NEA’ commitment on Norms, Standard and Guidelines
electrical safety as well as to create awareness DCSD has prepared and issued the standard
regarding safety for all. design and drawing of the office building for
Safety Day organized by Tatopani Distribution Center
Quality Control and Monitoring distribution centers. The standard design

Quality Control and Monitoring Unit has been and drawing of these building will ease the
established in each department, provincial construction works, ensure the quality of the
office and division office to focus on the strict construction, optimize the cost of the building,
quality control and monitoring of construction possess uniformity in look and remain as an
works of distribution infrastructure. Reliable icon for NEA Distribution Centers.

Norms for the electrical construction works Furthermore, to ensure the reliable power
as well as repair and maintenance works have supply, DCSD has been using the AAAC covered
been revised with consideration of working conductor for the medium voltage up to 11 kV
at night and at off peak hours. Construction and the Aerial Bundled Conductor (ABC) for 400
works and schedule maintenance works will be Voltage instead of the bare ACSR conductor.
encouraged for the night shift in the city areas
as far as possible to minimize disturbances to Loss Reduction Activities
the public. DCSD has given top priority for the loss reduction
in the distribution system. Loss target has been
Grievance Handling and No-Light Service fixed to each distribution center. Loss prone
In order to minimize the consumer’s complaints areas were identified and necessary actions
in no light services and to address the consumer were taken to reduce both the technical and
grievances in a speedy manner, Call Centers has non-technical losses. Loss reduction activities
been operated to take care of consumers of six were closely monitored at the central level and
Provincial Offices and Hetauda Divisional Office, directives were issued regularly to achieve the
while works are under progress for Karnali set loss target. During such operation, total of
Provincial Office and Lumbini Division Office. 188,275 number of line disconnections were
The Toll-Free Number 1150 has been assigned recorded with the worth of NRs. 3.584 billion.
for reporting the grievances. Grievances can be
recorded by voice call and through messages as DCSD has been actively propelling loss reduction
well. campaigns through the line disconnection of
consumers having due payment for long term.
Reliable and Quality Supply Theft control by meter resealing, equipment
confiscation, discouraging hooking activities,
Reliable and quality power supply is one of
etc. are other activities being undertaken by
the main objectives of DCSD, and also the
the Directorate.
fundamental right of our valued consumer.
Since, the reliable and quality supply is basic Provincial/Division Offices/Distribution Centers
requirement for increasing the electricity were assigned with certain loss targets to
demand, two projects have been introduced be achieved within the FY linking with the
namely Distribution System Reliability Project performance evaluation of Distribution Center
and Capacitor Bank Installation Project with Chief. Loss reduction, as the regular activity of
the objective of enhancing the reliability and DCSD, and shall be continued in coming years.
quality of power supply.
Plans and Programs
The scope of Distribution System Reliability
Project includes the installation of auto re- • DCSD is planning to complete the
closers and the smart load break switches in 11 substantial electrification in 22 more
kV feeders of distribution network throughout districts in next two (2) years including
the country which would minimize the outage Taplejung, Ilam, Panchthar, Solukhumbu,
hours, ease maintenance work, reduce spill of Okhaldhunga, Bhojpur, Sankhuwasabha,
energy and increase overall reliability of the Khotang and Udaypur in Koshi Province;
distribution system. Likewise, the scope of Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhuli, Chitwan
Capacitor Bank Project includes the installation and Makawanpur in Bagmati Province;
of capacitor banks in 33/11 kV substations Palpa, Pyuthan, Rolpa and Rukum East
throughout the country, which would improve in Lumbini Province; Dolpa and Jumla in
the voltage profile of the electricity supply. Karnali Province; and Doti, Darchula and
Dadeldhura in Sudur Paschim Province.

• To address consumer grievances including New 33/11 kV substations and 33 kV lines for
the issues of No Light Services, Call centers the development of NEA Grid. (Kapilbastu,
have been expanded in six Provincial and Arghakhachi, Sindhuli, Ramechap & Gulmi);
one Division Office. DCSD is planning to
expand Call Centers at Karnali Provincial • Design, Supply, Installation/Erection,Testing
Office and Lumbini Division Office in and Commissioning of 11/0.4 kV Distribution
coming years. System (Taplejung, Panchthar & Ilam);
• DCSD has started for the automation of • Design, Supply and Installation of
existing 33/11 kV substations. All new 33/11 Substations and 33kV Lines in Bharatpur,
kV substations will be fully automated or Dhading, Hetauda, Kavre, Lagankhel,
unmanned type. Nuwakot, Palung, Ramechhap, Dolakha and
Sindhupalchok districts; and
• Fifteen (15) Nos. of 33/11 kV substations
are being upgraded with Substation • Design, Supply and Installation/Erection,
Automation System (SAS) and sixty-six (66) Testing and Commissioning of Distribution
numbers of other substation are being System in Melamchi, Dolakha, Ramechhap,
upgraded adopting the n-1 contingency Rasuwa, Palung, Bharatpur and Sindhuli
criteria to enhance the reliability of districts.
distribution system.
Nepal Distribution System Upgrade
• Acceptance Testing Laboratory will be and Expansion Project (AIIB)
established at Kharipati, Bhaktapur for NEA has received a loan-financing from the
testing the electrical equipment up to 33 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
kV voltage level. towards the cost of financing of the proposed
project. The districts selected under this
Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
project are Dang, Banke, Bardia and Rolpa from
The Government of Nepal (GoN) received a Lumbini Province and Rukum West, Jajarkot,
credit from the World Bank (WB) towards the Surkhet, Salyan, Kalikot, Jumla, Mugu and
cost of Grid Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency Humla from Karnali Province.
Project (GSEEP) under IDA Credit No. 5566-
NP (Project ID P146344) for an amount of 130 This project will construct nineteen (19) new
MUSD under a counter financing of 8 MUSD 33/11 kV substations, more than 411.56 km of
by the GoN. The GSEEP Project comprises of 33 kV lines and approximately 1,800 km of 11 kV
following two components: distribution lines. The project will also include
installation of around 3,150 km of LT lines and
Component 1: Grid Connected Solar PV Farms 1,045 number of distribution transformers so
Development has been completed and 25 as to achieve the cent percent electrification in
MWP has been connected to the National Grid. the project implementation areas.
The contractor will carry out the operation and
maintenance for 5 years. Nepal Distribution System Upgrade
and Expansion Project (EIB)
Component 2: Under Distribution System
Planning and Loss Reduction, following projects NEA, through the GoN, has received a loan-
are in progress: financing from European Investment Bank (EIB)
towards the cost of financing of the proposed
• Design, Planning, Engineering, Procurement, project. The districts selected under this project
Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 8 are Parasi, Rupandehi, Rolpa, Dang and Rukum

East from Lumbini Province and Bajhang, Bajura the energy transactions across the distribution
and Baitadi from Sudurpaschim Province. network. The objective of this division is to
conduct rigorous analysis of distribution system
This project will construct thirteen (13) new loss, resulting in improved energy efficiency,
33/11 kV substations, more than 112 km of reduced operational costs, and enhanced
33 kV lines and more than 1,314 km of 11 overall system performance.
kV distribution lines. The project will also
include the installation of around 2,813 ckt- Likewise, Technical Support Division under PTSD
km of LT lines and 621 number of distribution is responsible to develop and maintain technical
transformers so as to achieve the cent percent standards, specifications, and design guidelines
electrification in the project implementation for the distribution system infrastructure. This
areas. division also provides engineering support for
the design of new distribution system projects,
33/11 kV Substation and 33 kV Line Projects including substation layouts and optimization
of the infrastructure. This division also assists
DCSD has undertaken various 33/11 kV
the DCSD on technical matters regarding the
substations projects and 33 kV & 11 kV lines
ensuring compliance with relevant codes,
projects for connecting those substations
regulations, and industry best practices.
across all over Nepal. The scope of project
includes the construction of 58 numbers of Some of the projects under monitoring of PTSD
33/11 kV substations with the total capacity are listed below.
of approximately 400 MVA, 1,123 km of 33 kV
line from the source to those substations under 33/11 kV Substation Rehabilitation Project
construction and 11 kV line feeders for the
supply to local networks and beneficiaries. The “33/11 kV Substation Rehabilitation
Project” under PTSD has been entrusted to
Some of the major highlights of work executed implement the upgradation and rehabilitation
by various departments under DCSD are listed of 33/11 kV substations. This project has
in the following pages. accomplished rehabilitation of more than 57
substations out of 82 distribution substations
Planning and Technical Services from all over Nepal by replacement or addition
Department (PTSD) of new power transformers rated 33/11 kV,
Planning and Technical Services Department 6/8 MVA, 10/13.3/16.6 MVA or 20/24 MVA
(PTSD) is responsible for planning and capacity along with other necessary substation
preparation of the distribution system equipment. Among them, 15 substations are
expansion programs and supporting DCSD in to be upgraded under Substation Automation
the technical and commercial matters. Under System (SAS) so as to operate these substations
this department, two divisions are functional, from local control center at individual substation
namely Loss Analysis Division and Technical as well as from remote control center located at
Support Division. the respective distribution office. This project
has enhanced substation capacity of 315.6
Loss Analysis Division under PTSD scrutinize MVA by upgradation/addition of 33/11 kV
the losses occurring in the distribution Power Transformers during the reported year.
system. Advanced metering infrastructure
(smart meters integrated in MDMS) has been
introduced for measuring the energy at the
receiving point as well as at interlink between
two distribution centers in order to measure

Rehabilitation of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Lamosanghu Substaion under construction
Distribution System Voltage Madankudari-Makaibaari-Singati 33kV Line

Improvement Project and Substation Project
The scope of the project includes installation of The scope of the Project includes the construction
capacitor bank at 33/11 kV substations in order of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA substation at Majhifeda
to improve the voltage in distribution line. of Kavre district with interconnection facilities.
Currently, capacitor banks are being installed in Substation construction work and 11/0.4 kV
11 substations and is will be expanded to other distribution line work have been completed.
substations as per the requirement. Pole erection work of 33 kV transmission
line has also been completed. The contract is
Khotang-Bhojpur-Udayapur- Sankhuwasabha terminated due to non-performance of the
33 kV Transmission line and Substation initial contractor and new contract has been
Construction Project signed with another contractor to complete
the remaining work of 33 kV line. The Project is
The project will construct two substations in
scheduled to be completed by FY 2081/82.
Udayapur district (Basaha of Chaudandigadi
Municipality and Ghurmi of Katari Municipality), Chautara-Sidhupalchowk 33kV Line and
one substation in Sankhuwasabha district Substation Project
(Chichila Rural Municipality) and required 33 kV
and 11 kV lines respectively. Land acquisition The scope of the Project includes the
process for all three substations has been construction of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA substation,
completed. The tender for construction of 33 kV line from Lamosanghu to Chautara and
substations and 33 & 11 kV line will be floated 11/0.4 kV distribution line. 33/11 kV, 6/8
in the starting of FY 2081/82 and the project is MVA Chautara substation has been charged
scheduled to be completed by FY 2082/83. and handed over to Sindhupalchowk DC for

operation. Guanghar Ujyalo Sana Hydropower Reconstruction and Improvement Project

Company Pvt. Ltd. having a generation capacity
of 970 kW is currently dispatching their power Under the electrification component, all
to the national grid through this substation. construction works for two 33/11 kV Ratmate
and Kalikasthan substation, and accompanying
Transformer Testing Lab Construction Project 33 kV, 11 kV, and 0.4 kV electrical distribution
networks have been completed. On the social
The scope of the Project includes construction component, one health post, two community
of Transformer Testing Lab at Biratnagar, Butwal hall buildings, one Temple, one Vegetable
and Nepalgunj. The facilities provided from this Collection Center, and a school building were
project will help to reduce overall system loss built.
by verifying the quality and confirming low
loss of the transformer that will be connected Promotion of Solar Energy in Rural
to NEA’s electrical grid. Similarly, small, and Semi-Urban Regions II
medium and large private consumers of the
nearby respective provincial NEA office will be During the construction of hydro projects, NEA
benefitted by timely testing and unnecessary has acquired substantial land at the generation
burden for transportation to another testing sites. These land plots already have electricity
lab which was available only at Kathmandu and grid connections, making them ideal for
Hetauda. Transformer testing lab and workshop establishing solar PV farms. Solar PV generation
building including installation of transformer without the use of batteries will complement
testing equipment have been completed. The the hydro projects by directly feeding the
Project has been handed over for operation generated electricity into the national grid.
to Koshi Provincial Office, Biratnagar Lumbini KFW and NEA agreed to design a project for
Provincial Office Butwal and Lumbini Province, installing solar PV farms at three locations with
Division Office Nepalgunj. a total capacity of approximately 9-10 MW DC.
Reconstruction and Improvement of Rural Electrification Programs

Electricity Distribution System Government of Nepal (GON) announced
(KFW funding) under its “Plan and Policy” for cent percent
Neighborhood Electrification Project electrification in the country. In order to
achieve the GON’s above mentioned target,
The project is entirely focused on neighborhood rural electrification programs through different
electrification in Kispang Rural Municipality’s projects are being executed with funding
Salme, Bhalche, and Kaule, as well as the area from Government of Nepal (GON) and Nepal
of the transmission line, which benefits local Electricity Authority (NEA) as well as grant
residents. The project entails the construction and loan assistance from KfW, ADB, EIB and
of a 33/11 kV Sub-Station at Bhalche, a 33 kV AIIB. The electrification programs funded
transmission line between Bhalche and Trishuli by GON/NEA is being implemented through
3B HuB Sub-Station, and an 11 kV and 0.4 kV eight different projects covering nine districts
distribution network in Nuwakot and Rasuwa of Koshi Province, four districts of Bagmati
Districts. The project, which was co-financed Province, one district of Gandaki Province, one
by the EU, EIB, Germany through KFW, and district of Karnali Province and one district of
GoN, is now complete, providing a dependable Sudur Paschim Province having the scope of 15
electrical supply to over 2200 families in numbers of 33/11 kV substations, 300 km of
Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts. 33 kV line, 3,034 km of 11 kV lines and 7,174
km of 0.4/0.23 kV distribution networks with

1,919 numbers of distribution transformers via This department has two divisions namely
following projects. Computerized Billing and Network Division and
Metering & Automation Division. Furthermore,
• Taplejung-Panchthar-Ilam-Jhapa Rural
the department consists of two sections namely
Electrification & Substation Construction
GIS & IT section and Distribution System Control
Project
Center.
• Bhojpur-Sankhuwasbha 11/0.4 kV Rural
Electrification Project Computerized Billing and Network Division
• Solukhumbu-Okhaldhunga 33 kV Rural The Computerized Billing and Network
Electrification & Substation Construction Division (CBND) plays a crucial role in the
Project Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), continuously
• Khotang - Udayapur 11/0.4 kV Rural working to enhance NEA’s revenue collection.
Electrification Project The Mpower Billing System provides NEA
with an efficient billing system, equipped with
• Kavre-Makwanpur-Ramechhap-Sindhuli
numerous features and modules to monitor
Rural Electrification Project
the entire process and ensure transparency in
• Nawalpur Rural Electrification and the revenue management system.
Chusang (Mustang) 33 kV Transmission
and Substation Construction Project The Mpower Billing System has been
successfully implemented across all NEA
• Darchula - Dolpa 11/0.4 kV Rural
revenue collection centers, covering 100% of
Electrification Project
both the total consumer count and total NEA
• Khotang-Bhojpur-Udayapur- revenue. The introduction of Handheld Meter
Sankhuwasabha 33 kV Transmission line Reading Devices (HHD) in over 160 locations
and Substation Construction Project has improved energy sales and reduced human
errors during meter reading. Additionally,
Smart Metering and the division has implemented Online Meter
Automation Department Reading Handheld Devices (Online HHD) with
This department is newly formed under DCSD wifi functionality in many NEA locations that
after approval of new O&M structure by NEA allows meter readers to directly upload data to
965th Board Meeting. The main objectives of the branch server system, enhancing efficiency.
this department are
Consumers can enter their meter readings
i) To implement smart energy meters from home via mobile apps, online platforms,
throughout the country gradually for or by calling the NEA hotline number 1150.
reliable and remote meter reading. The system is accessible through the website
ii) To implement and support computerized https://www.consumer.nea.org.np or the NEA
M-power Billing system in all Distribution application for mobile phone as well.
centers & collection centers and support
Online electricity bill payment system caters
ongoing RMS Billing project in terms of
to all consumer groups, allowing them to pay
functional requirements, Data migration
electricity bills through various online banking,
expertise, and HHD integration as needed.
mobile banking services, and e-wallet services.
iii) To implement new and easy bill payment The online payment system has significantly
systems like any branch payment system reduced the time consumers spend in queues
(ABPS) and Online payment systems and the money spent on transportation to pay
electricity bills. NEA has collection total amount

of NRs. 27.438 billion from 15,787,047 number Smart Whole Current Meters in first phase.
of transactions during last fiscal year.
Likewise, in order to complete the coverage
The Any Branch Payment System (ABPS), of three phase whole current smart meter,
implemented within the Kathmandu Valley, the Project procured 150,000 number of
allows customers to pay their electricity bills such meters. All the meters installed are in
at any revenue collection center within the communication with Head End System (HES)
valley, facilitating timely revenue collection and energy & electrical instantaneous data
and analytical reporting for NEA. Web-based received from the meter through Head End
services, accessible via https://www.neabilling. System is exported to Meter Data Management
com/viewonline, enable customers to view their (MDMS) for data analysis and reporting
bills. The Customer Management Information purpose.
System (LAGAT) has been implemented in
various revenue collection centers, helping The Metering and Automation Division, is also
maintain an up-to-date customer database. integrating Three Phase CT operated smart
meter, procured by Material Management
To strive for excellence, CBND is enhancing Division, into its system. All the high value
the online meter reading Hand Held Device consumers that are connected via Potential
by providing SMS facilities to consumers and Current Transformer now have Smart
after meter reading, promoting a paperless CT Operated smart meters. Power Trade
environment and financial savings. The Department also has installed 62 numbers of
migration of community consumers to the NEA these smart meters in several IPP. Distribution
billing system is ongoing. Centers are also installing these smart meters
in the 33 kV and 11 kV feeders which fed the
For the convenience of NEA consumers, online consumers under that DC for the purpose of
payments through different merchants have energy accounting.
now started at 8 a.m., instead of the previous
start time of 10 a.m. Additionally, the daily Consumers that have smart meters installed
transaction limit for each consumer through a for energy metering are integrated with billing
single merchant is expected to increase upto 5 system and configured for automated billing
lakhs soon. Moreover, CBND, in collaboration generation without any human intervention.
with the IT department, has enhanced existing Consumers receive electricity bill via SMS and
DCS activities by implementing the Revenue email.
Accounting Consolidation Software System.
This system provides real-time Revenue GIS Mapping
Management Information, helping in data
NEA originally planned to implement GIS
analysis and evaluation of NEA’s financial
Mapping through GIS Smart Grid Project in
health.
the existing distribution infrastructure. Albeit,
Metering and Automation Division as NEA is implementing the underground
distribution system in different cities including
In order to modernize the existing metering Kathmandu, original plan of this Project has
infrastructure in system with the latest been stalled and being revised incorporating
technology in Nepal Electricity Authority, the infrastructure of underground cabling.
Smart Metering and Smart Grid Project under It has been planned to implement it after
Metering and Automation Division, completed updating the scope.
the replacement of 72000 Three Phase
Electromechanical Whole Current Meters with

Distribution System Control Centre (DSCC): participation of the community. The

infrastructure for electrification is constructed
A DSCC for supervision and control of with a share contribution of 10% out of the
Kathmandu valley distribution system including total estimated budget by the CREE, and
underground system is being built at NEA LDC the remaining 90% by the NEA. The CREEs
premises Siuchatar under ADB loan though PMD regulate electricity distribution services to
Data center and DSCC project. After completion their consumers independently after the
of this project this center will be handed over infrastructure is handed over to them. These
and operated under this department. CREEs buy electricity from NEA in bulk, and
distribute it to remote consumers. The CREEs
Metering Section
are responsible for operation and management
The Metering section, formerly known as TOD of electricity distribution within their concerned
section, deals with the programming of the areas. NEA provides services up to 11 kV line and
smart meters with the parameters typically the REC itself is responsible for 400/230 Volt
required by DCS as well as NET Metering, line. CRED is committed to ensure future where
Independent Power Producers and Export/ every Nepali, irrespective of caste, gender, and
Import. The section also recalculates the arrear position in the community has access to clean,
billing file sent by different branch offices of affordable, and reliable electricity and the
NEA. In Fiscal year 2080/81, 25,053,747.38kWh members benefit from its productive end-use.
total units were recovered from arrear billing In the journey of 20 years, CRED has achieved a
worth NRs. 386,878 million. major success of providing access to electricity
to around 55 districts through 516 (300 CBOs
SMART Meter and Smart Grid (SMSG) Project: and 216 including KKREP) community. In this
F.Y. 2080/081, 14 numbers of community
• Meters of HT (11kV or above) consumers are
returned to NEA with around 7,338 number of
being replaced by Smart Meters.
consumers. The actual number of consumers
• Replace meters of LT TOD consumers by within community organizations are 4,75,539
Smart Meters by Fiscal year 2081/82 in 43 districts through 457 communities (241
• Assisting in formation of Head End CBOs and 216 entities of Kailali Kanchanpur
System (HES), Advanced Meter Reading Gramin Bidhyut Chhata Sansthan and Rural
Infrastructure (AMR/AMI), Meter Data Municipalities/ Municipalities).
Management (MDM).
CRED’s major activities of this year are as
Community Rural follows:
Electrification Department • Under fifteen (15) Rural Electrification
In order to expand the access to electricity Projects, construction of 58.014 km of 11
services to the rural areas on people’s kV line with 1354 nos. of 11-meter HT Poles
participation approach, the Government of installation, 107 km of 400/230 V LT line
Nepal (GoN) has brought forward Community and installation of 64 Nos. of distribution
Rural Electrification Program (CREP) which is transformers with different capacities have
being executed efficiently through Community been completed.
Rural Electrification Department (CRED) under • Similarly, replacement of 4,925 number of
DCSD, NEA. wooden poles with steel tubular poles has
been completed.
The Community Rural Electricity Entities
(CREEs) are formed under the enthusiastic • The construction of 33/11 kV substations in
the rural areas of Panchthar, Tumbewa and

33 kV line extensions from Panchthar district due of NRs. 754.293 million were disconnected.
are in progress. With the concerted efforts of all Distribution
• Total number of 14 CREEs with about 7,338 Centers, the revenue collection has improved
number of consumers returned to NEA to 96.21%.
• CRED has conducted capacity building-up Madhesh Provincial Office, Janakpur

Technical and Management training for
employees working at CREEs in Gandaki Madhesh Provincial Office of NEA serves
province from Poush 1 to poush 7 for 7 days, 1,148,674 numbers of consumer through 23
in coordination with National Assocation Distribution Centers spread over 8 districts.
of Community Electrification Users Nepal The majority of the consumers, about 86.81%,
(NACEUN) belong to the domestic category. It has
registered and increased the connected load of
This department conducted training for 489 MVA during FY 2023/24.
employees working at CREEs in Gandaki
province during last fiscal year. CRED is planning The annual energy sales were 2,138 GWh
to conduct capacity build-up training in other increased by 5.96% from the previous FY and
different provinces Koshi, Janakpur, Bagmati, contribute to 20.91% of the total sales of
Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashim for CBOs energy of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs.
employees in future. 19.527 billion, which is about 19.60% of the
total revenue earned by NEA. It has registered
DCSD is operating all over the country through the overall increase of sales revenue by 8.24%
seven provincial offices and two divisional as compared to the previous FY.
offices to facilitate its consumers with line
connection, revenue collection and handling The distribution loss of Provincial Office has
grievances. been registered to 15.29% from the last FY loss
of 13.79%. This year 39,407 consumer lines with
Koshi Provincial Office, Biratnagar due of NRs. 1.574 billion were disconnected.
With the concerted efforts of all Distribution
Koshi Provincial Office of NEA attends 1,044,191
Centers, the revenue collection has improved
numbers of consumer through 24 Distribution
to 89.70%.
Centers spread over 14 districts. The majority
of the consumers, about 89.41%, belong to Bagmati Provincial Office, Kathmandu
the domestic category. It has registered and
increased the connected load of 586 MVA Bagmati Provincial Office of NEA attends
during FY 2023/24. 8,98,202 numbers of consumer through 20
Distribution Centers spread over 10 districts.
The annual energy sales were 1,716 GWh The majority of the consumers, about 95.47%,
increased by 10.57% from the previous FY belong to the domestic category. It has
and contribute to 16.78% of the total sales of registered and increased the connected load of
energy of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs. 175 MVA during FY 2023/24.
16.136 billion, which is about 16.20% of the
total revenue earned by NEA. It has registered The annual energy sales were 2406 GWh
the overall increase of sales revenue by 11.51% increased by 9.80% from the previous FY and
as compared to the previous FY. contribute to 23.53% of the total sales of
energy of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs.
The distribution loss of Provincial Office came 26.310 billion, which is about 26.41% of the
down to 9.87% from the last FY year loss of total revenue earned by NEA. It has registered
10.38%. This year 36,831 consumer lines with

the overall increase of sales revenue by 9.73% revenue earned by NEA. It has registered the
as compared to the previous FY. overall increase of sales revenue by 10.35% as
compared to the previous FY.
The distribution loss of Provincial Office came
down to 5.60% from the last FY loss of 6.29%. The distribution loss of Divisional Office came
This year 31,793 consumer lines with due of down to 7.19% from the last FY loss of 9.82%.
NRs. 792.732 million were disconnected. With This year 12,022 consumer lines with due of
the concerted efforts of all Distribution Centers, NRs. 225.611 million were disconnected. With
the revenue collection has improved to 97.99%. the concerted efforts of all Distribution Centers,
the revenue collection has improved to 95.03%.
Bagmati Province Division Office, Hetauda
Gandaki Provincial Office, Pokhara
Bagmati Province Division Office of NEA serves
339,795 numbers of consumer through 6 Gandaki Provincial Office of NEA attends
Distribution Centers spread over 3 districts. 498,132 number of consumers through 13
The majority of the consumers, about 90.39%, Distribution Centers spread over 11 districts.
belong to the domestic category. It has The majority of the consumers, about 95.19%,
registered and increased the connected load of belong to the domestic category. It has
144 MVA during FY 2023/24. registered and increased the connected load of
243 MVA during the year 2023/24.
The annual energy sales were 710 GWh
increased by 9.84% from the previous FY and The annual energy sales were 687 GWh
contribute to 6.94% of the total sales of energy increased by 8.69% from the previous FY and
of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs. contribute to 6.72% of the total sales of energy
6.858 billion, which is about 6.88% of the total of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs.
33 kV Line construction works by Lamjung Distribution Center

6.708 billion, which is about 6.73% of the total increased by 6.98% from the previous FY and
revenue earned by NEA. It has registered the contribute to 6.34% of the total sales of energy
overall increase of sales revenue by 9.38% as of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs.
compared to the previous FY. 6.124 billion, which is about 6.15% of the total
revenue earned by NEA. It has registered the
The distribution loss of Provincial Office came overall increase of sales revenue by 8.21% as
down to 7.96% from the last FY loss of 8.47%. compared to the previous FY.
This year 16,837 consumer lines with due of
NRs. 255.175 million were disconnected. With The distribution loss of Divisional Office came
the concerted efforts of all Distribution Centers, down to 8.59% from the last FY loss of 8.60%.
the revenue collection has improved to 99.64%. This year 15,775 consumer lines with due of
NRs. 2.060 billion were disconnected. With the
Lumbini Provincial Office, Butwal concerted efforts of all Distribution Centers, the
revenue collection has improved to 98.99%.
Lumbini Provincial Office of NEA serves 551,836
number of consumers through 11 Distribution Karnali Provincial Office, Surkhet
Centers spread over 6 districts. The majority
of the consumers, about 94.03%, belong to Karnali Provincial Office of NEA attends 162,385
the domestic category. It has registered and number of consumers through 10 Distribution
increased the connected load of 365 MVA Centers spread over 10 districts. The majority
during FY 2023/24. of the consumers, about 96.09%, belong to
the domestic category. It has registered and
The annual energy sales were 1459 GWh increased the connected load of 87 MVA during
increased by 11.18% from the previous FY FY 2023/24.
and contribute to 14.27 % of the total sales of
energy of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs. The annual energy sales were 83 GWh increased
13.917 billion, which is about 13.97% of the by 13.99% from the previous FY and contribute
total revenue earned by NEA. It has registered to 0.82% of the total sales of energy of NEA. The
the overall increase of sales revenue by 11.79% gross annual revenue is NRs. 809 million, which
as compared to the previous FY. is about 0.81% of the total revenue earned by
NEA. It has registered the overall increase of
The distribution loss of Provincial Office came sales revenue by 13.43% as compared to the
down to 7.67% from the last FY loss of 8.48%. previous FY.
This year 21,322 consumer lines with due of
NRs. 3.625 billion were disconnected. With the The distribution loss of Provincial Office has
concerted efforts of all Distribution Centers, the been registered 21.79% from the last FY loss
revenue collection has improved to 96.47%. of 16.20%. This year 5,979 consumer lines with
due of NRs. 65.799 million were disconnected.
Lumbini Province Division Office, Nepalgunj With the concerted efforts of all Distribution
Centers, the revenue collection has improved
Lumbini Province Division Office of NEA serves
to 98.36%.
443,548 number of consumers through 10
Distribution Centers spread over 6 districts. Sudurpaschim Provincial Office, Attaria
The majority of the consumers, about 91.90%,
belong to the domestic category. It has Sudurpaschim Provincial Office of NEA serves
registered and increased the connected load of 372,512 number of consumers through 12
207 MVA during FY 2023/24. Distribution Centers spread over 9 districts.
The majority of the consumers, about 92.74%,
The annual energy sales were 648 GWh belong to the domestic category. It has
registered and increased the connected load of 225 MVA during FY 2023/24.
The annual energy sales were 376 GWh increased by 14.98% from the previous FY and contribute
to 3.69% of the total sales of energy of NEA. The gross annual revenue is NRs. 3.243 billion, which
is about 3.26% of the total revenue earned by NEA. It has registered the overall increase of sales
revenue by 15.71% as compared to the previous FY.
The distribution loss of Provincial Office has been registered 11.50% from the last FY loss of 10.99%.
This year 8,309 consumer lines with due of NRs. 148.162 million were disconnected. With the
concerted efforts of all Distribution Centers, the revenue collection has improved to 98.05%.

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
PLANNING, MONITORING
AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
P
lanning, Monitoring and Information PSMD identifies constraints in the grid that
Technology Directorate (PMITD), headed could pose operational risk and that reduces
by the Deputy Managing Director, efficiency due to outages in the Integrated Nepal
acts as a corporate wing of Nepal Electricity Power System. It also develops transmission
Authority. This Directorate is responsible for configurations for evacuating power from
the directing and monitoring the functioning planned generation projects through different
of three departments namely Power System technical studies such as load flow, short circuit,
Management Department, Corporate steady state and transient stability.
Planning and Monitoring Department and
Information Technology Department. Each of PSMD also provides advisory services to the
these departments is headed by a director. power sector stakeholders upon their request.
Power System Management Department is It also assists the directorates and departments
responsible for Load Forecasting, Grid Impact within NEA by providing necessary data and
Study together with Generation Planning and suggestions regarding implementation of
Transmission Planning of power system of planned projects.
Nepal. Corporate Planning and Monitoring
The department is also diligently involved
Department is responsible for developing the
to prepare Corporate Development Plan of
Corporate Plan of NEA along with monitoring of
NEA to achieve NEA vision of becoming “An
NEA implemented projects financed by Nepal
efficient modern utility that provides clean,
Government, NEA and foreign investment.
reliable, quality and affordable electricity of
Information Technology Department develops
global standards while being responsible to
innovative IT services so as to automate various
Government imperatives and creating value for
activities of NEA.
its shareholders.”
Power System Management Department Grid Impact Study (GIS) for new generation
Power System Management Department projects is also one of the main focus of Power
(PSMD) is mainly responsible for the load System Management Department (PSMD). The
forecast, generation and transmission line Grid Impact Study (GIS) analyzes the effect of
planning with balancing the need for reliability, new connection of load and generating plant.
efficiency, sustainability and regulatory NEA Grid ensures satisfactory operation of
compliance of Integrated Power System (INPS) the NEA Grid in conformity with the Nepal
of Nepal. Electricity Grid Code; requirement for additional

transmission lines, reinforcement in the Information Technology Department

network, and requirement for the installation
The Information Technology Department
of capacitors and reactors are recommended.
(ITD) plays a pivotal role in enabling digital
In FY 2023/24, Power System Management transformation and enhancing operational
Department carried out following technical efficiencies within the organization. Here are
studies at the request of NEA’s different some key aspects and initiatives highlighted:
departments. Notable among them are:
1. Digital Transformation and Automation:
• Closely collaborated with the Joint Technical
o Information Technology Department
Team (JTT) of India and Nepal to study the
focuses on leveraging Information
possibilities and requirements of power
Technology (IT) and Operational Technology
exchange between India and Nepal.
(OT) to reduce redundancies, errors, and
• Grid Impact Study of 41 hydropower projects improve workflows across NEA.
developed by IPPs with the total installed
capacity of 2154.179 MW was performed. o Emphasis on implementing new Information
and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Grid Impact Study of 7 bulk load industries systems, providing continuous support, and
of the total load 70.9 MVA to be connected offering training to all NEA offices.
to the INPS was conducted.
• Load flow analysis of INPS for upcoming wet 2. NEA IT Policy (2023):
season has been conducted and the various
o NEA’s IT Policy encompasses various aspects,
recommendations has been mentioned.
addressing Information and Communication
• Contingency Load flow analysis for the Technologies Usage, Safety and Security,
power plants of the Dordi Corridor had been Business Operations Management, IT
conducted as per the request. Procurement, Asset Management, and
Safety Management. By leveraging the
• Fault analysis of Chilime –Trishuli 220 kV
potential of technology in these areas,
Transmission Line, Koshi 220 kV Transmission
NEA can enhance operational efficiency,
Line Corridor, Marsyandi-Kathmandu 220 kV
streamline processes, and improve overall
Transmission line and Loharpatti-Dhalkebar
service delivery.
132 kV Transmission Line was performed.
• Updating of the PSS/E models of Year 2025 o The IT Policy establishes an IT Management
for Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Committee which plays a pivotal role
(MCA - Nepal) has been done. in providing recommendations on new
technologies, assessing their necessity and
• Coordinated with JICA to study on Integrated potential impact on NEA’s operations. It also
Power System Development Plan for ensures regular policy updates to mitigate
preparation of the report - “Project on risks, enhance cyber resilience, and handle
Integrated Power System Development any exemptions required.
Plan in The Federal Democratic Republic of
Nepal”. o Regular updates ensure cyber resilience
and compliance with evolving IT standards.
• Associated with grid interconnection study
conducted by Joint Technical Group (JTG) 3. Enhanced Customer Interaction:
of State Group Corporation of China (SGCC)
and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). o Upgraded NEA Mobile App and CRM

PLANNING MONITORING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
software offer features like bill checking, availability of information centrally,

seamless payments, fault information,
and complaint management, improving o The Near Line Data Center at NEA Head
customer service and engagement. Office is equipped with Precision Air
Conditioners (PAC) and backup generators
4. Operational Efficiency and Management: to ensure operational continuity and
equipment safety.
o Introduction of online applications for new
connections and a centralized call center 7. Cyber security Measures:
(hotline 1150) streamline consumer-
related operations. o As NEA embraces greater digital
connectivity, it encounters heightened
o Vehicle Management Information System vulnerabilities in terms of cyber security.
with GPS integration enhances transparency Acknowledging the significance of
and efficiency in operations. safeguarding critical infrastructure, NEA
has taken proactive steps to invest in
o Upgradation of different application cyber security measures and establish
system software (Customized Accounting effective guidelines to protect these
System (CAS), Centralized E-Attendance essential systems. The implementation
System, Employee Information Portal etc..) of robust firewalls, intrusion detection
is in process to enhance the functionality, systems, WAF (Web Application Firewall),
security, and user satisfaction while DDoS (Distributed Denial of Services),
ensuring seamless integration and minimal NDR (Network detection and Response
disruption to business operations. System), SIEM/SOAR (Security Information
and Event Management System), and
o Private Cloud for employee has been
continuous monitoring protocols has been
implemented for enhanced security,
prioritized to fortify NEA’s digital assets and
control, and customization in their cloud
proactively thwart potential cyber threats.
computing environment.
o PAM (Privileged Access Management)
5. Infrastructure and Security Enhancements:
will be implemented to set cyber security
o Implementation of software-defined WAN strategies and technologies designed to
(SD-WAN) and plans for SD-Branch/LAN secure, manage, and monitor privileged
strengthens network security and improves access within an organization’s IT
operational efficiency. environment.
o Access Point devices with broad 8. Future Initiatives:

transmission range are deployed to cater
o Collaboration for operating the Data
to diverse user needs across NEA premises.
Center at Syuchatar aims to generate
6. Data Center: revenue by leasing bandwidth and data
space to government offices and private
o NEA has built its own Data Center, which organizations.
plays a vital role in ensuring the availability,
reliability and security of digital services With the IT Policy 2023 as its guiding
and information. NEA also plans to extend framework, NEA is committed to harnessing
its Communication Network backbone the potential of Information Technology to
countrywide which shall enhance the modernize its processes and deliver reliable,

clean electricity services to consumers. By of various activities with reference to the

embracing ICTs, ensuring safety and security, pre-set targets such as increase in generation
optimizing business operations, and capacity; transmission line length and sub-
adopting best practices in procurement and station capacity; added number of consumers;
asset management, NEA is paving the way increase in per capita electricity consumption;
for a more efficient, resilient and sustainable loss reduction and coverage of rural
power sector. electrification etc.
Corporate Planning and Development of suitable monitoring and

Monitoring Department evaluation directives assisting the NPC, Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Corporate Planning and Monitoring (MoEWRI) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) in
Department (CPMD) is established primarily to functions related to NEA and entering of annual
assist the NEA management in devising plans budget in the Line Ministry Budget Information
for corporate development; preparing the System (LMBIS) are the other works being
annual budget and monitoring of entire NEA carried out by the department.
development and operational activities. The
responsibility of appropriation of the received CPMD provides necessary supports to the
ceiling of annual budget from GoN and NEA management for carrying out various
mobilization of internal resources to ensure the studies related to institutional reform and
realization of targets set forth is wherein best development. In addition, the department
tradeoff among competing activities has to be provides inputs for the studies undertaken
assessed. The whole process involves repeated by various organizations on the topics related
discussion on various levels within the setup of to NEA. It also plays a coordinating role in
NEA. the development of projects under different
financing mode.
Monitoring status of to be implemented
and ongoing plans, projects and activities CPMD also furnishes the necessary indicators to
on continuous basis and reporting to the the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council
management is another vital responsibility of Ministers (OPMCM) such as the updates
of the department. In addition to the need- of installed capacity, per capita consumption
based reporting, periodic reporting is also of electricity, loss, electrification ratio, MVA
carried out on monthly, trimester-wise and capacity of the substations, the transmission
annual basis. These reports indicate the status line lengths, etc.

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
ENGINEERING SERVICES
DIRECTORATE
E
ngineering Services Directorate (ESD) Identification, Hydro Sedimentology, Survey,
is entrusted to carry out engineering Norms and Specification and Design Division.
studies beginning from the identification Status of different projects studied under the
to feasibility study, Geological and Geotechnical department are as follows:
Study, Detailed Engineering Design and
Environmental Study for the development of Syarpu Lake Pumped Storage
hydropower and transmission line projects. Hydroelectric Project
Apart from providing related trainings, the Syarpu Lake Pumped Storage Hydroelectric
directorate is mandated to provide consulting Project (332 MW) is identified as a Pumped
and advisory services in the hydropower Storage type hydroelectric project situated at
and transmission line sectors and other Bafikot Rural Municipality, Rukum West District
infrastructure projects of NEA. Headed by of Karnali Province. The source of this project is
the Deputy Managing Director, ESD has four Tharkhola and Syarpu Lake. The upper reservoir
departments namely Project Development will be the Syarpu Lake with 7 m increment in
Department (PDD), Environment and Social reservoir level and the lower reservoir will be
Study Department (ESSD), Geological created by constructing a Dam of about 67 m
Investigation Department and Training high and the Lake drains to Bheri River. Survey
Management Department. This directorate License was obtained from Department of
consists of two divisions namely Physical Electricity Development in 2023 AD for two
Infrastructure and Electromechanical Design & years validity period.
Construction division.
For the Feasibility study of the project’s
Project Development Department hydrological study, topographical survey and
Project Development Department (PDD) under detail engineering geological mapping has
Engineering Services Directorate focuses been completed during the fiscal area 2023/24.
on study and design of hydropower and Similarly, optimization of layout and capacity
transmission line projects. The major functions optimization has been done.
of the department includes identification of
potential projects, screening and ranking, Jawa Tila Hydroelectric Project
prefeasibility, feasibility Study, detailed Jawa Tila hydropower is a PROR type project
engineering design of hydropower projects located in the Jumla District of Karnali Province.
and preparation of tender documents. The five The headworks is located near to Rara Lihi
divisions under this department are Project village and the powerhouse is located near

Nagma Bazar of Tila rural municipality. The respectively. After Screening and ranking of
survey license for Jawa Tila HEP was obtained those projects basin-wise three best projects
from DoEd on 5th October 2023 for two years. are summarised in the table below.
The installed capacity is 72.86 MW with total
annual energy 339.38 Gwh. During this fiscal Identification of Storage
year, Hydrological study, Topographical survey, Hydropower Projects
Detail engineering geological mapping, Layout Storage-type Hydropower Projects
and capacity optimization has been completed. Identification was conducted during the fiscal
ERT survey and Environmental study are in year 080/81 in 4 stages: (i) Project Identification
progress. (ii) Screening (iii) Ranking (iv) Selection. Out
of the 15 identified storage projects, Lower
Badigad Storage Project, Gulmi is ranked first
and Kaligandaki Storage Project, Parbat is
ranked second. Further identification study on
the top two projects were conducted and the
installed capacity was found to be 284 MW for
Lower Badigad Storage Project and 432 MW
for Kaligandaki Storage Project.
Karnali Chisapani Multipurpose Project

The Karnali (Chisapani) Multipurpose
project (KCMP) is the proposed 10,800 MW
Proposed Power House Area of Jawa Tila Project multipurpose project to be developed in the
Karnali River, immediately upstream of Karnali
Identification of Pumped Storage bridge in the boundary among Sudurpachim
Hydropower Project Province (Kailai, Doti, Achham district), Karnali
PDD of NEA is working for the study and Province (Surkhet district) and Lumbini Province
development of Pumped Storage Hydropower (Bardia district). The EOI has been published on
Project (PSHP). Screening and ranking criteria 2080/10/12 for Consulting Service of Detailed
is developed for the selection of best available Engineering Design and Preparation of Tender
projects. Best PSHP in 3 basin viz Koshi, Gandaki Documents of the project.
and Karnali basin are identified, screened,
The possibility of pump storage concept by
ranked and thus recommended one best
utilizing the reservoir created by KCMP (lower
project in each basin for the further study.
reservoir) and upper reservoir at bowl shaped
Altogether 50, 58 and 46 number of PSHPs are valley about 900 meters above it in Chaukune
identified in Koshi, Gandaki & Karnali basin Rural Municipality has been studied. The study
Basin wise selected top three best projects:

Capacity in MW
S.N Basin Project Name District Remarks
(6hr peaking
1. Koshi Chautara- Sukute PSP Sindhupalchowk 951
Started
2. Gandaki Hulingtar-Dumkim PSP Chitwan/Dhading 1712
Prefeasibility
Started
3. Karnali Karnali Chisapani PSP Surkhet 5375
Prefeasibility

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
illustrates that storage scheme could generate level) concrete weir across river Arun, four
5,374 MW of power and 11,769 GWh of energy, numbers underground desilting chambers,
for 6 hours daily with the construction of a 9.1 km long and 9.5m dia Horse Shoe shaped
100-meter-high dam. HRT, 5.8 m dia circular twin pressure shafts
bifurcating to four-unit pressure shafts,
Sunkoshi -3 Hydropower Project butterfly valve chamber and an underground
Sunkoshi-3 Hydropower project (683 MW) is power house on the right bank of Arun River.
located in the Kavre and Ramechhap districts
The Feasibility and Environmental Impact
of Nepal in Bagmati Province. The dam site is
Assessment Study of Arun-4 hydropower
located at the boundary between Temal Rural
project was prepared by DoED (Department of
Municipality of Kavre District and Khadadevi
Electricity Development). On 25/10/2021 the
Rural Municipality of Ramechhap District.
project was allotted to NEA (Nepal Electricity
The proposed project area lies at an elevation
Authority) for its development. As per MOU
between 535 m to 700 m above mean sea level.
between NEA and Satlej Jalvidyut Nigam
The EOI has been published for Detailed (SJVN) the project will be developed in joint
Engineering Design and Preparation of Tender collaboration between NEA and SJVN with
Documents of the project. The EOI evaluation 51% equity of SJVN and 21.9 % of energy will
process is completed. The Request for Proposal be provided to GON for free of cost. Till now
(RFP) has been called to all shortlisted Topographical survey, Geological mapping
Consulting Firms for Detailed Engineering Lineament study and Bathymetric Survey of the
Design and Preparation of Tender Documents project has been completed.
of the project.
Similarly, PDD has also studied different
Identification and Pre-feasibility study small hydro projects for maintenance and
upgradation. During this fiscal year Kailashkhola,
of Jhiku Khola Pumped Storage Project
Surnaiyagad and Potmara small hydropower are
As per the study the project could be studied and recommended for rehabilitation
developed with a capacity of 686.44 MW with and seems viable for upgradation. Detail Cost
6 hrs peaking. For this a dam of 45.5m has estimation and design has been prepared and
to be built in Jhiku Khola in order to create a submitted.
reservoir with Live storage of 11.28 MCM at
FSL of 810 masl. Reservoir of Sunkoshi-3 HEP Professional works done by Survey Division,
with FSL of 700 masl will act as lower reservoir Project Development Department
for the system. In order to generate energy
PDD has been conducting detailed survey and
water will be discharge through 2 numbers of
feasibility study of various transmission lines
Headrace tunnel with each length of 2.05 km
and substations. During this fiscal year 2080/081
and 2 numbers of penstocks with each length
following works have been accomplished by
of 239.70 m. The project will have maximum
the Survey Division.
gross head of 115m between two reservoirs.
S.N. Projects Status
Arun -4 Hydropower Project
Sitalpati - Dhungesangu
Arun-4 Hydro Electric Project is a run of the 1. 220 kV T/L’s Detail/ Completed
river type project proposed on Arun River in Cadastral Survey
Bhot Khola and Makalu Rural Municipality of Attariya Dhangadhi 132
Sankhuwasabha District. The project envisages 2. kV T/L Project (Feasibility Completed
construction of a 18.5m high (from foundation Study)

Nijgadh Harnaiya 400 kV measures and community support programs

3. T/L Project (Feasibility Completed of hydroelectric, solar, transmission line and
Study) distribution line projects.
Pathlaiya -Harniya 400
During the Fiscal Year 2080/081, different tasks
4 kV TL Details Study & Completed
carried out by ESSD are presented below:
Cadastral Survey
Kathmandu Valley System 1. Study Projects
5 Reinforcement (132 kV) Completed
Project (Feasibility Study) a. Projects Requiring Environmental Impact
Nepalgunj-Nanpara 132 kV Assessment (EIA)
6 Completed
T/L Cadastral Survey
In the FY 2080/081, ESSD was involved in the
Detail Survey of Java Tila
7 Completed EIA/EMP update of following projects, out of
Hydroelectric Power
which EIA of one project has been approved by
Detail Survey of
MoFE.
8 Syarpu Pump Storage Completed
Hydroelectric Power 1. Uttarganga Storage HEP (828MW): EIA
Kathmandu Valley System report approved by MoFE on Jan. 16, 2024
9 Reinforcement (220 kV) Ongoing
Feasibility Study 2. Jagatpur-Madi 33kV sub-Transmission
Damak-Keraun-Biratnagar Line Project: SEIA submitted to MoFE for
10 132 kV T/L Feasibility and Ongoing approval.
Cadastral Survey
GIS Data Base Mapping b. Projects Requiring Initial
Work for existing high Environmental Examination (IEE)
11 Voltage Transmission Beginning
Line, Substations and In the FY 2080/081, ESSD was engaged in IEE of
Hydropower Plants 19 projects and was able to get approval for IEE
of following 8 projects from concerned ministry.
Environment and Social 1. Gandak Solar Project (5.8MW): IEE
Studies Department (ESSD) approved
ESSD executes all the activities related 2. Jhupra Solar Project (2.5MW): IEE approved
environmental and social aspects of
hydroelectric Projects (HEPs) and transmission 3. Palpa 220/33/11kV Substation Project: IEE
line projects (TLPs) which are being planned, approved
designed, constructed or operated by NEA. 4. Dhaubadi-Phalamkhani TL Project: IEE
This department is a commercial wing of NEA approved
and with its technical expertise involved in
5. Tamakoshi V 220kV TL Project: IEE approved
conducting Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA), Initial Environmental Examination 6. Galchhi-Ratmate 220kV TL project: IEE
(IEE), Baseline Environmental Study (BES), approved
Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Biodiversity 7. Lamki-Chaukune 132kV TL Project: IEE
Impact Assessment (BIA), Cumulative Impact approved
Assessment (CIA), Vulnerable Community
8. Burtibang-Paudi Amrai - Tamghas-
Development Plan (VCDP), Resettlement Action
Sandhikharka - Gorusinghe 132kV TL
Plan (RAP), Land Acquisition and Compensation
Project: R-IEE approved
Plan (LACP) studies along with environmental
monitoring and implementation of mitigation
Similarly, ToR for IEE of following 7 projects has 2. SASEC Project: Semi-Annual Report
been approved. (January-June, 2024) submitted
1. Attariya Dhangadi 132kV TL Project: ToR a. Kaligandaki Corridor (Kushma-New Butwal)
approved 220kV TL Project
2. Balaju-Singhadurbar 132kV underground b. Kaligandaki Corridor (New Butwal-
TL Project: ToR approved Bardaghat) 220kV TL Project
3. Nepalgunj-Nanpara 132kV cross-border TL c. Marsyangdi Corridor (Udipur-Markichowk-
Project: ToR approved Bharatpur) 220kV TL Project
4. Dhaubadi Meghauli 132kV TL, Auraha- 3. Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 400kV TL Project:
Simara 132kV TL Project: ToR approved Semi Annual report (Jan-June, 2024)
submitted.
5. Teku-Thapathali 132kV Underground TL
Project: ToR approved, and, 4. Chimile-Trishuli 220kV TL Project: 27th
6. Lekhnath-Damauli 220kV LILO TL Project: quarterly Report submitted.
ToR approved 5. Kohalpur-Surkhet 132kV TL Project: 9th
Further, the IEE reports of 7 projects have Quarterly Report Submitted
been submitted to Department of Electricity 6. Dudhkoshi Storage Project: 3rd Quarterly
Development of the Ministry for Approval. Report Submitted
Public Hearing Program for IEE of Nijgadh-Pokhariya 400 kV TL Project
c. Projects Requiring Brief 7. Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub 132kV TL

Environmental Study (BES) Project: Final completion report submitted
to the project.
In the FY 2023/24, BES of Gondryang-Devnagar
33kV TL Project was approved. 8. Trishuli 3B Hub Substation Project: Final
completion report submitted to the project.
2. Monitoring Projects
The status of different monitoring projects is as 9. Access Road of Upper Arun HEP: 1st Monthly
follows; report submitted.
1. Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400kV TL ESSD has also been implementing the

Project: 41 Quarterly report submitted
st
community support programs in different

Renovation of community water spout (Dhunge Dhara), Bhimeshwor-5, Dolakha under the CSP
Construction of Kauleshwori Temple at Bhimeshwor-7, Dolakha District under the Community

Support Program (CSP) of Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 400kV TL Project
under-construction project along with the Following are the major works executed by
monitoring and mitigation works. SRCL in fiscal year 2080/81
Geological Investigation Department A. Geological, geotechnical and geophysical

investigation works
The Geological Unit under Engineering Services
Directorate of Nepal Electricity Authority • Geological and geotechnical investigation
named as Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory works of Upper Arun Hydropower Project
(SRCL) was established in 1986 AD as to provide and core drilling works of 4503m in total
services in material testing, geological and length at Headworks, Tunnel Alignment and
geotechnical investigations for the different Powerhouse site are about to complete.
phases of project development which is
• Soil investigation works of New Butwal
named recently as Geological Investigation
Lamahi-400 KV Transmission Line.
Department (GID).
• High-Resolution Optical Televiewer Survey Aksha Engineering Solution Pvt. Ltd. KMC –
at Dudhkoshi SHEP and at Sindhupalchok 26, Kathmandu.
for Research purpose.
• Rock mechanical and index tests on core/
• Soil Investigation Works of Dhaubadi- quarry samples including direct shear,
Meghuali 132kV Substation Project, Nijgad- density, water absorption, porosity, point
Harnaiya 400kV Transmission Line Project load, UCS, Brazillian, ACV, AIV, flakiness/
• Engineering Geological Mapping of Java- elongation index, modulus of elasticity,
Tila HEP and Syarpu Lake Pump storage HEP soundness, alkali reactivity, specific gravity,
• Test Adit Tunnel Construction Works at Los Angeles Abrasion & etc. of Upper Arun
Powerhouse Area Upper Arun Hydropower Hydroelectric Project, NEA.
Project. • Various laboratory tests on river bed
B. Laboratory Works material samples provided by CREGC-COVEC
Joint Venture (Fast Track Project, CP-01)
Following are the major works carried out in
this fiscal year. C. Photographs of Activities of SRCL
• Compressive strength tests on stabilized

earth brick products from various
companies around country promoted
by Build Up Nepal Engineering Pvt. Ltd.,
Chakupat, Lalitpur.
• Compressive strength tests on concrete

cubes of Chandrapur Sukdevchauk 132 kV
Transmission Line Project, Concrete Pole
Plant, Amlekhgunj, NEA.
• Concentration analysis (PPM) of Dudhkoshi

Storage Hydroelectric Project, Khotang, Optical Televiewer Logging in Borehole
NEA.
• Laboratory tests on soil and core samples

of Tanahu Hydropower Project (140 MW),
Damauli, Tanahu.
• Laboratory tests on soil samples of SMEC-

EMAY-JADE-CMS JV in association with
ECoCoDE, Sunkoshi Marin Diversion
Multipurpose Project.
• Compressive strength on cored samples

collected by over Office of the Commission
for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority
(CIAA), Tangal, Kathmandu, Bardibas,
Mahottari, Hetauda, Makwanpur.
• Various laboratory tests on soil samples of Excavated Chamber, Test tunnel, UAHEP

Training Management Department Physical Infrastructure Division

The NEA Training Management Department Building and Physical Infrastructure
(referred to as NEA-TMD) is situated at Kharipati, Construction Project (BPICP)
Bhaktapur, which has trained 27,327 employees
including technical and non-technical during This project is currently implementing building
the last 34 years of its establishment. construction work at two places in Kathmandu:
Training on Welding & Safety Practice Fire Extinguisher Demonstration
NEA-TMD occupies around 203 ropanis of land Swayambhu and Lainchaur. The construction
with well-equipped academic as well as hostel of the frame structure in the Swayambhu
buildings for residential training. There are three site building has almost been completed. The
well-managed hostel buildings with a capacity physical progress of Swayambhu’s building
of 160 beds and a VIP Guest House. It has one work is 33%, while the financial progress is 27%.
administrative building for office use and a The physical progress of Lainchaur building
modern type of canteen building too. The main construction work is 9% while the financial
function is to prepare training, allocate resources, progress is 6%. In addition to this, the project
collect appropriate trainees, and perform other studied the unused or vacant lands of the NEA
general management activities. In FY 2080–81, in all seven provinces of Nepal and identified
NEA-TMD conducted 61 training programs in thirteen potential locations for the construction
different fields for 2175 trainees in total. of commercial office buildings.
Building under construction at Swaymbhu site

Among them, selection of consultants is and safety, and ensured the accuracy of 327
in progress for five sites viz. Dhangadhi, units of CT/PT.
Bhairahawa, Pokhara, Birjung and Biratnagar.
Furthermore, NCS annually manages the
Electromechanical Design and auction of scrap materials. During the fiscal year
Construction Division 2080/81, two tenders for the auction of scrap
items were successfully executed, generating a
This division has been monitoring the activities total revenue of NRs. 8,33,81,103.1.
of different four pole plants and the central
workshop located at Hetauda. Pole Plant Design and
Construction Section
Central Workshop
There are altogether four concrete pole plant
NEA Central Workshop (NCS) Established
under this section. The main objective of all
in 2055 BS at Bhairav Road, Hetauda-5,
the plants is to meet the pole demand of
Makwanpur serving as a crucial hub for efficient
various DCS for electrification works. Those
transformer repair and testing services in Nepal.
plants produce Prestressed Concrete (PSC)
During the fiscal year 2080/81, the Workshop
poles of size 8m, 9m and 11m. The details of
achieved significant milestones, repairing
the different pole plants with pole production
1,764 distribution transformers and 10 power
in fiscal year 2080/81 are shown in the table
transformers. Additionally, it conducted testing
below:
on 4,890 transformers to verify their reliability
Pole Plant Location Pole Production
During FY 2080/81
Amlekgunj Concrete Pole Plant Amlekhgunj, Bara 19,574
Kotre Pole Plant Suklagandaki, Kotre, Tanahu 13,056
Tankisinuwari Pole Plant Tankisinuwari, Morang 21,246
Lamki Pole Plant Lamki, Kailali 13,044
Lamki Pole Plant

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE
T
he major responsibility of Project Power Transmission and Distribution System
Management Directorate (PMD) is to Strengthening Projects (SASEC-PTDSSP) (v)
execute the projects funded by the Electricity Grid Modernization Project (EGMP)
Norwegian Government, Asian Development and (vi) Project Preparatory Facility for Energy
Bank (ADB) and European Investment Bank (PPFE). These projects are being facilitated by
(EIB). The aims of the projects being undertaken three different departments – Transmission
by PMD are to enhance the capacity of Line and Substation Department, Distribution
transmission and distribution systems, automate Line and Substation Department and Social
the transmission and distribution systems, Safeguards and Environment Management
digitize and strengthen NEA’s institutional Department.
capacity. In addition, PMD with the financial
assistance from ADB is also conducting the 1. Recently Completed Projects
detailed engineering, environment and social
1.1 Kaligandaki Corridor 220kV
studies of various transmission lines up to 400
Transmission Project
kV voltage with combined line length of more
than 1000 km and associated substations. At The main objective of this project is to help in
present, PMD is implementing the six different the evacuation of the power generated from the
projects being assisted by ADB namely (i) hydropower projects developed in Kaligandaki
Electricity Transmission Expansion and Supply basin to the New Butwal substation of east-
Improvement Project (ETESIP) (ii) SASEC– west transmission backbone of Nepal. The
Power System Expansion Project (SPSEP) (iii) project received the loan assistance from ADB
Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency under SASEC Power System Expansion Project.
Enhancement Project (PTDEEP) (iv) SASEC The project was divided into two packages.
Dana 220/132 kV Substation Kushma- New Butwal 220 kV Double Circuit TL

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
In the first package, 40 km long 220 kV double- transmission line from New Butwal substation
circuit transmission line with twin Moose to Bardaghat suffered delays primarily due to
conductors and two 220/132 kV, 100MVA COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged approvals
substations at Dana and Kushma were of EIA, forest clearance. As of now, all the
constructed and put into operation in NEA’s transmission materials have been delivered to
grid system. Similarly, in the second package, site and the construction of transmission line is
90 km of 220 kV double circuit transmission line at final stage. The transmission line is expected
with twin Drake HTLS conductor was built from to be completed by September 2024.
Kushma substation to New Butwal substation
which is now operational. The project covered 2.2 Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 220/400 kV
seven different districts – Myagdi, Baglung, Transmission Line Project
Parwat, Syangja, Palpa, Rupandehi, and
The objective of this project is to expand
Nawalparasi. The project was completed
the capacity of existing transmission system
on August 30, 2023, and was inaugurated
of Nepal and help in evacuation of power
by Honourable Minister of Energy, Water
generated in Tamakoshi and Sunkoshi basins
Resources, and Irrigation, Mr. Shakti Bahadur
of Nepal by constructing the new 400 kV
Basnet, on December 11, 2023.
transmission line from New Khimti substation
2. Transmission Line and Substation in Ramechhap to Lapsiphedi substation in
Department Kathmandu. The project has received the
loan plus grant assistance from ADB and grant
The Transmission Line and Substation assistance from Norwegian Government under
Department (TLSD) within PMD facilitates ETESIP and PTDEEP. This project was started in
the execution of 132 kV or higher voltage F.Y. 2066/67 and is expected to complete in F.Y.
transmission line and substation projects. 2081/82. The estimated cost of the project is
The department is also looking after the grid NRs. 14 billion in total. The project consists of
substation automation projects and carrying out following three packages:
the studies of several projects of transmission
lines and substations. Package 1: New Khimti – Barhabise 400 kV
Transmission Line
2.1 New Butwal – Bardaghat 220 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project The scope of works under this package to build
43 km long 400 kV double circuit transmission
This project supplements the Kaligandaki 220 kV line with quad moose conductors from New
Corridor project enabling evacuation of power Khimti substation in Ramechhap district to
generated by various NEA/IPPs generation Barhabise substation in Sindhupalchowk
plants along the Kaligandaki river basin. The district. Physical Progress of 90% and financial
scope of the project is to construct 220 kV New progress of 95% has been achieved so far in this
Butwal substation with transformer capacity package.
220/132 kV, 100 MVA at Sunwal-13 Nawalparasi
and 21 km of 220 kV transmission line from Package 2: Barhabise – Kathmandu 400 kV
New-Butwal substation to Bardaghat. ADB has Transmission Line
provided loan assistance to this project under
The scope of works under this package is
SASEC PSEP.
to build 47 km long 400 kV double circuit
Construction of New Butwal Substation transmission line with quad moose conductors
was completed in November 2021 and is in from Barhabise substation in Sindhupalchowk
operation from then. The contract of 220 kV district to Lapsiphedi substation in Kathmandu

district and 14 km 132 kV double/multi circuit 2.3 Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan

transmission line from Lapsiphedi substation Substation Construction Project
Shankharapur Municipality to Changunarayan
substation in Duwakot in Bhaktapur district. The objective of this project is to reinforce
Physical and financial progress of 85% has been the transmission network and improve
achieved so far in this package. the reliability of electricity supply within
Kathmandu valley. The scope of this project is
Package 3: Barhabise 220/132 kV Substation to construct 220/132 kV, 160 MVA & 132/11
kV, 22.5 MVA capacity GIS substation at
The scope of works under this package is Lapsiphedi and 132/11 kV, 45 MVA substation
to construct a new 220 kV and 132 kV Gas at Changunarayan. The upgradation of existing
Insulated Substation (GIS) of capacity 220/132 66/11 kV Teku substation to 132/66/11 kV
kV, 160 MVA at Barhabise in Sindhupalchowk voltage level and construction of two new
district. Physical Progress of 95% and financial 132 kV line bays at existing Suichatar 132 kV
progress of 85% has been achieved so far in substation is also under the project scope to
this package. The project is in the final stage of energise the existing 66 kV transmission line
completion and will be put into operation soon. from Suichatar to Teku at 132 kV voltage level.
The project has received the loan assistance
The project is suffering a delay in the
from ADB under PTDEEP.
transmission line side due to public obstruction
at the constructing sites in Ramechhap, Dolakha, About 95% of equipment has been delivered to
Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. The conductor the site. In Changunarayan substation, almost
stringing of three towers in Ramechhap and all civil works has been completed and testing
erection of one tower in Dolakha is being of the major equipment (GIS, transformer,
obstructed by the landowners demanding etc.) are in progress. 50% of works of Teku and
higher compensation amount. Similarly, the Suichatar substation has been complete and
locals in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur are also put into operation and erection of remaining
obstructing the construction of four 400 kV 50% is in progress. The construction activities
towers whereas the construction of 132 kV that were halted for a long time due to public
transmission line could not be started yet. hindrance at Lapsiphedi has been recently
Barhabise 220/132 kV Gas Insulated Substation 400 kV Transmission Tower

132/11 kV Changunarayan Gas Insulated Substation
resumed. Site levelling, boundary wall and 315 MVA capacity. These 400 kV substations are
foundation works has been started at the under construction and will be interconnected
substation. The project is expected to complete to the with 220kV substations which are being
within end of June 2025. constructed under other ADB loan assistance.
At New Khimti, major civil works including GIS
2.4 Khimti-Barhabise-Lapsiphedi 400 kV hall have been completed, the installation of
Substation Project 400 kV GIS and transformers are under progress.
The project envisages the capacity upgradation
of New Khimti, Barhabise and Lapsiphedi
Substations for evacuation of hydropower
generation in Tamakoshi basin to INPS.
Lapsiphedi substation will be the first 400 kV
substation in Kathmandu valley for improving
the reliability of electricity supply in Kathmandu.
This project utilizes the loan assistance of ADB
and grant assistance of Norwegian Government
under PTDSSP.
400kV GIS Building and Transformer Banks
The scope of this project is to construct (i)
New Khimti 400/220 kV GIS substation with Similarly, about 80% of the civil works has been
interconnecting transformer of 2x315 MVA completed at Barhabise substation and all the
capacity (ii) Barhabise 400/220 kV GIS substation equipment has been delivered to the site. The
with interconnecting transformer of capacity construction works at Lapsiphedi substation
of 2x160 MVA (iii) Lapsiphedi 400/220 kV GIS got delayed due to public hindrance. However,
substation with interconnecting transformer of now the construction activities have been

completed and finishing works are in progress.

Delivery of Power Transformer for all three
substations and GIS for Phutung and Chovar
Substation has been done. The works at Chovar
substation got delayed due to local protest and
obstruction, however, the construction has
been resumed from 7 November 2022 after the
agreement among the local authorities, local
people and NEA. The physical and financial
progress of the project till date are 40% and
38% respectively. The project is expected to
complete within end of March 2025.
Work in progress at 400/220kV Barhabise
Substation at New Khimti Substation
started at site. Major equipment have reached
the site while the power transformers are being
manufactured. The overall physical progress of
the project stands at 63% till the end of fiscal
year 2080/81. The expected completion date of
the project is May 2025.
2.5 Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity

Reinforcement Project (Phase I) Chovar Substation Control Building under
Construction
The major objective of the project is to augment
grid capacity and improve the reliability of l Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity
electricity supply within Kathmandu Valley. The Reinforcement Project-Phase II
scope of this project is to construct three new
The project is the continuation to the Kathmandu
132/11 kV GIS Substations with transformer
Valley Transmission Capacity Reinforcement
2x45 MVA each at Chovar, Phutung and Thimi.
Project and serves the objective to augment
Loan assistance is provided by ADB under
transmission grid capacity of Kathmandu
PTDEEP.
valley. The primary focus of this project is
Civil and structural works of control room to reduce burden in existing Bhaktapur-
cum GIS hall building of Phutung Substation is Baneshwor-Patan 66 kV transmission line. The
scope includes construction of 132 kV double
circuit underground cable transmission line
approximately 12 km from existing Bhaktapur
substation to newly proposed GIS substation
at Balkumari through Thimi substation which is
being constructed through Phase I. Balkumari
is 132kV GIS substation with transformer
capacities of 132/11kV, 2x45 MVA and
132/66kV, 2x63 MVA. The scope of the project
also includes LILO of existing Bhaktapur-
Baneshwor-Patan 66 kV transmission line at
Phutung Substation Control Building Balkumari substation. The project has received
Construction Work loan assistance from ADB under PTDSSP.

The construction of 132 kV underground 2.7 Chobhar-Patan-Chapagaun

transmission line from existing Bhaktapur Underground 132 kV
substation to to Thimi S/S is being carried by Transmission Line Project
the Contractor, KEC International Ltd., India.
Major materials under the contract have been The main objective of this project is to construct
delivered at site. NEA has completed IEE study 132 kV GIS substation at Patan with construction
for the remaining part from Thimi substation to of 4.5 km length of 132 kV double circuit
proposed Balkumari substation. Estimation and underground transmission line from Chobhar
bidding document preparation is underway substation to Patan substation. The new 132
for the new Balkumari substation and 132kV kV GIS substation will be interconnected to the
underground transmission line from Thimi existing 66/11 kV Patan substation located at
substation to Balkumari substation. the same area.
2.6 Mulpani Substation Construction Project:
The main objective of this project is to augment

power supply capacity of Kathmandu Valley.
Under this project, 132 kV GIS substation
will be constructed at Kageshwari-Manohara
Municipality near Baba Chowk, Mulpani. The
project intends to cater the demand growth
of eastern part of the Kathmandu district and
after completion the substation will be able
to supply the quality and reliable electricity to
the consumers. Scope of this project includes
construction of one GIS substation with 4 nos. Under Construction Mulpani
of 132 kV line bays and power transformers of 132/11 kV Substation
rating 132 kV, 2x45 MVA and 8 nos. of 11 kV The contract for constructing the underground
outgoing feeders with other required facilities. transmission line from Chobhar SS to New
LILO arrangement of existing Bhaktapur-Chapali Patan substation has been awarded to M/S
132 kV line will be done by constructing new Ravin Infraproject Pvt. Ltd., India while the
towers in order to connect the substation to contract for constructing the New Patan GIS
the NEA grid. substation has been awarded to M/S TBEA
Co, LTD, China. Currently, after completion
This project was initiated in fiscal year 2021/22 of survey, detail design engineering for both
and is sub-project of ADB financed Electricity projects is underway.
Grid Modernization Project (EGMP). For the
execution, contract agreement was concluded 2.8 Marsyangdi – Kathmandu 220kV
on 21 August 2022. As of July 2024, major Transmission Line Project
equipment such as power transformer, GIS
switchgears, CRP & SAS, 11kV switchgears etc. This project was conceptualized to evacuate the
has been delivered to the site and all the other hydropower generation in Marsyangdi basin to
remaining equipment are at manufacturing Kathmandu valley as well as to reinforce INPS
stage. Construction of control room cum GIS and improve the reliability of transmission
Hall building is currently undergoing. The system. The scope of this project includes
project is expected to complete by November construction of 82 km double circuit 220kV
2024. transmission line from Markhichowk, Tanahun
to Matatirtha, Kathmandu and construction

of 220/132 kV substations at Matatirtha and

Markichowk. The project received the loan
assistance from ADB and grant assistance from
Norwegian government under SASEC PSEP.
The scope of the project was divided into

two packages. The first package included the
construction of 82 km double circuit 220 kV
transmission line with twin MOOSE ACSR
conductor from Markhichowk, Tanahun to
Matatirtha, Kathmandu. The transmission
line was commissioned on 21 June 2022 and
is currently in operation at 132 kV voltage 220/132 kV Substation at Matatirtha
level. The scope under second package is to
construct new 220/132 kV GIS substation at
Markichowk and 220/132 kV AIS substation
at Matatirtha. Both the substations will have
transformer capacities 320 MVA. Nearly 99% of
work related with supply and delivery has been
completed under this package while about
90% of civil works and 90% of erection and
installation works has been completed. Works
in Matatirtha Substation has been completed 220/132 kV Gas Insulated
and the substation was inaugurated by Rt. Substation at Markichowk
Hon’ble Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal transmission line has the capacity to evacuate
'Prachanda' on 28th April 2024 (16th Baisakh 270 MW power generated from hydropower
2081). The installation of GIS is undergoing projects which will be transmitted to Trishuli
in Markichowk substation and is expected to 3B Hub Substation, which is in the final stage of
complete soon. construction in Pairebeshi, Nuwakot. The total
cost of the project is estimated to be NRs. 1.55
2.9 Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub 132 kV
billion. The physical and financial progress of
Transmission Line Project
the project till date is 99% and 96% respectively.
The project was conceptualized to evacuate
2.10 Borang-Lapang-Ratmate 220 kV
the power generated from several hydropower
projects being developed in the Tadi river basin
located in eastern part of Nuwakot District. Objective of this project is the evacuation of
This project has received the loan financing electric power to INPS generated by the IPP's of
from European Investment Bank (EIB) under Aankhu Khola Corridor & Budhigandaki corridor
SASEC PSEP. The major components of the and thus helping to enhance the Integrated
project are Samundratar Substation with 2 nos. Power System of Nepal. The project is located
of 132/33 kV, 30 MVA and 2 nos. of 33/11 kV, in Dhading and Nuwakot districts. Cost of this
8 MVA transformers and 26 km double circuit project is estimated to be US$ 39 Million and
132 kV transmission line (including 3 km of four funded by GoN and ADB under EGMP.
circuits; two circuits to be utilized by Upper
Trishuli 3B HPP). Similarly, transformer capacity Scope of the project includes construction of 24
of Chaughada Substation was upgraded to km 220kV double circuit transmission line with
8 MVA in 33/11 kV level. The double circuit Twin MOOSE conductor from proposed Lapang
The project will construct 113 km long Double

Circuit 220 kV transmission line from Manang
Substation (220/132 kV, 100 MVA & 132/33
kV, 30 MVA) at Dharapani, Manang to New
Bharatpur Substation (220/132 kV, 320 MVA)
at Aanpatari, Chitwan via Khudi Substation
(220/132 kV, 160 MVA & 132/33 kV, 50 MVA)
at Khudi, Lamjung, Udipur Substation (220/132
kV, 160MVA & 132/33 kV, 50MVA) at Udipur,
Lamjung and Markichowk substation. EIB has
agreed to provide loan assistance of $ 90 million
to this project under SASEC PSEP. Scope of the
Samundratar 132/33 kV Substation project has been divided into three packages.
The scope of the first package is to construct 67
Biharthok substation to proposed Ratmate km of 220 kV double circuit transmission line
substation and construction of 24 km 132 kV with twin ACCC Drake conductors from Udipur
double circuit Transmission Line with BEAR to Bharatpur. 220/132 kV substations at Udipur
conductor from proposed Borang substation to and Bharatpur are being constructed under
proposed Lapang Biharthok substation along second package. The third package consists of
with the construction of Borang 132/33/11 the construction of 46 km long 220 kV double
kV AIS substation and Lapang Biharthok circuit transmission line with twin conductors
220/132/33/11 kV GIS substation. (ACCC Drake and ACSR Moose) from Dharapani,
Manang to Udipur, Lamjung. This project is
As of July 2024, land acquisition has been
expected to complete by the end of FY 2081/82
completed for both Borang and Lapang
(2024/25). The overall physical progress of the
Biharthok substations. The check survey for
project till date is about 60%.
220kV transmission line has been completed
and collection of cadastral information is in 2.12 Dandakhet-Rahughat 132 kV
progress. The survey work at Ratmate halted Transmission Line and Associated
prior due to local issues were completed Substation Project
after discussion with local authority. The
layout design of Lapang Biharthok substation This project intends to enhance the capacity
is completed and for Borang substation is in of INPS by evacuating power from hydropower
progress. The civil design for both substations plants in Myagdi and Kaligandaki river basins.
is also ongoing. The construction of retaining
wall & boundary wall and earthwork excavation
in Lapang substation is in progress. The design
drawings for different facilities are ongoing. The
manufacturer’s drawing of power transformer,
conductor has been completed. The project is
expected to be completed in March 2025.
2.11 Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV

The project was formulated to evacuate the

hydropower generation in the Marsyangdi river Recently Erected tower in Khudi-Udipur
basin and its tributaries like Dordi, Chepe etc. Section in Lamjung District
has been a major issue for this project. Due to

high gradient topology of land on Rahughat
Substation, land development works is a great
challenge. The delay in forest clearance has
also delayed the project progress.
2.13 Kathmandu Valley Substation

Automation Project
Under Construction Khudi Substation This project aims to transform the existing
grid infrastructure of Kathmandu valley by
The project is located at Myagdi district of embracing digitization, modernization, and
Gandaki Province. The 132 kV transmission centralized supervision and control. Upon
line connects the Dadakhet Substation to completion, the project is expected to yield
Kaligandaki 220 kV transmission line through operational cost reduction, enhanced grid
proposed Rahughat 220/132 kV substation reliability, extended equipment lifespan and
under this project. The scope of the project
comprises the following components:
• Construction of 25 km, 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with CARDINAL conductor.
• Construction of a 132/33 kV, 30 MVA AIS
Substation at Dadakhet, 220/132/33 kV, 200
MVA GIS Substation at Rahughat.
The project estimated cost is of NRs. 4.5
billion. The project has received the loan
assistance from ADB under EGMP. The project
has achieved the physical progress of 55% and
financial progress of 45% till date. The project is
expected to complete in F.Y. 2082/83. The land Land Development Works
geology and the approach road to the substation at Rahughat Substation
Construction works at Dadakhet Substation

improved operational efficiency through ADB has provided loan assistance to the
automations of substations of Kathmandu project under EGMP. The project commenced
valley. The scope of the project is to install the from fiscal year 2078-79 and is expected to be
substation automation systems in thirteen grid completed by 2082-83.
substations within the Kathmandu Grid Division.
These substations will be fully automated and 2.15 132 kV Transmission Line
remotely operated from the Master Control Upgrading Project
Centre located at Baneshwor Substation. The
This project was designed to enhance the
project received the loan assistance from ADB
power carrying capacity of existing Dhalkebar –
under PTDEEP. The project has achieved the
Hetauda (about 138 km), Suichatar – Matatirtha
physical progress of 92% and financial progress
(about 4.5 km), Suichatar – Teku (about 4.5
of 85% till date. The expected completion date
km) and Suichatar – Balaju (about 5 km) 132
of project is September 2024.
kV transmission lines by replacing the existing
2.14 Grid Substation Automation ACSR conductor with High Temperature Low
Project Phase 2 Sag (HTLS) conductors. ADB is financing its loan
proceeds to this project under EGMP.
NEA is implementing this project to digitize all
the grid substations outside Kathmandu valley The contract agreement was signed on 30 May
i.e. remaining 132 kV and 66 kV substations 2022. The conductor upgrading works has
of entire Nepal. This project is continuation been completed so far in Hetauda to Piluwa
to Kathmandu Valley Substation Automation section and in few kilometre sections inside the
Project. The scope of the project includes Kathmandu Valley. The project has achieved a
construction of 6 Master Control Centers (MCCs) physical progress of 59% and a financial progress
at six grid division offices viz. Duhabi, Dhalkebar, of 57% till the end of fiscal year 2080/81.
Hetauda, Butwal, Pokhara and Attariya and
2.16 Amlekhgunj 132kV Substation
installation of Substation Automation System
Construction Project
(SAS) in 39 old grid substations and 15 newly
commissioned substations in Nepal. Once NEA is constructing 132/66/11 kV GIS substation
completed the project will integrate 54 grid at Amlekhgunj is to cater the growing electricity
substations to LDC at Siuchatar and Backup LDC demand and to improve the reliability of
at Hetauda and at respective Master Control electricity supply in Simara area in the
Centers constructed under this project that Pathlaiya-Birgunj industrial corridor. The scope
will help in automation and remote control and of the project includes the construction of 132
monitoring of grid substations. kV GIS substation with power transformers of
132/66 kV, 2x100 MVA and 66/11 kV, 2x10 MVA
The project will install state-of-art modern
capacities with LILO arrangement of existing
substation technology at all these substations
132 kV Hetauda-Pathlaiya double circuit line
including digital surveillance of major
and existing 66 kV Hetauda-Amlekhgunj-Simara
equipment at all the substations with motorized
double circuit line. The project is financially
isolators, pilot fault detector systems, hot-line
assisted by ADB through loan proceeds under
communication and SCADAs. It is expected that
PTDEEP.
the project will ease the control and monitoring
tasks, assist in easy preventive maintenance, The GIS Hall main structural work, installation
and provide remote control of bays in the of EOT crane has already been completed
substations and assist in data collection of and other civil constructions are undergoing.
power system variables for future analysis. Major equipment like power transformers, GIS

switchgears, CRP and SAS have already been progress of the project stands at 10% at the
delivered to the site. Other equipment like end of fiscal year 2081/82.
XLPE cable, Communication system and Steel
Structure are in the process of manufacturing. 2.18 Pangtan 132 kV Substation Project
The physical and financial progress of the project
The project is envisaged to evacuate
till date stands at 61% and 54% respectively.
approximately 300 MW hydropower generation
The project is expected to be completed by
in Balefi river basin of Sindhupalchowk district
January 2025.
as well as to improve the reliability of electricity
2.17 Hetauda-Parwanipur-Pokhariya 132kV supply in the region. Project’s scope of works
Transmission Line Project includes the construction of 132 kV substation
with transformer capacities of 132/33 kV, 30
The aim of this project is to enhance the MVA and 33/11 kV, 8 MVA. The 132 kV GIS
transmission capacity in Bara and Parsa districts bay extension works will also be carried out
for catering growing industrial electricity at Barhabise substation for transmission line
demand and to improve the reliability of interconnection to NEA grid. The project is
electric supply in the region. The scope of the receiving loan assistance from ADB under
project is divided into three packages. First EGMP.
Design of almost all the equipment have been

finalized and majority of the equipment have
been delivered at site. Construction of approach
road, compound wall fencing, and protection
works have been completed whereas other
civil works including construction of control
building and staff quarters are under progress.
Contract for the construction of substation was
awarded on 22 July 2022 and the project work
is expected to be completed within the end of
Under Construction GIS Hall at
July 2025.
Amlekhgunj Substation
2.19 Keraun 132 kV Substation Project
package includes the upgradation of existing
ACSR Bear conductor with equivalent size Objective of this project is to strengthen the
of HTLS conductor from Piluwa substation electricity supply capacity and improve reliability
to Parwanipur substation with transmission electricity to meet growing electricity demand
line length of 17 km which will enhance in the north-east part of Morang district. Scope
the transmission capacity of line twice than
existing. The second package is construction of
a new 132/33/11kV substation at Pokhariya in
Parsa and bay extension works at Parwanipur
substation in Bara. The third package consists
of construction of 21 km long 132 kV four circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
from Parwanipur Substation to proposed
Pokhariya substation. The project has received
the loan assistance from ADB under SASEC
PTDSSP. The overall physical and financial Control Building under construction
at Pangtan Substation
of the project includes construction of 132 kV from the substation will reduce the length of
substation with LILO arrangement of Duhabi- feeders coming from other substations, hence
Padajungi 132 kV transmission line at Keraun in improving both the voltage and reliability and
Morang district. The substation will be installed reduce the distribution losses. Scope of the
with transformers with capacities of 132/33 kV, project includes construction of 132 kV AIS
2x63 MVA, 132/33 kV, 1x22.5 MVA and 33/11 substation with transformers having capacity
kV, 2x16.6 MVA respectively. In addition to the 132/33 kV, 2x30 MVA. The project has received
substation, double circuit 33 kV distribution loan financing from ADB under EGMP.
lines will also be constructed from Keraun to
Rangeli with line length of 15 km and from The contract period is 24 months and as of
Keraun to Biratchowk with line length of 25 km. July 2024, the design of civil structures like
The project is receiving loan assistance from control room building, staff quarter, guard
ADB under EGMP. house, parking shed, store building, boundary
wall, and equipment foundation has been
As of July 2024, construction of boundary wall, completed. The construction work of the
staff quarter and guard house in substation foundations of the civil structures are at final
has been completed. Most of the equipment stage. Similarly, the electrical equipment like
foundation has been completed and finishing power transformers, isolators, BPI, LA, CVT are
works is ongoing in control room building. On delivered to the site and the other equipment
the supply side, CT, PT, VCB, LA and 33kV line are at border for custom clearance. The project
materials has been delivered at the site. Steel is targeted to complete by fiscal year 2024.
tubular pole erection work is ongoing for 33 kV
distribution line. The project is expected to be 2.21 Ghorahi-Madichaur 132kV
completed by the end of February 2025. Transmission Line Project
2.20 Arunkhola (Dumkibas) 132kV The objective of this project is to evacuate the
Substation Project hydropower generation in Madi and Lungri river
basins of Rolpa district. The project will also help
The Project is being implemented to improve in improving the reliability of electricity supply
the power quality and reliability of Nawalparasi in Rolpa district. The project’s scope comprises
(Bardaghat Susta-East) district. After the of construction of approximately 40km long 132
construction of this substation by looping in and kV double circuit transmission line with ACSR
out of Bardaghat-Sardi 132 kV DC transmission Cardinal Conductor from Ghorahi substation
line at Tamang Gaun, the substation will be (Dang) to proposed Khungri substation (Rolpa)
able to feed power to the industries nearby and construction of 132/33/11kV, 30MVA AIS
as well as to upcoming 33/11 kV substations. substation at Khungri along with 132kV bays
Furthermore, the 11 kV feeders emanated extension at Ghorahi Substation. The total
project cost is estimated to be US$ 20 million.
ADB is providing loan assistance to this project
under EGMP.
Most of the civil structures in Khungri

Substation has already been completed. The
soil investigation and check survey of the
transmission line is also completed. Land has
been acquired in Rolpa and Pyuthan districts
Equipment Foundation Works at for the tower foundations whereas the land
Keraun 132/33kV Substation acquisition process is ongoing in Dang district.

The tower foundation work has also been are under review. The equipment drawings like
started. The physical and financial progress of LA and Switchgears have been submitted for
the project stands at 25% and 15% respectively approval. On the transmission line part, check
as of fiscal year 2080/81. The project is expected survey, cadastral survey and tower spotting is at
to complete in fiscal year 2082/83. final stage. The land acquisition for tower pad
will be initiated soon. The project is expected
2.22 Kohalpur-Nepalgunj 132 kV to complete in fiscal year 2082/83.
2.23 New Butwal- Lamahi 400 kV
This project is initiated to increase the power Transmission Line Project
supply capacity and to improve the quality and
reliability of electricity supply of Nepalgunj As a part of planned East - West backbone
area in Banke district. After construction of network of 400 kV transmission line, this
this substation at Bakaspur, Banke by looping project will enhance the transmission capacity
in and out of existing Kohalpur-Mahendranagar in western Nepal and enhance the cross-border
132kV double circuit transmission line near power exchange with India. Scope of the project
Rangila Chowk, the substation can feed power is to construct 160 km 400 kV double circuit
transmission line with quad ACSR MOOSE
conductor from New-Butwal substation to
proposed new 400 kV Lamahi substation. The
line passes through five districts - Nawalparasi
West, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Arghakhanchi
and Dang of Lumbini Province. In addition to
that, construction of Lamahi 400 kV Substation
are also be carried out under the scope of this
project.
Staff Quarter and Guard house Under As of July 2024, detailed project report
Construction at Khungri Substation has been finalized and Initial Environment
to the industrial sector at Nepalgunj as well as Examination (IEE) has been approved. The
to nearby 33/11 kV substations. Scope of the bidding documents for transmission line and
project includes construction of about 9 km substation are being prepared. Furthermore,
long 132 kV transmission line in multi-circuit the project office has initiated the acquisition
towers (4 curcuit) with ACSR BEAR conductor of private land for construction of Motipur 400
and 132kV AIS substation at Bakaspur with kV substation for second stage. The discussions
transformers 132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA of capacity. with ADB is going on for the financial assistance
The substation will be interconnected to India for this project under new loan Electricity
through the 50 km long double circuit 132 kV Transmission Distribution Strengthening
transmission line to Nanpara, Uttar Pradesh. Project (ETDSP) and the bids are expected to
along with 2 future line bays. be invited within 2024.
The project was initiated in fiscal year 2075/076. 2.24 Nijgadh- Ramauli-Pokhariya 400 kV
The total cost estimate of the project is US$ 12 Transmission Line Project
Million. The project has received loan financing
The objective of this project is to improve
from ADB under EGMP. The contract for the
the capacity of NEA’s transmission system to
construction was awarded on 5 July 2023. As
supply the reliable electricity to the industrial
of July 2024, construction boundary wall and
load centres in the Bara and Parsa districts
retaining wall is going and other civil drawings
In the second phase remaining 27 km 400 kV

Double Circuit Transmission Line from Ramauli
to Pokhariya and 400 kV substation at Pokhariya
is proposed. The funding for this part is yet to
be arranged.
2.25 Dailekh-Jumla 132 kV

This project intends to strengthen the electricity

transmission capacity and supply improvement
in Jumla district of Karnali province and nearby
areas. The scope of this project includes the
construction of Dailekh to Jumla 132 kV double
circuit transmission line (82 km) with ACSR
BEAR conductor plus construction of 132/33/11
kV 60 MVA GIS substation at Jumla and Kalikot.
The design and IEE study of the project has
been completed and the bidding documents
are being prepared. NEA intends to utilize the
financial assistance of ADB under ETDSP for the
implementation of this project and the contract
Soil Investigation at site
award is expected in F.Y. 2081/82.
2.26 Okharpauwa-Tinpiple 220kV

Transmission Line and Substation Project
This project aims to enhance the electricity

transmission capacity of Kathmandu and
improve the supply reliability in Northern part
of Kathmandu valley. This project is also a part
of the planned Kathmandu 220 kV ring main.
ADB consultants with NEA representatives The scope of this project includes construction
during public consultation of Tinpiple 220/132/66/11 kV substation
of Nepal through construction of 400 kV (total transformer capacity of 586 MVA) plus
transmission line and 400 kV substations at LILO arrangement of Trishuli-Matatirtha line
Ramauli and Pokhariya which will also facilitate through a quad circuit 220 kV line (4 km). This
the electricity trade with India. project is also a part of the forthcoming ADB’s
financial assistance under ETDSP. The bidding
The project scope includes the construction of documents are being prepared and the bids
65 km of 400 kV transmission line from Nijgadh will be invited soon.
to Ramauli to Pokhariya. In the first phase,
38 km of 400 kV Double Circuit Transmission 2.27 Nepalgunj 132kV Transmission Line
Line from Nijgadh to Ramauli and a 400/132 LILO and Substation Project
kV substation at Ramauli has been proposed.
For the first part, ADB’s loan assistance under The objective of this project is to reinforce the
ETDSP has been discussed and is in the final transmission capacity and enhance the supply
stage of approval. reliability in Nepalgunj area. The scope includes

the construction of LILO arrangement of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has
Nepalgunj to Nanpara 132 kV transmission line been awarded the consulting works of the
on quad circuit towers (6 km) plus construction detail engineering and complete design of 400
of a new 132/33 kV GIS substation in Nepalgunj kV transmission line and associated substations
city (upgradation of existing 33/11 kV along the route. As of now, the consultant has
substation) with total transformer capacity of already submitted the detailed engineering
60 MVA. Project will be financed by ADB under reports (Survey, geotechnical, design of tower
ETDSP. The bidding documents are prepared, & foundations, substation design, bidding
and the bids will be invited soon. document) of the transmission line and
associated substation.
2.28 New Butwal and Kushma
Substation Expansion Project New Butwal-Lamahi Transmission Part
This project aims to enhance the transmission New Butwal – Lamahi 400 kV transmission
capacity and reliability in Butwal and Kushma line with approximate length 160 km which
areas by expanding existing New Butwal and is distributed within 5 (five) districts namely
Kushma 220/132 kV substations. The scope in Nawalparasi West, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu,
New Butwal substation includes installation Arghakhanchi and Dang of Lumbini Province.
of new 2 x 315 MVA 220/132 kV transformer This line originates from New Butwal Substation
plus new 132/33/11 kV transformers with total located in Badera of Nawalparasi West District
transformer capacity of 170 MVA. In addition, and will pass through Motipur Substation
new 33 kV and 11 kV feeders will be constructed. (Kapilvastu District) and will terminate at
On the Kushma substation part, new 132/33 Lamahi (Rihar) of Dang district. Further to that
kV 63 MVA transformer will be installed. ADB construction of Motipur and Lamahi 400kV
is expected to provide loan assistance to this Substations are also envisaged under the scope
project under upcoming ETDSP. The design of this studies.
and bid document preparation have been
The study of this section is completed and
completed. The bids will be invited in 2024.
entered into construction phase. NEA has
2.29 Engineering and Environmental Study requested the loan assistance from ADB for
New Butwal- Lamahi-Dododhara- New implementation of this project (except Motipur
Attariya 400 kV Transmission Line Project 400 kV substation). For Motipur substation, the
financial arrangement is yet to be finalized.
This is a study project for the development of
a part of East - West backbone network of 400 Lamahi-Dododhara-New Attariya
kV transmission line. Under this project, NEA Transmission Part
is conducting the detail due diligence study of The TOR for Lamahi - Chhinchu 400 kV TL and
400 kV transmission lines and substations in the Dododhara-New Attariya 400 kV TL has already
western part of the country i.e. from Lamahi been approved from Department of Electricity
(Rihar) to New Attariya (Daijee) with ADB Grant Development (DoED) and the other remaining
assistance under Project preparatory Facility field activities/works for the finalization of IEE
for Energy (PPFE). are on-going.
The focus of New Butwal - Lamahi - Kohalpur The detail study on due diligence related
- New Attariya 400kV transmission line is to activities and engineering design is targeted
increase transmission capacity in western side to be completed by September 2024. The
of the country for both domestic use and cross- transmission lines and substations that are
border exchange of electricity. being studied are as follows:

Transmission Lines: - Jumla (approx. 80 km) and associated

substations at Jumla and Kalikot and bay
• Lamahi (Rihar) - Chhinchu 400 kV
extension work at Dailekh substation.
Transmission Line (about 100 km);
Phukot-Kalikot 132 kV Transmission Line
• Chhinchu – Dododhara (New Lamki) 400 kV (approx. 30 km) is also under study in the
Transmission Line (about 90 km); same package.
• Dododhara (New Lamki) – New Attariya
iii. 132 kV Double circuit Lamosanghu -Kavre/
(Daijee) 400 kV Transmission Line (about
Ramechap (approx. 40 km) transmission line
104 km);
and associated Substations at the border
Substations: area of Kavre/Ramechhap and associated
bay extension work at Lamosanghu
• Chhinchu 400 kV substation. Substation
• New Attariya 400 kV substation.
Package-3(CP-03):
2.30 Engineering and Environmental Study
of other Transmission Lines and i) 400 kV Double circuit Damauli - Kusma
Associated Substations - Burtibang - Bafikot (approximately 200
km) transmission line and associated 400
NEA is utilizing the grant proceeds from kV substations at Kusma, Burtibang and
ADB under PPFE for detail engineering Bafikot and bay extension at Damauli Hub
and environmental studies of three 400 kV substation
transmission lines, two 132 kV transmission
lines and associated substations. The study is The Contracts for Consulting Services for
divided into three following packages: Engineering and Environmental Study of
Transmission Lines and associated Substations
Package-1 (CP-01): for three (3) packages were signed between
NEA and Power Grid Corporation of India
i. Tingla Hub-New Khimti 400 kV Double
Limited, India in association with Jade Consult
Circuit Transmission (approximately 55 km)
Pvt. Ltd., Nepal (the Consultant) in November
and associated substation at Likhu Hub
2019. The contracts became effective in
and bay expansion works at Tingla Hub
February 2020. Desk Study, Power Evacuation
Substation and New Khimti Substation.
Study, Walkover Survey, Detail Survey, Check
ii. New Khimti - Sunkoshi Hub - Dhalkebar Survey, Transmission line planning and profiling
400 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line etc. have been completed. Detailed design of
(approximately 110 km) and associated substation and transmission line and IEE are at
substation at Sunkoshi Hub and bay the stage of completion.
expansion at Dhalkebar Substation.
2.31 Engineering and Environmental Study
Package-2 (CP-02): of Dudhkoshi-Dhalkebar 400 kV
i. The 400kV Double circuit Budhigandaki
Corridor (Philim - Gumda – Ratamate This project is currently conducting the
-approximately 95 km) transmission feasibility and environmental studies of
line and associated 400 kV substations Dudhkoshi-Dhalkebar 400 kV double circuit
at Philim/Gumda (Gorkha District) and transmission line that will help in evacuating
Ratamate (Nuwakot District). the power generated from the Dudhkoshi
Storage Hydroelectric Project and other
ii. 132 kV Double circuit Dailekh - Kalikot

hydropower projects in the vicinity. ADB has City of Kabhrepalanchowk District

provided financial support for the studies. b) Pokhara Valley (Kaski District)
DPR preparation and IEE study is ongoing, and
the progress so far stands at 80% and 70% c) Biratnagar, Itahari, Dharan, Biratchowk and
respectively. The transmission line will have adjacent Cities (in Morang, Sunsari and
a line length of approximately 82 km from Jhapa Districts)
Dudhkoshi Storage powerhouse located in d) Janakpur and Bardibas Cities (in Danusha
Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-8, Khotang to and Mahottary Districts)
the existing Dhalkebar Substation located in
e) Hetauda, Simara, Parwanipur and Birgunj
Mithila Municipality-7, Dhanusha.
Cities (in Makawanpur, Bara and Parsa
2.32 Power Transmission System Districts)
planning of Major Cities of Nepal f) Butawal, Bhairahawa and Sunawal Cities
(in Rupandehi and Nawalparasi Districts)
The existing capacity of transmission lines and
substations in the city areas will be insufficient g) Nepalgunj and Kohalpur Cities (in Banke
to meet the growing energy demand as District)
well as peak demand. Therefore, there is The contract was signed on 2nd April 2021
no alternative to upgrading the capacity of between NEA and WAPCOS Limited, India which
existing transmission lines and substations became effective on 21st April 2021. Project
as well as construction of new transmission planning and preparation document and
lines and substations. The power transmission feasibility study reports have been submitted
infrastructures require a lot of land and right so far. IEE study and detailed design of some
of way along the line. It is very hard to find selected transmission lines and substations is
the land and RoW in the cities to construct under progress for the original scope of works
transmission infrastructures which will be an under the contract.
evident problem in the future. Hence, NEA has
decided to plan the transmission infrastructure Following group of cities is included further as
considering the future demand of electricity till an additional scope in the Contract awarded to
2050 and develop infrastructure accordingly WAPCOS for the transmission system planning
phase wise in the major cities. Similarly, it has and feasibility study:
become essential to find some alternatives to
avoid land and RoW problems in transmission a) Bharatpur Metropolitan City and
infrastructure by adopting modern practices Ratnanagar Municipality in Chitwan District
like underground transmission line, compact b) Damak, Birtamod, Bhadrapur Cities in
substation, transmission system using Jhapa District
monopoles, etc.
c) Dhangadhi, Mahendranar, Attariya Cities in
This project will prepare a power transmission Kailali and Kanchanpur Districts
system plan of major cities and associated d) Birendranagar City in Surkhet District
industrial areas of major cities of Nepal taking
All the tasks under the scope including the
into account the future load growth till 2050
additional scope of the works are planned to
AD including feasibility study and project
be completed in December 2024.
preparation. Cities under the scope are divided
into 7 different clusters as:
a) Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur
and Bhaktapur Districts) including Banepa

3. Distribution Line and Substation been completed and 35 number of distribution

Department (DLSD) transformers have been installed till date. The
project is expected to be completed by the end
Distribution Line and Substation Department of 2024.
(DLSD) within PMD facilitates the execution
of 33 kV or lower voltage distribution line and Lot 2: This contract lot intends to expand
substation projects. The department is also distribution network in the western region
looking after the smart meter projects, data of Nepal. The scope of this contract consists
centre projects, off-grid solar plant with BESS of construction of 12 numbers of 33/11 kV
in Karnali, solar VGF and EV charging station new substations, 181 km of 33 kV line, 147
projects. km of 11 kV line, 140 km of 400/230V line
and installation of 182 numbers of 11/0.4 kV
3.1 Distribution System Augmentation and distribution transformers.
Expansion Project
This project was initiated to augment and

expand the distribution system all over Nepal
to improve reliability of distribution system,
enhance quality of electricity supply and
reduce distribution system losses. The project
is assisted financially by ADB through loan
proceeds under SASEC PSEP. The project is
being executed in following 3 lots of contracts:
Khairenitar Substation, Tanahu
Lot 1: This lot of contract intends to expand The contract was awarded to M/S A2Z Infra
distribution network in the eastern region Engineering Limited, India on 15 July, 2016.
of Nepal. The scope of this contract consists Out of total 12 numbers of substations, 11
of construction of 13 numbers of 33/11 kV substations have been commissioned & charged
new substations, 167 km of 33 kV line, 197 and has contributed to 63 MVA additional
km of 11 kV line, 165 km of 400/230 V line capacity into the system. Similarly, a total of
and installation of 150 numbers of 11/0.4 kV 160 km of 33 kV line, 97 km of 11 kV line, 65 km
distribution transformers. The contract was of 400/230 V line has been completed and 35
awarded to M/S A2Z Infra Engineering Limited, number of distribution transformers have been
installed till date. The project is expected to be
completed by the end of 2024.
Lot 3: This contract lot intends to improve the

distribution network all over the country. The
scope of this contract consists of upgradation
of 12 numbers of 33/11 kV existing substations
and construction of 87 km of 33 kV line, 342
Chisapani Substation, Ilam
km of 11 kV line, 365 km of 400/230 V line
India on 15 June 2016. Out of total 13 numbers and installation of 262 numbers of 11/0.4 kV
of substations, 9 substations have been distribution transformers. The contract was
commissioned & charged and has contributed awarded to M/S East India Udhyog Limited,
to 67 MVA additional capacity into the system. India on 22 February 2016. This contract
Similarly, a total of 140 km of 33 kV line, 95 km has been completed and is under successful
of 11 kV line and 87 km of 400/230V line has operation.
3.2 Tanahu Electrification Project 3.4 Karnali Solar Energy Project
This project intends to electrify and improve This project intends to supply electric power
the networks of the nearby villages which to Mugu, Dolpa, Jumla an Humla districts in
will be affected by the Tanahu Hydropower Karnali province of Nepal through grid tied
Project and is financed by ADB through Loan solar power plants with Battery Energy Storage
No.2990/2991-NEP (SF): Tanahu Hydropower System (BESS). The scope of the project
Project. The scope of this project consists of includes design, supply, installation, testing,
construction of two 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA SS at commissioning and operation & maintenance
Saranghat and Ghiring, 40 km of 33 kV sub- support of Solar PV Power Plants with BESS
transmission line, 222 km of 11 kV line, 345 km at Mugu (360 kW AC and 2200 MWh Battery),
Dolpa (620 kW AC and 2000 MWh Battery),
Jumla (950 kW AC and 3800 MWh Battery) and
Humla (995 kW AC and 3000 MWh Battery)
districts of Nepal. The project has received grant
from ADB under SASEC PSEP. The topographical
survey report and general plant layout of all
four sites has been submitted. The contractor
selection for the implementation of the project
has been completed. The civil construction and
installation work of the project is likely to start
Ghiring Substation by September 2024.
of 400/230V line and installation of seventy (70) 3.5 Kathmandu Valley Central and Northern
nos. distribution transformers (11/0.4 kV). The Distribution System Enhancement Project
contract was awarded to M/s JV of East India
This objective of the project is the enhancement
Udhyog and Waiba Infratech on 29 November
and rehabilitation of the distribution system
2018. This project has been completed and is
(11 kV and 0.4 kV) for the areas mostly from
under successful operation.
the Maharajgunj Distribution Center in the
3.3 Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar Project Northern region of the Kathmandu Valley. The
scope of the project includes design, supply,
The objective of this project is to promote grid installation and commissioning of underground
tied Solar PV Projects in Nepal through Viability
Gap Funding (VGF). GON has received grant
from Strategic Climate Change Fund under
ADB administration of SASEC Power System
Expansion Project.
In the first phase, five solar power developers

had been selected through competitive bidding
process and Power Purchase Agreement has
been signed with them to procure solar energy
generated from utility scale grid tied solar
power plant with total capacity of 24 MW. Of
which, three solar power plants of total 11 MW
has been commissioned and connected to NEA
grid. Overhead termination of Underground Cables

distribution network under Maharajgunj

Distribution Center including reinforcement.
ADB provided loan assistance to the project
under PTDEEP.
The contract agreement was signed on 15

March 2019 with KEI Industries Limited, India.
As of now, 110 km of trench work, 578 km
of pipe laying, 185 km of HT cable, 331 km
of LT cable and 2401 numbers of different
foundation for feeder panels/RMU has been
completed in Maharajgunj,Bansbari,Baluwatar,
Budhanilkantha, Chapali, Mandikhatar,
Kapan Village Bishnumati Corridor, Baniyatar,
Ranibari, Dhumbarahi, Dhapashi, Hepali
Height Basundhara, Samakhushi area. Due to
unavailability of road cutting permission from
the road department, about 25% of the road
section of the project is yet to be started. This
project is expected to be completed by end of
2024.
3.6 Kathmandu Valley East and South

Distribution System Enhancement HDD Work in Process
Project
area is in progress. The project suffered
The project aims to enhance, rehabilitate delays due to effect of Covid-19 pandemic
and automate the distribution system (11 kV and inadequate road cutting permission. The
and 0.4 kV networks) of the areas Ratnapark project is expected to be completed by end of
Distribution Center. The scope of the project 2024.
includes the construction of underground 11
kV Line with 256 km XLPE cable & underground 3.7 Kathmandu Valley Smart
400 V Line with 430 km XLPE cable, underground Metering Project
optical fiber laying: 94 km, construction and
The Kathmandu Valley Smart Metering Project
upgrading of 11 kV overhead line by AB Cables,
(Phase-I) marks the first-ever smart metering
installation of service pillars and Ring Main
initiative designed to cover all classes of NEA
Units (RMUs). Loan assistance was provided by
consumers. This project enables the distribution
ADB to the project under PTDEEP.
business modernization leading to reduced
The contract agreement was signed on the 15 distribution losses and improved overall
March 2019. Till date, 227 km HT cable laying, efficiency of the distribution system. The scope
345 km LT cable lying has been completed of this project was to roll-out the smart meters
in Chabahil, Gaushala, Airport, Tinkune, to the consumers served by the Ratnapark and
Paniphokari, Lazimpat, Koteshwor, Nayabazar, Maharajgunj distribution centers- as a pilot
Thamel, Garidhara, Dhobikhola Corridor, Teku, project. ADB provided loan assistance to the
Tripureswor, Samakhusi, Lainchaur, Maitidevi, project under PTDEEP.
Dillibazaar, Putalisadak area. Cable, Pipe laying
The project has successfully installed 97,000
and foundation for panels/RMU for remaining

its loan assistance to the project under PTDSSP.
The contract was awarded on 24 June 2020. As

of now 110 nos. of RMUs, 440 nos. of Feeder
Pillars and 1200 nos. Service Pillars has been
installed. HDPE pipe laying of 500 km., HT &
LT XLPE Cable laying of 340 km and service
cable laying for 14000 customers has been
completed. Among the installed equipment,
70 nos. of RMU, 160 nos. of Feeder Pillars, 450
nos. of Service Pillars, 140 km of XLPE Cables
and around 3000 service cables are charged
Installation of Smart Meter at and operational. The project is expected to
Residential Consumer complete on 31 March 2025.
smart meters and established state-of-the- 3.9 Lalitpur Bhaktapur Distribution System
art Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Reinforcement Project
infrastructure to modernize the distribution
system. The project's key components on The project aims to enhance and rehabilitate
the software part include the Head End the existing distribution system, incorporating
System (HES), Meter Data Management automation for the areas under the Lagankhel,
System (MDMS), Business Intelligence (BI), Pulchowk, Bhaktapur, and Thimi Distribution
and Network Management System (NMS). Centers. The major work includes constructing
Despite facing temporary challenges during the 120 circuit km of underground 11 kV lines
Covid-19 lockdown, the project has successfully and 100 circuit km of underground 400 Volt
completed its implementation and is currently lines. Additionally, it involves laying 120 km of
under AMC/FMS and technology transfer underground optical fiber and upgrading 100
phase. Already in the early stages of rollout, the circuit km of 11 kV overhead lines with ABC
project has delivered tangible advantages, such Cable. The project also focuses on constructing
as reduced meter reading costs and minimized and upgrading 120 circuit km of 400 Volt
Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) overhead lines with ABC Cable and installing
losses. 200 Ring Main Units (RMUs). The project is loan
assisted by ADB under PTDSSP.
3.8 Kathmandu Valley West Distribution
System Enhancement Project Contract was awarded on 4 June 2021. As of
This project intends to enhance, rehabilitate

and automate the distribution system (11kV
and 0.4kV distribution networks) for the
consumers being served by Kirtipur, Kuleshwor,
Baneshwor, Balaju and Jorpati Distribution
Centres. The scope of the project includes
Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning
of Underground Distribution Network using
Trenchless boring methodology in the areas
covered by the project. The project also covers
the service connection work in Maharajgunj and
Ratnapark Distribution Centres. ADB extended RMU Installation

July 2024, the survey of the existing network pipe and over 16 km of PLB pipe has been laid
and consumer indexing has been completed. using open trench techniques, primarily around
Soil investigation, source approval, and the Kudahar substation and Lakeside area. In
testing of civil materials are also finished. The total 40 km of the HT & LT cable has been laid.
foundation design for LT feeder pillars has Some RMU’s along with 350 LT Feeder pillar has
been approved. The HT and LT network design been installed. Similarly, in Bharatpur section,
(working drawings) for the approved routes in laying of 130 km HDPE and around 30 km of
Bhaktapur and Lalitpur is completed. Network PLB pipe has been completed. Additionally,
reconfiguration of the existing system has been 31 km of 33 kV XLPE cable has been laid along
carried out to minimize route length and reduce with over 52 km of 11 kV and LT cables. Also, 30
losses. The physical progress of the project RMUs and over 220 LT Feeder pillar has been
stands at 40 percent while financial progress is installed. With the overall project progress
37 percent. The progress is suffering delays due at 60%, the major tasks in both Pokhara and
to RoW issues for panels and transformer post, Bharatpur sections are anticipated to complete
safety concerns from public and subsequent within the current fiscal year.
hindrance, hurdles from other utilities and
reluctance from concerned authorities to grant 3.11 Rural Electrification and Distribution
the required. System Rehabilitation Project in
Province No.2 (Madhesh Province)
3.10 Pokhara Bharatpur Distribution System
Reinforcement Project This project aims to reinforce and expand the
distribution networks and improve the quality
This project aims the enhancement of and reliability of electricity supply in Madhesh
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of Province of Nepal. The project has received the
existing distribution system (33 kV, 11 kV and grant assistance from Norwegian Government
0.4 kV) with the provision of automation for the and loan assistance from ADB under PTDSSP.
areas under Pokhara and Bharatpur Distribution The project area includes 8 districts of Madhesh
Center. The scope of the project is divided into Province viz. Siraha, Saptari, Dhanusha,
two sections - Pokhara and Bharatpur. The work Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa.
in Pokhara section includes construction of 127 The scope of project has been divided into
km 11 kV and 77 km 400 Volts underground following five lots:
lines, underground optical fiber laying of 55 km,
construction and upgrading of 5 ckt. km. 11 kV Lot 1: The scope of works consists of
overhead line by AAA Cable, 73 nos. of RMU and construction of six completely new 33/11 kV
933 nos. of LT Feeder pillar installation. Work substations and 97 circuit km of 33 kV line
under Bharatpur Section includes underground at Saptari, Siraha and Dhanusha districts.
33 kV Line: 12 circuit km, underground 11 kV Construction of substation including control
Line: 88 circuit km & underground 400 Volt building, staff quarter is undergoing in all 6
Line: 48 circuit km, underground optical fiber substations. 90% of substation materials have
laying: 28km, Construction and upgrading of been delivered at site. Construction of 33kV
11kV overhead line by AAA Cable: 12 circuit km Distribution line is ongoing in different areas.
& 400 Volt overhead line by AB Cable: 4.5 km
Lot 2: The scope of works consists of
and RMU and LT Feeder Pillar installation: 60
construction of four completely new 33/11
and 371 numbers respectively.
kV substations and 226 km of 33 kV line at
The contract agreement was on Oct 10, 2021. As Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa
of now in Pokhara, more than 115 km of HDPE districts. Construction of substation including
control building, staff quarter is undergoing in

all 4 substations. 90% of substation materials throughout the nation. The project received
have been delivered. Route survey has been loan assistance from ADB under PTDSSP. The
done for 33 kV transmission line. project has successfully installed 51 charging
stations across the country. The average daily
Lot 3: The scope of work consists of electricity sales from EV charging stations have
construction of 250 circuit km of 11kV, 320 reached 25,000 units. Additionally, 11 more
circuit km of 400/230V line and installation of charging stations are scheduled to be installed
170 nos. distribution transformers at Saptari in various locations in Nepal by August 2024.
and Siraha districts. Supply of almost 5500 These new stations will be distributed across
nos. of concrete poles has been done. At 8 different locations, further expanding the
present, stringing of almost 40km line has been network and accessibility of electric vehicle
completed. charging infrastructure in the country.
Lot 4: The scope of work consists of construction 3.13 Distribution System Control
of 360 circuit km of 11 kV, 350 circuit km of and Data Center Project
400/230 V line and installation of 175 nos.
of distribution transformers at Dhanusha, This project intends to develop of a Supervisory
Mahottari and Sarlahi districts. Supply of almost Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA),
5000 concrete poles has been done. At present, Distribution Management System (DMS)
stringing of almost 30km line is completed.
Lot 5: The scope of work consists of construction

of 340 km of 11 kV, 330 km of 400/230V line
and installation of 175 nos. of distribution
transformers at Rautahat, Bara and Parsa
districts. Supply of almost 2000 concrete poles
has been done. At present, stringing of almost
30 km line is completed.
3.12 Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Infrastructure Development Project
The objective of this project is to enable mass Servers at Data Center

adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Nepal by
establishing the EV fast charging infrastructure
Distribution System Control Room

and Outage Management System (OMS) for
underground electricity distribution system
within Kathmandu valley alongside the
establishment of a Tier III international standard
Data Center for NEA. ADB has provided loan
Snapshot of electricity sales at assistance to the project under EGMP.
NEA’s EV charging stations in a day
The project aims to integrate 30 Remote being prepared. The financial assistance of ADB
Terminal Units (RTUs) across various under the forthcoming ETDSP will used for the
substations and switching stations within implementation of this project.
the Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bharatpur to
the Distribution Control Center (DCC) along 3.16 Digital NEA and SCADA
with associated communication equipment. Expansion Project
Currently, there are 24 distribution substations
The objective of this project is to ensure the
and switching stations in the Kathmandu valley.
optimization of the existing OPGW network
RTU installation has been completed in 10
by using hardware and software technologies
substations. For the remaining substations/
which will enable NEA to establish seamless
switching stations, the RTU installations are in
connections between various substations,
progress. The Data Center facility was officially
network elements, offices, data centers, disaster
inaugurated on 28 June 2024 and is ready
recovery centers, load dispatch, and distribution
for operation. NEA also has a plan to build a
command control centers. The priority will
Disaster Recovery Centre outside Kathmandu
be to extend the OPGW to 33 kV substations
Valley as a backup to this Data Centre.
and identify nearby offices/locations, check
3.14 Kathmandu Valley Smart Metering network extension feasibility, and decide the
Project Phase II best available telecommunication network
option for NEA.
This project is a continuation to smart metering
project Phase I and aims to modernize the The scope of works includes optimization
remaining distribution system throughout and extension of OPGW network, software
Kathmandu valley. Through this project, solutions procurement, SCADA and RTU
NEA intends to rollout additional 5,50,000 implementation at distribution substations and
smart meters to the consumers of remaining augment the communication network of NEA.
nine distribution centres (Thimi, Pulchowk, The bidding documents are being prepared and
Bhaktapur, Kirtipur, Kuleshwor, Lagankhel, the contract is expected to be awarded in F.Y.
Baneswor, Jorpati and Balaju) inside Kathmandu 2081/82. The project is expected to use ADB’s
valley and integrate them into AMI system of loan proceeds from upcoming ETDSP.
NEA. The project is supposed to utilize the loan
3.17 Karnali Province Distribution
proceeds of ADB under forthcoming ETDSP.
Expansion Project
3.15 Disaster Recovery Center Project
The objective of this project is the last mile
This Project aims to fulfil the disaster recovery electrification in Karnali Province. This project
plan for Data Centre. If the main data centre intends to ensure that none in Karnali is left
in Syuchatar fails to operate due to natural behind in getting access to electricity. The
or any other kind of disasters, this Disaster anticipated scope of the project is construction,
Recovery Centre (DRC) will help in recovering augmentation of 45 km 11 kV distribution
the data and resuming the services. NEA line in Jumla bazaar and surrounding area,
plans to construct the DRC building in the rehabilitation of Karnali distribution network
premises of New Butwal substation in Butwal. including construction/ upgrading of 700
Redundant optical fibre connection will be km of 33 kV, 11 kV and low voltage lines and
arranged to establish the communication link installation of 100 distribution transformers.
between main data centre and DRC. Project The contract will be awarded in F.Y. 2081/82.
has already completed survey of optical fibre This project will also be assisted by ADB under
route and civil design part. RFP document is ETDSP.

4. Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP) 5. Social Safeguard and Environment

Management Department (SSEMD)
This project was initiated with the objective
of modernizing and digitizing NEA’s financial SSEMD is responsible for monitoring and
operation and planning by embracing IT implementation of the social safeguards and
tools to increase operational efficiency and environmental mitigation measures in the
to help in Management Decision Support projects undertaken by PMD. The department
Systems. The scope of ISP is divided into also prepares the environment and social
three packages: (i) Supply and Installation monitoring reports for the projects under PMD
of Revenue Management System (RMS) (ii) as per the ADB requirements. Further, the
Supply and Installation of Enterprise Resources department conducts the public consultation,
Planning (ERP) based Integrated Financial public hearing, trainings and awareness programs
Management Information System (IFMIS) and in the project areas. SSEMD also implements
(iii) Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
the supervision of implementations of IFMIS related activities in different projects.
and RMS at NEA. ADB has supported these
packages by providing loan assistance under The major works accomplished by SSEMD in
EGMP- Additional Financing. fiscal year 2080/81 are as follows:
• Avian protection (Vulture) study of Ghorahi
Contract has been awarded to M/s LongShine
- Madichaur 132 kV transmission line. The
Technology Group Co. Ltd, China for the “Supply
report of the study is cleared by ADB.
and Installation of Revenue Management System
(RMS)”. The works commenced from 12 March • Third party External Social Monitoring and
2023 and its major milestones: Requirements Evaluation Reports of SASEC-PSEP and
Gathering, Updated FRS verification, System PTDEEP completed and submitted to ADB
Customization, Data Cleansing, Finalizing Data • Establishment of Environmental and Social
Governance List, Piloting of Data Digitization Management Unit (ESMU) at Dadakhet –
of consumers’ legacy documents, pre-UAT Rahughat 132 kV Transmission Line project
workshops and Installation & commissioning of and Environmental and mobilization of
IT infrastructure and related software in NEA’s social safeguard officers.
Data Center at Syuchatar have already been
completed. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of • Avian Protection (Vulture) Study of Tanahu
the system is ongoing. The project is supposed Rural Electrification project. The report of
to be completed within next six months. the study is cleared by ADB.
• Trainings on Environmental Conservation
IT infra for RMS in NEA’s Data Center at and Awareness completed under Safeguard
Syuchatar. Implementation and Mitigation Measures of
Tanahu Rural Electrification Project.
On the Integrated Financial Management
Information System (IFMIS) package i.e. • Agreement made with consulting firm for
implementation of ERP in NEA, the cost mobilizing experts for ESMU of different
estimate and bid document is in the final stage. projects under EGMP and mobilization of
experts is in process.
The Project Management Consultant (PMC),
• Updated IEE study of Parwanipur – Pokhariya
M/s Deloitte Touche Tomatsu India LLP is
132 kV transmission line project. Report
already on-board and is currently assisting the
prepared and submitted to DoED.
Project Management Office in supervising the
implementation of RMS. • IEE of proposed PMD’s office building as

per EPR 2077 and Working Guidelines stakeholders under community support
of Chandragiri Muncipality 2079, report program at Dadakhet – Rahughat 132 kV TLP.
approved by Municipality. • Distribution of Requested Materials to
• Environmental and Social Due Diligence different stakeholders under community
Report of Syuchatar – Balaju 132 kV DC support program at Tanahu Rural
Transmission Line. Report prepared and Electrification project.
submitted to ADB. • Plantation program at Shwet Barahi temple
• Establishment of ESMU at Lapang for Borang premises on World Environment Day (June 5).
– Naubise (Ratmate) 220 kV Transmission • Grievance Redress Mechanism related
Line project and Environmental and Social activities have been conducted at different
safeguard officers have been mobilized. project locations.
• Awareness programs conducted on • Awareness program conducted on Safe and
Occupational Health & Safety, placement Efficient Energy Use at Mulpani and Chobhar
of Hoarding Boards and distribution under EGMP.
of Requested Materials to different
Training at Tanahu

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTORATE
The Business Development Directorate, headed Ongoing projects include a Phase-II smart street
by the Deputy Managing Director, manages light installation in Bharatpur Metropolitan
energy efficiency, loss reduction, power trading, City, featuring automated lighting controls and
and renewable energy studies. It consists of centralized monitoring.
two departments, Energy Efficiency and Loss
Reduction, and Power Trade, each led by a Future projects and initial surveys for other
Director, as well as the Company Management local bodies are underway, including research
Division and Business Promotion Division. on façade lighting for Nepal’s monumental and
Administrative functions are handled by the historical sites.
Administration Section. Completed Smart Street Lights Project
Mast
Energy Efficiency and Loss
Smart Street Lighting
Reduction Department Project Location Lights (nos) (nos)
The Energy Efficiency and Loss Reduction Metropolitan City
Department focuses on enhancing both supply Bharatpur 1865 8
and demand sides of electricity distribution. It Kathmandu 2090 0
collaborates with government bodies, NGOs, Lalitpur 2045 12
and INGOs to develop and implement energy Pokhara 2011 12
efficiency policies and programs. Key tasks Sub-Metropolitan City
include data collection, analysis, and reducing Dhangadhi 432 0
technical and non-technical losses through Municipality
three divisions. Belaka 54 2
Bhimdutta 29 6
A. Energy Efficiency Division Bhimeshwor 75 2
Budhanilkantha 1165 0
Smart Street Light Projects
Kankai 138 4
This division manages the implementation of Madhyapur Thimi 442 0
smart street lights, including projects in four Mahalaxmi 384 0
Metropolitan Cities, one Sub Metropolitan City, Manthali 265 2
ten Municipalities, one Rural Municipality and Phidim 216 0
Arniko Highway. Siddharthanagar 275 5
Rural Municipality
A total of 11,817 smart street lights and 56 High Sunapati 331 3
Mast/Mini Mast Lights have been installed. Total 11817 56

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Upcoming Smart Street Lights Project

SN Project Name
A Metropolitan City
1 Lalitpur Metropolitan City
2 Ring Road (Lalitpur Metropolitan City)
B Sub Metropolitan City
3 Dhangadhi Metro Politan City
4 Hetauda Sub Metro Politan City
C Municipality
5 Baglung Municipality
6 Barhathawa Municipality
7 Galyang Municipality
8 Godawari Municipality , Kailali
Lalitpur: High Mast Lighting
9 Kirtipur Municipality
10 Madhyapur Thimi Municipality
11 Pyuthan Municipality
12 Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan
13 Resunga Municipality
14 Sainamaina Municipality
15 Sworgadwari Municipality
D Others
16 TU Kirtipur
17 Araniko Highway
18 Samudayik Chikistasalaya, Nawalpur
Bharatpur: Narayani Bridge Lighting
Public Charging Station:

The Energy Efficiency and Loss Reduction
Department verifies the technical suitability
of public chargers. Entities wishing to set
up a public charging station must submit a
request via Google Form. After inspection, the
department issues a recommendation letter
to the DCS, which then constructs an HT line,
provides a transformer (up to 200 kVA), and
installs a TOD meter as needed. This fiscal year,
Kathmandu: Smart Street Lighting the department has facilitated the installation
of around 163 public charging stations. Till
the date, the department has facilitated
deployment of 186 public charging stations.
Pokhara: Smart Street Lighting

b. Training and Development safety officer and

employees
c. Safety awareness programs
d. Safety Monitoring and Evaluations
Power Trade Department

Power Trade Department oversees the trading
of electric power in both domestic and across
the border. It serves as the main interface
of NEA with Independent Power Producers
Public Charging Station in Saptari (IPPs) for handling their applications for Power
B. Loss Reduction Division Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The division is responsible for monitoring loss The department’s functions are categorized
reduction and demand control activities at into three main areas: processing and signing
distribution centers. It plays a crucial role in of PPAs, administration of PPAs before and
combating electricity theft using information after commercial operation begins.
from consumers and other sources. Activities
In the fiscal year under review, several reforms
include planned and random meter inspections,
were introduced to streamline and increase
field raids, and addressing issues like theft,
transparency in the PPA application process.
pilferage, tampering, demand leakage, CT/
Applications are processed sequentially based
PT outages, and incorrect MF calculations.
on pre-defined criteria.
The division also downloads and analyzes
TOD meter data in coordination with the TOD This involves stages such as document screening,
section. technical review, grid impact studies leading to
grid connection agreements, preparation and
In fiscal year 2080/081, the division aimed to
negotiation of PPA drafts, seeking approval
inspect 370 TOD meters and 1,850 whole-
from NEA management, approval from the
current/digital meters, focusing on industrial
Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC), and
consumers. It also carried out additional
finally, signing the PPA.
inspections as directed by the Managing
Director and conducted intensive field visits, During FY 2080/81, 463.26 MW of power
contributing to increased revenue collection. was connected to the national grid. PPAs
were signed for a total of 2,286.3 MW across
Meter inspection during FY 2080/081
55 hydropower projects and 90 MW for 8
S.N. Total No. of Whole TOD Unit Amount solar projects. Detailed project statistics are
Number current/ meters Recovered collected/
of DCS Digital meter inspection kWh billed Rs.
summarized below:
visited Inspection
1. 33 1,494 172 3,94,930.82 43,81,836.51
C. Safety Management Division
Established in April 2024 under the Energy

Efficiency and Loss Reduction department, the
Safety Management Division focuses on:
a. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil safety standard
and guidelines preparation
Addition in FY 2080/81 Total as of FY 2080/81

No. of Projects Installed No. of Projects Installed
Capacity (MW) Capacity (MW)
Operation 23 463.26 182 2,496
Under Construction 14 740.34 137 3,906
Different Stages 63 2,376.30 136 3,899
Total 455 10,301
The Energy Mix for signed and processing PPAs is detailed as follows:
PPA Signed PPA Processing
No. Installed Capacity (MW) No. Installed Capacity (MW)
ROR 378 6,491 164 3,926
PROR 44 3,458 39 6,267
Storage 1 140 4 3,080
Bagasse 2 6
Solar 30 205
Total 455 10,301 207 13,273
In April 3, 2023, a RfP (Request for Proposal) was issued for the selection of developers to establish
800 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects in Nepal via tariff-based competitive bidding. The
evaluation and PPA signing for these projects will occur in FY 2081/82.
Nepal has been actively participating in the Indian Power Exchange (IEX) since May 1, 2021,
enabling power imports and exports. Notably, from November 3, 2021, Nepal began selling power
to India through NTPC Vidhyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) via Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).
Significant progress was also noted in Cross Border Power Trade during FY 2080/81, with approved
export quantum reaching 690.50 MW to date. Details are provided in the table below:
Status of Approval for Sale of Power to India

No. of Approved TL Network
Projects Quantum (MW)
Indian Power Exchange 12 510.89 Dhalkebar-Mujaffarpur, 400 kV TL
Market (DAM/RTM) 2 70.00 Tanakpur-Mahendranagar, 132 kV TL
Medium Term Bilateral 2 109.61
Agreement
Total 16 690.50
Additionally, NEA has entered into medium- from Nepal to Bangladesh through Indian
term agreements, including supplying 200 MW Territory, anticipated to be signed in the
to Haryana Discoms and exporting up to 200 upcoming FY.
MW to Bihar State Power Holding Co. Ltd. via
Nepal-Bihar’s transmission infrastructure. Business Promotion Division
Established in April 2024 under the Business
Looking towards regional power integration,
Development Directorate, the Business
NEA is finalizing a Tripartite Agreement with
Promotion Division focuses on:
NVVN and Bangladesh Power Development
Board (BPDB) for the sale of 40 MW of power
a. Commercializing NEA land Installed : 22.1 MW

b. Commercializing transmission and Capacity (2x11.05 MW)
distribution lines Annual Energy : 155.688 GWh (contract
energy132.917 GWh)
c. Internet, cable carrier, and data center Transmission : 38 km/66 kV Single
businesses Line Circuit
d. Providing consulting services by expert
personnel During this fiscal year, major maintenance
included replacing the servomotor nozzle
e. Reviewing and exploring optical fiber, cable assemblies for both units after nearly 19 years
net, and advertisement businesses of operation. This overhaul was crucial for
f. Ensuring regulatory compliance in related maintaining machinery efficiency and reliability.
areas Routine tasks were also completed, such as
oil changes, runner grinding and polishing,
g. Studying, executing, monitoring, and
11 kV line maintenance, and standard annual
evaluating hydrogen development
maintenance.
h. Exploring new business opportunities and
innovations Chilime Subsidiaries/Associate companies
Company Management Division CHPCL has five subsidiary/associate companies

Established in April 2024 under the Business as follows:
Development Directorate, the Company 1. Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited (SJCL):
Management Division oversees coordination
and monitoring between NEA and its subsidiary Established in 2010, Sanjen Jalavidhyut
companies involved in power generation, Company Limited (SJCL) has promoter shares
transmission and trade. distributed as follows: 10.36% by NEA, 39.36%
by Chilime Hydropower Company Limited
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHPCL), and 1.28% by local governments,
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL), totaling 51%.
a NEA subsidiary founded in 1996, aims to
develop hydroelectric power projects using The remaining 49% of shares are held by the
public shares. NEA owns 51% of the company, public, including those from affected areas. Debt
with the remaining shares held by the public. financing comes from the Employer’s Provident
Fund (EPF) of Nepal. SJCL is developing two
Chilime Hydroelectric Plant hydroelectric projects in cascade: Sanjen
(Upper) Hydroelectric Project (14.8 MW) and
The Chilime Hydroelectric Project, Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (42.5 MW).
commissioned on August 24, 2003, in Rasuwa
district, has operated reliably since then. In FY Sanjen (Upper) Hydroelectric Project
2080/81, it transmitted 149.4 GWh of energy (SUHEP)-14.8 MW
and generated an expected revenue of NRs.
1.124 billion. The project is situated in Chilime VDC, now
Amachhodingmo Rural Municipality. The
Project Features headworks are in Tiloche, while the powerhouse
Type of Project : Run-of-River is located in Simbu Village.
Design flow : 7.5 m3/sec
Net Head : 336.85 m
Number of Units : 2 (Pelton Turbines)
Project Features: Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd. and Nepal

Electricity Authority, is developing the 102
Type of Project : Run-of-River
MW Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project
Design flow : 11.07 m3/sec
Net Head : 156 m (MBKHEP) in Sindhupalchowk. Of the 51%
Number of Units : 3 (Francis Turbines) promoter shares, Chilime Hydropower holds
Installed Capacity : 14.8 MW (3x5 MW) 37%, Nepal Electricity Authority 10%, and local
Annual Energy : 82.44 GWh companies 4%. The remaining 49% of shares
Transmission Line : 5 km/132 kV Single are held by the public, including those from
Circuit to Chilime Hub affected areas. Debt financing is provided by
Substation the Employer’s Provident Fund (EPF) of Nepal.
Construction of the Sanjen (Upper) Project Features:

Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) is complete, and Type of Project : Run-of-River
commercial operations began on October 7, Design flow : 50.8 m3/sec
2023, with power evacuation managed through Gross Head : 235 m
an 11 kV line as a contingency plan. Number of Units : 3
Installed Capacity : 102 MW (3 x 34 MW)
Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP)- 42.5 MW
Annual Energy : 542.2 GWh
The Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) is also Transmission Line : 4 km/220 kV Single Circuit
located in Chilime VDC, now Amachhodingmo Project Cost : NRs. 15.03 billion
Rural Municipality. The headworks are in Simbu, (excluding IDC)
and the powerhouse is in Chilime Village. The project is in the final stages of
Type of Project : Run-of-River completion. By the end of FY 2080/81, civil,
Design flow : 11.57 m3/sec hydromechanical, and electromechanical works
Net Head : 433 m were finished. However, stringing of six spans
Number of Units : 3 (Pelton Turbines) of the transmission line to connect the power
Installed Capacity : 42.5 MW (3 x 15 MW) plant with the Barhabise 220/132 kV hub
Annual Energy : 241.86 GWh substation has been delayed due to local issues.
Transmission Line : 1.5 km/132 kV Single Negotiations with locals are ongoing, with
Circuit to Chilime Hub stringing expected to finish by September 2024
Substation and power evacuation to start in October 2024.
Cost estimate of : NRs.9 Arab 32 crores
SUHEP and SHEP 3. Rasuwagadhi Hydropower
(excluding IDC) Company Limited
The Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited

is nearing completion, with major civil (RGHPCL), established on August 2, 2011,
works finished and electromechanical and is developing the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi
hydromechanical equipment installation Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP) in Rasuwa
nearly complete. The project is expected to be district. Promoter shares are divided as follows:
completed and commissioned by August 2024 Chilime Hydropower Co. Ltd. holds 32.79%,
Nepal Electricity Authority 18%, and the local
2. Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut government 0.21%. The remaining 49% of
Company Ltd. (MBJCL) shares have been issued to the public, including
those from affected areas. Debt financing is
Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut Company Ltd. provided by the Employer’s Provident Fund
(MBJCL), a public limited company promoted by (EPF) of Nepal.
Project Features: Project Features:

Type of Project: : Run-of-River (ROR) Type of Project: Peaking Run-of-River
Design Discharge (Q40) : 80.00m3/s (1 hour storage)
Gross Head: : 167.9 m Design flow: 84.60 m3/s (35.20 %
Turbine, Type & No : Francis, Vertical Exceedance flow)
Axis & 3 Nos. Net Head: 115.78 m
Turbine Unit Capacity : 38.50 MW each Number of Units: 3
Generator, Capacity : 3 Phase Installed Capacity: 87 MW (3 x 29 MW)
& No. Synchronous AC, Annual Energy: 483.2 GWh
3x43.75 MVA Transmission 12 km/220 kV Single
Installed Capacity : 111.0 MW Line: Circuit to Bajhang
Annual Energy : 613.87GWh Substation to be
Generation constructed by Rastriya
T/L length, Voltage : 10km, 132kV Prasaran Grid Co. Ltd.
Double Circuit up Project Cost: NRs. 17 billion
to Chilime Hub
Project Cost : NRs.17 Arab 5 As of the end of FY 2080/81, the feasibility
(excluding IDC) crore study and EIA report are complete, and land
acquisition is finalized. Financial closure is
All civil, hydromechanical, electromechanical, underway and expected early in the next fiscal
and transmission line works are complete. year.
The company is ready to generate power and
is now awaiting the completion of the Chilime 5. Chilime Engineering &
hub substation and the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV Services Company Limited
Transmission Line.
Chilime Engineering and Services Company
4. Chilime Seti Hydropower Company Limited (ChesCo), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Chilime Hydropower Company Limited,
The company, established on 2079/05/05, specializes in providing comprehensive
is focused on developing the Seti Nadi-3 engineering and consulting services for
Hydropower Project (87 MW) in Bajhang district hydropower and infrastructure projects.
Share Structure of the company Key achievements in FY 2080/81 include

feasibility study, construction supervision
Promoter Share (51%)
and contract management, geological
Chilime Jalavidhyut Company Limited: 31% investigations, IEE/EIA, Lidar survey for
Provincial Government: 5% transmission line and road projects.
Local Government: 5%
NEA Engineering Company Limited
Nepal Electricity Authority: 10%
NEA Engineering Company Limited was
Public Share (49%)
established on July 13, 2017, and provides
Project affected people and the a wide range of consulting services across
people from Bajhang District: 10% various disciplines related to hydropower,
Transmission Line affected people 3% transmission lines, substations, and other
General Public except of infrastructure projects. Their expertise covers
feasibility studies, detailed engineering design,
Bajhang District 33%
environmental and social safeguards, design
Staffs of Promoters 3%
reviews, project management, cost updating, Modi A and Upper Modi hydroelectric
and construction supervision. projects
Major Achievements in Fiscal Year 2023/24 o Construction supervision of Rolwaling

Khola hydroelectric project
• 1. Completed Projects
o Construction supervision of Bheri Babai
• Detailed Engineering Design: Diversion Multipurpose Project
o Kimathanka Arun Hydroelectric Project o Detailed engineering study and tender
(450 MW) document preparation for Jagdulla
o BetanKarnali Hydroelectric Project (439 Hydroelectric Project
MW) o Detailed feasibility study of Mugu
• Transmission Lines and Substations: Karnali Hydroelectric Project
o Design and supervision of Hetauda- o Rock mechanical testing for Upper Arun
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission Hydroelectric Project
line o Review and update of feasibility study
o Design and supervision of 220/132 kV for Uttarganga Storage Hydropower
Hetauda and Inaruwa substations Project (828 MW)
o Design and supervision of Hetauda- • Transmission Line and Substation Projects:

Bharatpur 220 kV transmission line o Design and supervision of Hetauda-
• Construction Supervision: Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission
line
o 100 m tall tower foundation and
protection work for the Hetauda- o Consulting services for Tumlingtar-
Bardhaghat 220 kV transmission line Sitalpati 220 kV transmission line and
project GIS/132/33/11 kV AIS substation at
Sitalpati
• Consultancy Services:
o Design review and construction
o Survey design and estimation of supervision of Karnali Corridor 400 kV
tower foundation protection work for transmission line project
Khimti-Dhalkebar 220 kV double circuit
transmission line (towers no. 70, 107, • Environmental Study Projects:
122, 136, 137) o EIA of Phukot Karnali and Kimathanka
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Arun Hydroelectric Projects
o BetanKarnali Hydroelectric Project o Environmental and social studies of

the Distribution System Upgrade and
o Jagdulla Hydroelectric Project
• Solar Farm Project:
o Design, review, contract management,
and supervision of the EPC contract for
a 25 MW grid-connected solar farm
2. Under Study Projects
• Civil and Hydropower Projects:
o Construction supervision of Upper
Top, Transformer Erection Work at Hetauda SS

Expansion Project (DSUEP) Plant Overview

o IEE study of the main transmission line The Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Plant, a
for Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project source of national pride, is located in Bigu Rural
Municipality, Ward No. 1, Dolakha District,
Bagmati Province, Nepal. This daily peaking
run-of-the-river project has an installed
capacity of 456 MW. It includes a live storage
volume adequate for four hours of daily
peaking operation during the driest months,
with an average annual energy generation of
2,281 GWh, utilizing a gross head of 822 meters
and a design discharge of 66 m³/s.
The first four units of the plant became

HW of Bheri Babai Diversion Project operational on August 20, 2021, with the
5th and 6th units following on August 30
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited and September 10, 2021, respectively. The
Established on March 9, 2007, a subsidiary project was officially inaugurated by the Right
of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Upper Honorable Prime Minister Mr. KP Sharma Oli
Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UTKHPL) on July 5, 2021, with the first generating unit
was created to oversee the development synchronized with the national grid on the same
and operation of the Upper Tamakoshi day. Additionally, on March 19, 2022, the Right
Hydroelectric Project (UTKHEP). The project Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Sher Bahadur
was completed and successfully commissioned Deuba inaugurated the 220/132 kV New
in 2021, utilizing domestic financial resources. Khimti Substation, which was constructed and
commissioned under UTKHPL. This substation
Ownership and Shareholding has a capacity of approximately 1,200 MW.
UTKHPL’s ownership structure includes the Plant Features
following major stakeholders:
• Diversion Dam: 22 meters high and 60
• Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA): 41%
meters long, integrated with a 35-meter-
• Nepal Telecom (NT): 6% wide intake
• Citizen Investment Trust (CIT): 2%
• Settling Basin: Twin units
• Rastriya Beema Sansthan (RBS): 2%
• Headrace Tunnel: 6 meters by 6 meters, 8.0
Public shareholders include: kilometers in length
• General Public: 15%
• Penstock: 1,165 meters long
• Residents of Dolakha District: 10%
• Powerhouse Cavern: 142 meters by 13
• Contributors to Employees’ Provident
meters by 25 meters
Fund: 17.28%
• Staff of NEA and UTKHPL: 3.84% • Tailrace Tunnel: 3 kilometers long
• Staff of Debtor Institutions: 2.88% • Electro-mechanical Equipment: 6 vertical
Pelton turbines, each rated at 79.5 MW

• Transmission Line: 47 kilometers of double road access, construction equipment has been
circuit 220 kV line from Gongar to the airlifted to Rikhu village in Gaurishankar Rural
220/132 kV New Khimti Substation Municipality, Ward No. 9. Additionally, 125
ropanis of land required for the project have
Power Generation been acquired.
In the F/Y 2080/81, the Upper Tamakoshi Tanahu Hydropower Limited
Hydropower Plant delivered 2,058.36 GWh of
energy to NEA, an increase from 1,945.83 GWh Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL) was
in the previous fiscal year. The plant provided founded on March 25, 2012, as a subsidiary of
peak power of 456 MW during both morning Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to develop the
and evening peaks throughout the last dry Tanahu Hydropower Project, formerly known
season, significantly reducing Nepal’s power as the Upper Seti Hydropower Project. This
import from India compared to previous dry project is a storage-type hydropower initiative
seasons. with a capacity of 140 MW and an estimated
average annual energy production of 502.58
Rolwaling Khola Hydroelectric Project (RKHEP) GWh.
As a follow-up development to UTKHEP, Situated on the Seti River within the boundaries
UTKHPL is implementing the Rolwaling Khola of Rhising and Vyas municipalities, near
Hydroelectric Project (RKHEP) with a capacity Damauli in Tanahun District, the project will
of 22 MW. The generation license for this create a reservoir extending approximately 25
project was obtained on April 3, 2023, and the km upstream, inundating the low-lying lands
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report at a Full Supply Level (FSL) of 415 meters. The
was approved on June 19, 2022. project spans two municipalities (Vyas and
Bhimad) and two rural municipalities (Rhising
RKHEP will produce an additional 105 GWh and Maygde). The estimated cost of the project
annually, with another 212 GWh expected is US$ 505 million. Construction is progressing
from the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Plant, rapidly across three main packages:
enhancing dry-season energy availability and
extending peaking hours from 4 to 6 hours Package 1: Headworks For Package 1, the
even in the driest months. contractor Song Da Kalika JV (a Vietnam-Nepal
joint venture) has made substantial progress.
The project is located in Bigu and Gaurishankar Key achievements include the excavation of
Rural Municipalities, Dolakha District. the dam abutments and grouting tunnels, and
The headworks and intake are situated in the completion of the aggregate cooling plant.
Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, approximately A major milestone was reached on November
6.5 kilometers northeast of the UTKHEP 6, 2023, when the Seti River was successfully
powerhouse in Gongar. The powerhouse is diverted through Diversion Tunnel 2, allowing
located in Bigu Rural Municipality, Lamabagar for the construction of the main dam. Both
village, on the left bank of the Tamakoshi River. diversion tunnels, along with the cofferdam,
were finished by June 2024.
The EPC construction contract was signed
with SSCE-High Himalaya JV on November As of June 2023, excavation work for the
4, 2022, with a total duration of 54 months. dam abutments on both banks was largely
The contractor has completed the excavation completed, with excavation progressing from
of 480 meters of the Headrace Tunnel, 280 elevation 545 meters down to the foundation
meters of the Main Access Tunnel, and 414 level at 282 meters.
meters of the Adit Tunnel. Due to the lack of
Additionally, the draft tube, draft tube flap gate,

spiral case, and stay vane for both units have
been installed, and the installation of other
turbine components is ongoing. Work is also
Upstream Cofferdam
Dam Slope Excavation and support works Installations in Underground Powerhouse
Package 2: Powerhouse, Waterways &

Related Equipment
The contractor Sino Hydro Corporation Limited

of China has completed the excavation of
the surge tank and intake slope. A significant
milestone was achieved on March 31, 2024, with
the successful breakthrough of the headrace
tunnel. Concrete lining for the riser shaft at an
elevation of 359 meters is currently underway,
and the concreting of the powerhouse is largely
finished. Structural concreting for the erection
bay, machine hall units, and transformer room Assembly of Stator Frame
has been completed, and work on the GIS room
slab is nearly finished. The contractor is now progressing on the installation of the generator
concentrating on benching and support work and power transformer for Unit No. 2.
in the headrace tunnel.
Package 3: 220 kV Transmission Line
The installation of the tailrace gate, tailrace
KEC International of India, the contractor for
gantry crane, and powerhouse overhead
Package 3, has completed the foundation
traveling crane has been completed.

construction for 78 out of 94 towers. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Additionally, the erection of 69 towers has study is currently under approval. The cabinet
been finished. Land acquisition for the tower has authorized the commencement of land
locations and right of way has been completed. acquisition and appointed a preliminary officer
However, forest clearance has not yet to initiate initial actions. Preparatory work,
commenced. including land acquisition and construction of
access roads and bridges, will begin this fiscal
Consultancy Service Contract year.
The construction of the project is overseen
by Tractebel GmbH, Germany, serving as the
Project Supervision Consultant, while ELC
Electro-consult, Italy, manages environmental
and social monitoring.
On December 17, 2018, THL entered into

contracts with individual members of the Panel
of Experts (POE) for dam safety, environmental,
and social safeguards. The Fourth Mission of
the POE, which included a site visit in November
2023, was followed by detailed discussions
concerning the Environmental, Health, and Powerhouse
Safety (EHS) management capacity and
compliance of the project with EHS standards Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited
related to dam safety, environmental, and
Introduction
social issues.
Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL),
The project is anticipated to be completed by
established in 2011, is a joint venture between
the end of May 2026.
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Nepal
Lower Seti (Tanahu) Hydropower Project Doorsanchar Company Limited (NDCL). The
company’s primary goal is to develop the Upper
THL plans to develop the Lower Seti Hydropower Trishuli 3B Hydroelectric Project (37 MW),
Project, which will have an installed capacity of which spans Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts. NEA
126 MW. This project will utilize the regulated and NDCL each hold a 30% equity share in the
discharge from the Seti River’s tailrace of the company, with the remaining shares allocated
Upper Seti (Tanahu) Hydropower Project, in to the general public, residents of Nuwakot and
addition to flows from the Madi River. The Rasuwa districts, local governments in these
headworks will be situated approximately districts, and employees of NEA and NDCL,
24 km downstream from Damauli, with the among others.
powerhouse located about 1.5 km downstream
from where the Seti River meets the Trishuli The Project
River.
The Upper Trishuli 3B Hydroelectric Project
For detailed design, a Consultant Joint Venture (UT3BHEP) is a Run-of-the-River cascade
(JV) of WAPCOS India Limited and Nippon Koei, development project. It will harness water
Japan, was appointed. Following a review by the from the tailrace tunnel of the upstream Upper
Panel of Experts (POE), the Consultant submitted Trishuli 3A Hydroelectric Project. A head pond is
the final detailed design report in June 2024. being constructed at the outlet of the upstream

project to channel water through an Approach Current Status

Pressure Conduit into the Headrace Tunnel of The Engineering, Procurement, and
UT3BHEP. Construction (EPC) contract for the Upper
Key features of the project are summarized in Trishuli 3B Hydroelectric Project (UT3BHEP)
the table below: was initially awarded to M/S Shuifa ANHE
Group Co. Ltd., China, in February 2018. Due
Project Location to the contractor’s nonperformance, the
Districts Nuwakot & Rasuwa EPC contract was terminated effective on
December 16, 2023. At the time of termination,
Headpond and Approach Pressure Conduit
approximately 60% of the construction work
Headpond: 29m (L) x 5.2 to 11.0 m (B) x
had been completed.
Approach Pressure 7.4 to 14.8 m (H)
Conduit: 243.47m (L), 5.1m x 5.1m Box The remaining project work is now being
Culvert + 40m long, 5.1m dia.
Steel Pipe managed by new contractors. This work has
Headrace Tunnel (HRT) been divided into two separate contracts: Lot 1
for Civil Works and Lot 2 for Electromechanical
Total Length 3883.02 m
Excavation 6.3 m and Hydromechanical Works. Bids have been
Diameter invited for these lots, with the contract for Lot 1
Surge Tank Civil Works expected to be signed by the second
Diameter 15 m week of Shrawan 2081, and the contract for Lot 2
Height 43 m Electromechanical and Hydromechanical Works
Penstock anticipated to be signed within Ashoj 2081.
Diameter 4.2 m (circular)
Total Length 175.95 m The goal is to complete all remaining
Powerhouse construction by the end of Chaitra 2082, with
Type/ Length x width Surface/ electricity generation anticipated in the fiscal
x height 55.44m×19.30m×32.37m year 2082/83. The power generated will be
Tailrace transmitted to the Trishuli 3B Hub Sub-station,
Length and Type 115.06 m, Box Culvert currently under construction, via a 3 km long
Turbine 132 kV transmission line. This transmission
Turbine Type/ Rating/ Francis (vertical axis)/19.3 line is being constructed by Nepal Electricity
number MW/2 Authority under a separate agreement with
Generator TJVCL.
Rating/ No. of units 23 MVA/ 2
Power and Energy / POWER TRANSMISSION
Maximum Gross Head 90 m COMPANY NEPAL LIMITED
Installed capacity 37 MW
Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited
Average annual energy 292.58 GWh
(PTCN) is a joint venture company established
Length of Transmission 3 km
line (132 kV) by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) with the
Cost and Financing primary goal of developing a high-voltage
Total Development NPR 8,227 million including transmission interconnection system between
Cost (As of Bhadra Interest During Construction Nepal and India. This project aims to benefit
2075) both countries through enhanced electricity
Mode of Financing 30% Equity from the transmission capabilities. PTCN was incorporated
Promoters, 70% Debt from on Bhadra 30, 2064 (September 16, 2007) to
the Consortium of Banks led focus on developing, managing, and executing
by Nabil Bank Limited
electricity transmission infrastructure.
Ownership Structure and Shareholding PTCN’s and Dhalkebar in Nepal.

shareholding structure includes contributions
from several key organizations: 400 kV D/C Dhalkebar - Bhittamod
Transmission Line
• Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
The Nepal section of the 400 kV double-circuit
• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
transmission line extends 42.1 km from the
(POWERGRID)
Nepal-India border at Bhittamod to the NEA
• Hydroelectricity Investment and Substation at Dhalkebar. This segment was
Development Company (HIDCL) developed by Power Transmission Company
• IL&FS Energy Development Company Nepal Limited (PTCN), a joint venture between
Limited, India (IEDCL) NEA, POWERGRID, HIDCL, and IEDCL.
The final cost of the project was NPR 1,545.68

million. On September 14, 2007, the Nepal
Government and EXIM Bank of India entered
into a loan agreement in which EXIM Bank
pledged to provide USD 100 million to the
Nepal Government. NEA subsequently signed a
Subsidiary Financing Agreement with PTCN on
March 11, 2014 (27th Falgun 2070). According
to this agreement, NEA committed to provide
Overview of Powerhouse, Surge Tank, an equivalent of USD 13.2 million in Nepalese
Tailrace and Office area rupees for the execution of the 400 kV Nepal-
India Cross-Border Transmission Line. The final
The company has an authorized, issued, loan disbursed to PTCN amounted to NPR
subscribed, and paid-up capital of NPR 1,046.19 million.
450,000,000 (Nepalese Rupees four hundred
and fifty million). As of 31st Ashadh 2080
(July 16, 2023), the distribution of shares is as
follows:
Distribution of Shares
S. Shareholder Number of %
No. Shares Held Ownership
1. NEA 2,250,000 50%
2. POWERGRID 1,170,000 26% The 42.1 km stretch of the Dhalkebar-
3. HIDCL 630,000 14% Muzaffarpur 400 kV double-circuit transmission
4. IEDCL 450,000 10% line within Nepal was successfully constructed
Total 4,500,000 100% by PTCN. Initially charged at 132 kV under
contingency arrangements on February 19,
The shareholding pattern of the Company is 2016, the line was upgraded to 220 kV on
reflected as follows: August 16, 2018. It was finally energized at
400 kV on November 11, 2020, at 20:20 PM.
Two Joint Venture companies - one in India Since then, the entire line from Muzaffarpur
and other in Nepal were incorporated for to Dhalkebar has been operating satisfactorily
implementation of 400 kV double circuit line with 100% availability.
interconnection between Muzaffarpur in India

Annual Turnover and Profit After Tax of PTCN Dolakha District, Bagmati Province, the project
during FY 2079-80 is NRs 336.69 Million and benefits from the infrastructure of UTKHEP.
NRs 143.29 Million respectively. PTCN has Specifically, the road linking Singati Bazaar to
distributed 18% dividend to its shareholders Lamabagar, essential for UTKHEP construction,
and NEA has received NRs 40.5 Million as also passes through both the powerhouse and
dividend during this year. headwork sites of TKVHEP.
400 kV D/C Muzaffarpur - Bhittamod The feasibility study for TKVHEP was completed
Transmission Line by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
during the fiscal year 2010/11. As a cascade
The Indian segment of the 400 kV double- development of UTKHEP, TKVHEP does not
circuit transmission line extends approximately require a separate dam or reservoir. Instead, it
86 km from the Muzaffarpur Substation of utilizes a design discharge of 66 m³/sec from the
POWERGRID in Bihar to the India-Nepal border tailrace of UTKHEP which is transferred via an
at Sursand/Bhittamod. underground inter-connection to the headrace
tunnel. The project will feature an underground
This portion is being developed by Cross
powerhouse located at Suri Dovan, with a
Border Power Transmission Company Limited
design discharge of 66 m³/sec and an installed
(CPTC), a joint venture between IL&FS Energy
capacity of 99.8 MW. It is expected to generate
Development Company Limited (IEDCL),
approximately 543 GWh of energy annually.
POWERGRID, SJVN Limited, and NEA.
The generation license for the project was
The estimated cost for the Indian section is
initially obtained from the Department of
NPR 3,880 million (approximately INR 2,425
Electricity Development (DoED) on 9th of
million). Debt funding of NPR 3,313 million
Jestha, 2074. This license was later revised to
(approximately INR 2,070 million) has been
accommodate an increased capacity of 99.8
arranged through Power Finance Corporation
MW on 18th of Baisakh, 2080. TKJVC has
of India Ltd.
been officially registered with the Company
Contracts for the Engineering, Procurement, Registration Office for the development of
and Construction (EPC) of both the Nepal TKVHEP. On 5th of Poush, 2074, the generation
and India sections were awarded to M/s TATA license was transferred from NEA to TKJVC.
Projects Limited and M/s KEC International Additionally, the Supplementary Environmental
Limited, respectively. These contracts followed Impact Assessment (SEIA) for the project has
an International Competitive Bidding process been approved by the Ministry of Forest and
conducted by POWERGRID, which is serving as Environment (MoFE), reflecting the capacity
the consultant for the project. increase from 87 MW to 99.8 MW.
Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut Company Limited Project Activity
Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project (99.8 MW) The project involves an underground inter-
connection system linking the headrace tunnel
The Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project of TKVHEP with the tailrace tunnel of UTKHEP.
(TKVHEP), managed by Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut This system includes a connecting tunnel, a
Company Limited (TKJVC), is a cascade head pond, a spillway, and a spillway tunnel.
development following the Upper Tamakoshi Water from the tailrace of UTKHEP is channeled
Hydroelectric Project (UTKHEP), which was through this system into an 8 km long headrace
developed by Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower tunnel, a 152-meter high drop shaft, an
Limited. Located in Bigu Rural Municipality, underground powerhouse equipped with

Contract Agreement for Lot 1

four Francis turbines, and a 404-meter long Major Work Progress
tailrace tunnel. The water is then discharged
into the Tamakoshi River, approximately 0.7 a. Environmental Concerns
km downstream from the confluence of the
The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for
Tamakoshi River and Khare Khola at Suri Dovan.
the transmission line (TL) was recently approved
Land acquisition for the powerhouse area, by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources,
permanent camp, transmission line towers, and and Irrigation (MoEWRI) on 25th of November,
access tunnel has been successfully completed. 2023 (2080/08/25). Tree counting activities,
TKJVC has commenced the construction of the in accordance with the Supplementary
inter-connection system with the contractor Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA)
previously engaged on UTKHEP, and this phase requirements, were completed by the
of the work has been finished. Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project
(GCAP) and reviewed by the National Trust for
Construction of the permanent camp facility at Nature Conservation (NTNC). Following NTNC’s
Jamune, managed by Shringeshwor-Prera JV, recommendations, the report was submitted to
is underway. The camp, which will include 16 the Department of National Parks and Wildlife
buildings, is expected to be completed by mid- Conservation. The Ministry granted permission
FY 2081/82. to update the Environmental Management
Plan (EMP), and the updated EMP Report is
currently undergoing the approval process.
It has been submitted to the Department of
Electricity Development (DoED) and forwarded
to MoEWRI, which has subsequently sent it
to the Ministry of Forests and Environment
(MoFE).
Procurement Activities
The EPC tender for Lot 1 was issued on 24th

Under Construction Permanent Camp Facility June, 2024 (2081/03/11). Three bids were

received, and the contract was awarded to The Updated Feasibility Study (May 2021),
Sinohydro-KSNS JV on 11th of January, 2025 conducted by the CSPDR-Sinotech JV (a
(2081/01/28). partnership of Changjiang Survey, Planning,
Design and Research Co. Ltd., China, Sinotech
Similarly, the tender document for Lot 2, Engineering Consultant Ltd., Taiwan, and Soil
covering Electromechanical Equipment and Test (P.) Limited, Nepal), indicates a design
Transmission Line Works, was prepared and discharge of 235 m³/sec and an annual energy
issued on 1st May, 2024 (2081/02/17). generation of 4,512 GWh (27.7% during the
dry season). The project features a year-round
Upper Arun Hydroelectric Limited (UAHEL) peaking capacity of 697 MW for six hours. Major
Upper Arun Hydro-electric Limited (UAHEL) components include a 100 m high dam, an 8.4
is a subsidiary company of NEA, established km headrace tunnel, a sediment bypass tunnel,
on January 25, 2017 (2073/10/12 B.S.). a 20 m diameter surge tank, a 484 m high and
The shareholding structure of the company 7.3 m diameter pressure drop shaft, and a 39
shall comprise of 68% holding by the parent m long penstock leading to an underground
organization NEA and the remaining 32% shall powerhouse housing six Pelton turbines. The
be owned by the public. UAHEL has been project’s rated head is 508.3 m. Power will be
granted the study licenses of Upper Arun evacuated to the national grid via a 5.79 km
Hydropower Project (UAHEP) and Ikhuwa long 400 kV double circuit transmission line to
Khola Hydropower Project (IKHPP). UAHEL the Haitar substation in Sankhuwasabha.
has also acquired the survey licenses for two
transmission lines to evacuate power from of Current Status
UAHEP (400 KV DC) and IKHPP (132 KV).
A. Environmental and Social
1. Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project (UAHEP) • Free, Prior, and Informed Consent
(FPIC): Achieved from local indigenous
The Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project (UAHEP), communities on December 11, 2022. A
with a total installed capacity of 1,063.36 MW five-year Indigenous People’s Plan (IPP)
(including a 2.36 MW eco-flow plant), is a is finalized and under implementation.
peaking run-of-river (PROR) project situated in This project is the first in Nepal and the
Bhotkhola Rural Municipality, Sankhuwasabha World Bank to conduct FPIC consultations
District, Koshi Province. Located approximately regarding indigenous rights.
15 km south of Kimathanka near the Nepal-
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
China border and 200 km east of Kathmandu,
(ESIA): The ESIA is being updated, including
UAHEP is one of five planned cascade
supplemental studies on mammals and e-flow.
hydroelectric projects in Arun River. This river,
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
a tributary of the Saptakoshi River, originates in
is in its final stage at the Ministry of Forests
Tibet and enters Nepal at Kimathanka.
and Environment (MoFE).
UAHEP is a key initiative under the Government • Protected Areas and Biodiversity: Final
of Nepal’s flagship program, “Nepal ko report by Red Panda Network Nepal (RPN
Paani, Janta ko Lagaani” program, aimed at Nepal) for Impact Assessment of Protected
increasing citizen involvement in hydropower Areas and Terrestrial Biodiversity submitted
development. Classified as a Game Changer on March 1, 2024.
Project (GCP) under Nepal’s Fifteenth Five-
• Environmental and Social Management: A
Year Plan, the project is central to the nation’s
contract with the Environment and Social
hydropower strategy.
Studies Department (ESSD), NEA, was signed

on March 31, 2024, for managing the Access

Road and implementing the Resettlement
Action Plan (RAP).
• Indigenous People’s Plan (IPP):
Implementation is underway with an
agreement signed with the Upper Arun
Hydroelectric Project Adivasi Janajati
Advisory Council (AJAC) on February 1, 2024.
• Land Acquisition: 129.27 hectares of
the required 232.14 hectares have been
acquired. Compensation for 98% of
acquired private land has been distributed,
and resettlement is nearing completion.
The process for leasing 21 hectares of Bridge foundation excavation at Chhongryak
government land for the Access Road has
begun. Permission for tree cutting and land
use was granted on February 18, 2024.
A. Construction and Procurement
• Design and Supervision: The JV of TRACTEBEL
ENGINEERING GmbH, Germany (lead firm),
TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A., France, and
WAPCOS LIMITED, India, is responsible for
design, bidding documents, construction
supervision, and post-construction services, Heli lifting of construction equipment for
with the contract signed on February access road construction
14, 2024. The inception report has been
submitted.
• Access Road Construction: Gayatri Projects
Limited (GPL), India, in JV with Kankai
International Builders Pvt. Ltd., Nepal (KIBPL),
has initiated site preparation, established
camp, installed a crusher plant, completed
ferry installation, set up laboratories, begun
foundation work for Bridge-2 at Chhogryak, Ferry in operation
and started track opening at tunnel portals.
• Hydraulic Model Study: Completed,
• Construction Supervision: Kyong Dong including river model calibration and
Engineering Co. Ltd., Korea, and Nepal validation. Further tests will be conducted in
Consult (P) Ltd. are overseeing the collaboration with the Owner’s Engineer.
construction and contract management of
the access road. • Detailed Engineering Design (DED): Extensive
investigation works are near completion,
• Camp Facilities: Construction of Phase-I with 4,738 meters of core drilling and
camp facility at Gola, Shankhuwasabha, is further in-situ tests being conducted by NEA
ongoing and is expected to be completed by Engineering Company Ltd. The 1,118-meter
the upcoming fiscal year.

Test Adit tunnel at the headworks and is established with Nepal Telecom regarding
powerhouse has been completed. site communication facilities and with the
• Transmission Line Feasibility: Completed. Department of Roads (DoR) concerning the
Koshi Highway.
• Grid Connection and Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA): Grid connection agreement • Consultants and Advisors: Various Panels of
with the Power Trade Department, NEA, has Experts and advisors are onboard to support
been finalized. The PPA is in progress. the Project.
B. Financials The project is set to enter the construction phase

by 2026, with completion anticipated by 2031.
• World Bank Assistance: The World Bank has Financial closure is targeted for October 2024.
provided financial assistance of US$6 million
under the Project Preparation Facility (PPF). 2. Ikhuwa Khola Hydropower Project
The total financial requirement for the The Ikhuwa Khola Hydropower Project (IKHPP)
project is estimated at US$2,079.4 million, is a run-of-river hydroelectric venture with a
including US$1,663.6 million in concessional capacity of 40 MW. It is situated on the Ikhuwa
loans and US$415.9 million in equity Khola River, a tributary of the Arun River,
investment. The WB-led consortium of in the Makalu Barun Rural Municipality of
international lenders has expressed interest Sankhuwasabha District, Koshi Province, Nepal.
in financing US$1,890 million, covering the
project’s debt financing. An MoU was signed Feasibility and Site Details
with a consortium of domestic financiers
led by Hydroelectricity Investment and The feasibility study, carried out by the
Development Company Limited (HIDCL) for consulting firm CSPDR-Sinotech JV, confirmed
NPR 53.341 billion. the optimal capacity for the project to be 40
MW. The proposed powerhouse site is about
2.2 km from the nearest access point on the
Koshi Highway, which runs along the left bank
of the Arun River near Uwa Gaun. To reach the
powerhouse, a 2.03 km access road and an
80-meter bridge will need to be constructed.
Additionally, a 13 km project road will be built
along the right bank of the Ikhuwa Khola to
access the headworks site.
Power Evacuation and Transmission

Contract Signing-with Tractebel
Germany- Tractebel France and The electricity generated by IKHPP will be
WAPCOS Ltd India-Feb 14 2024 transmitted to the national grid via a 2.3 km
C. Staffing and Procurement Strategy long 132 kV single circuit transmission line,
which will connect to the 400 kV substation at
• Staffing: Out of 141 approved positions, 56 Haitar, Sankhuwasabha.
staff members are currently working for the
company. Financing and Project Timeline
• Procurement Strategy: The Project The project will be financed by the Government
Procurement Strategy for Development of Nepal and is expected to be completed
(PPSD) has been prepared. Communication within four years from the commencement

of the EPC contract, including the testing and has been chosen to provide consulting services
commissioning phases. throughout the implementation phases of the
projects. The Environmental Impact Assessment
A. Current Status (EIA) and Supplemental Environmental Impact
• Detailed Project Report (DPR): The national Assessment (SEIA) for both projects, along with
consultant Chilime Engineering and Services the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for
Company Limited (CHesCo) has finalized the transmission line, have been approved by
and submitted the DPR, which includes the relevant authorities. Generation licenses for
comprehensive technical and environmental UMAHEP and UMHEP have been secured from
and social studies. the Department of Electricity Development
• Access Road Construction: Preparations for (DoED). Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for
the construction of the access road to the both projects have been finalized, and financial
powerhouse are underway. This includes closure has been achieved with a consortium
building an 80-meter steel arch bridge and a including NMB Bank and Hydroelectricity
2.3 km road, scheduled to begin in the next Investment and Development Company Limited
fiscal year. (HIDCL).
• Geological and Geotechnical Investigations: The contract for Lot-1 (Civil and Hydro-
Additional geological and geotechnical mechanical works) was awarded to a Joint
investigations are planned to further Venture between Sichuan Shutian Construction
evaluate site conditions. Engineering General Contracting Co. Ltd., China,
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): The and High Himalaya Hydro Construction Pvt. Ltd.,
project is in the process of preparing for the Nepal (SSCE-High Himalaya JV) on May 8, 2024.
final public hearing related to the EIA. The contractor has begun mobilizing to the site.
The tender for Lot-2 (Electromechanical works)
• Generation License and Land Acquisition: was published on May 22, 2024. For UMHEP,
An application for the generation license tenders for Lot-1 (Civil and Hydro-mechanical
has been submitted. Land acquisition for Works) and Lot-2 (Electro-mechanical Works)
the construction is also underway, with a are scheduled for publication within this fiscal
completion target set for 2026. year. Additionally, the tender for the 132 kV
Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited Transmission Line work is also planned for
this fiscal year. Both projects are expected to
Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MJCL), be completed and commence generation by
a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority 2085 BS, which is the required commercial
(NEA), is responsible for the development operation date.
of the Upper Modi ‘A’ Hydroelectric Project
(UMAHEP) with a capacity of 42 MW and the The land acquisition process for both
Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project (UMHEP) projects, excluding the Transmission Line,
with a capacity of 18.2 MW. MJCL has overseen has been officially completed. So far, a total
all project activities since September 2021. of 253.95 Ropani of private land has been
Both projects are located approximately 250 acquired—206.08 Ropani for UMAHEP and
km west of Kathmandu in the Annapurna Rural 47.87 Ropani for UMHEP. Approximately 223
Municipality, Kaski District, Gandaki Province. Ropani of private land has been purchased
and transferred to the Department of National
The Detailed Engineering Designs for both Parks and Wildlife Conservation to facilitate
projects were prepared by AF-Consult, leasing and tree cutting in the Annapurna
Switzerland. NEA Engineering Company Limited Conservation Area (ACA). Land acquisition for

Contract Signed with SSCE-High Himalaya JV (LoT-1: Civil and Hydro-mechanical Works of UMAHEP)
the Transmission Line is expected to begin and

be completed within this fiscal year.
Construction of the camp facilities for both

projects is in progress, with about 54% of
the physical work completed to date. The full
construction of the camp facilities is anticipated
to be completed within this fiscal year.
Uttarganga Power Company Limited

Uttarganga Power Company Limited, a NEA
subsidiary established on March 30, 2017, is
Under Construction Camp Facilities
overseeing the Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric
Project. Initially licensed for 300 MW in FY Key updates for FY 2023/24 include:
2015/16, the project’s capacity was increased 1. A contract with NEA Engineering Company
to 828 MW in FY 2017/18. The project site is (NEAEC) for a feasibility review was signed
located about 400 km west of Kathmandu in on February 1, 2024, with a six-month
Baglung District, Gandaki Province, accessible completion timeline.
by a 48 km road from Burtibang Bazar.
2. The EIA report has been approved by the
The project features a 200 m high rock-fill Ministry of Forest and Environment.
dam, an 8.51 km headrace tunnel, and large 3. Final geotechnical reports have been
underground powerhouses with a combined submitted.
capacity of 821 MW. A 65 km, 400 kV DC
transmission line is planned to connect to the 4. Staff gauge height and discharge
Uttarganga Hub in Rukum. measurements are ongoing.
5. Procurement for an automatic water level

• An underground main powerhouse with

a 600 MW capacity situated near Dhitung
village in Khotang District.
• A 70 MW Dam-Toe powerhouse located in
Chisankhugadhi Municipality, Okhaldhunga
District.
• The dam site is roughly 210 km east of
Kathmandu. The main powerhouse will
be served by a 13.15 km water tunnel and
a 210-meter artificial head, with a design
discharge rate of 224.4 cubic meters per
second.
Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project
Uttar Ganga River at dam site (DKSHEP) produces an annual energy output
recorder (AWLR) is in progress, with an of 3,374 GWh. This includes an average of
automatic weather station (AWS) planned 1,252 GWh during the dry season and 2,122
for this fiscal year. GWh during the wet season. Power generated
from the main powerhouse is transmitted to
6. Pre-construction activities will commence the National Grid via an 81 km, 400 kV double-
after receiving the detailed NEAEC report. circuit transmission line (Quad ACSR Moose
Conductor) leading to the Dhalkebar substation.
Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited
Additionally, the power from the 70 MW Dam
Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited (DKJVCL), Power House (formerly 35 MW) and the future
a NEA subsidiary established on March 3, 2017, 200 MW Dam Power House will be transmitted
oversees the Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric through two 400 kV lines to new 400 kV Dam
Project (DKSHEP). This 670 MW project taps Toe Switching Station, located approximately
into the Dudhkoshi River, which originates from 1.5 kilometers from the power houses. Step-
Mt. Everest. up transformers at the generation points will
elevate the voltage directly to 400 kV.
Key details of the project are as follows:
• A 220-meter high concrete-faced rock-fill Since 2016, the updated feasibility study,
dam located approximately 1 km southwest detailed design, and preparation of bidding
of Rabuwa Bazaar. documents, including the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) study, have been undertaken
• A 31.5 km-long reservoir with a total capacity by ELC Electroconsult (Italy) in collaboration
of 1,581 million cubic meters. with NEWJEC Inc. (Japan), with grant assistance
from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The
draft Detailed Design Report was submitted in
January 2020, and the revised final reports are
expected by the end of July 2024.
The reports and documents submitted by the

consultant have been reviewed by both the
Panel of Experts and ADB experts, who have
provided feedback and suggestions.
Dam Site of Dudhkoshi Storage
Hydroelectric Project
Initially, the excavation of the 13.2 km Head 1. Lot 1: Dam, Intake, and Spillway, including
Race Tunnel (HRT) was planned to be carried out Hydraulic Steel Equipment — FIDIC Emerald
using the Drilling and Blasting Method (DBM). Book, 2019
However, to mitigate significant construction 2. Lot 2: Main Tunnel and Powerhouse,
risks and geological uncertainties associated including Hydraulic Steel Equipment — FIDIC
with DBM and to eliminate approximately 5 Emerald Book, 2019
km of construction adits with a down slope
orientation, it has been decided to use a Tunnel 3. Lot 3: Electro-mechanical Works — FIDIC
Boring Machine (TBM) after completing its Yellow Book, 2017
detailed feasibility study. Additionally, the 4. Lot 4: Transmission Line — FIDIC Yellow
fuse gate in the Dam Emergency Spillway Book, 2017
has been replaced with a combination of an
earthen embankment and a Labyrinth Spillway, Environmental Study
which will significantly reduce the cost of the The environmental impact assessment
Emergency Spillway. (EIA) report, prepared by the consultant
ELC Electroconsult, was submitted to the
The consultant is currently integrating these Department of Electricity Development (DoED)
modifications, addressing the comments and in February 2023 for approval. The consultant is
suggestions provided by the client, and working currently updating the EIA Report.
in consultation with the Panel of Experts (PoE).
Environmental and Social studies are being
conducted to comply with ADB’s Safeguard
Policies, including obtaining Free, Prior, and
Informed Consent (FPIC) from local indigenous
peoples. The project is also implementing an
Environmental and Social Implementation
Program during the pre-construction phase.
An Environment and Social Unit has been
established at the project, which has conducted
Focused Group Discussions (FGD), Public
Consultations, and Awareness Programs in the
affected areas. The Terms of Reference (ToR)
for the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
of the Transmission Line have been approved
by DoED, and the consultant is proceeding with
the IEE study.
An ADB safeguard review mission took

place from April 1-11, 2024, to assess the
project’s safeguards-related progress. The
mission included a site visit covering the dam
Hydrofracturing Test at Dam Site June 2024. location, powerhouse site, and several affected
communities. During the visit, consultations
Contract Lots were held with various stakeholders, including
members of the House of Representatives,
The construction work has been divided into National Assembly, Koshi Provincial
the following major contract lots: Assembly, Chief and Vice Chief of the District

Public Consultation during ADB Safeguard Review Mission

Coordination Committee, Mayor and Deputy and Khotang Districts, was signed with
Mayor of municipalities, Chairperson and Vice Fewa/Sundar J.V., Pokhara-6, Kaski, on June
Chairperson of affected rural municipalities, 19, 2024.
Chief District Officer, and Chairperson of the
affected ward in Khotang, Okhaldhunga, and • The construction of prefabricated buildings
Solukhumbu Districts, organized in Halesi, and other works at the project’s camp in
Khotang. Lamidada, Khotang, was contracted to
P.S./Mahabir/Yozan-J/V, Changunarayan-5,
On November 1, 2023, a site visit was conducted Bhaktapur, also on June 19, 2024.
by Mr. Ramesh Subramanian, Director General
of ADB; Mr. Kulman Ghising, Managing Director The detailed design for approximately 100 km
of NEA; and Mr. Arnaud Cauchois, ADB Country of Public Access Road (PAR) was completed
Director for Nepal. They were accompanied by in April 2024. Additionally, the design for the
the chiefs of the local affected municipalities Intake, Pipeline, and Reservoir Tank for the
Drinking Water Supply has been finalized at
Land Acquisition Lamidanda camp site.
A public notice regarding land acquisition in Project Costs and Financial Arrangement
the Khotang and Okhaldhunga Districts has
been issued. A Sub-Committee, formed by the The total estimated cost of the project is
Compensation Determination Committee, is USD 2,206 million. Funding will be secured
currently assessing preliminary compensation through a combination of sovereign and non-
for land in these districts and is in the process sovereign commercial loans and direct equity.
of preparing its report. The debt-to-equity ratio is set at 80:20, with
the equity portion (20%) to be invested by the
Infrastructure Works Government of Nepal (GoN), NEA, and other
shareholders.
Contracts for key infrastructure projects have
been awarded as follows: At the request of the Ministry of Finance
(MoF), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is
• The design and construction of the leading efforts to coordinate external financing
Dudhkoshi River Motorable Bridge near for Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project
BhojeGaon, which connects Okhaldhunga (DKSHEP). Local financing will also play a

Project Financiers Consultative Meeting for the project

significant role, with plans to raise investment from local financial institutions and banks.
On September 12, 2023, the MoF held a Project Financiers Consultative Meeting to present the
project’s technical and financial details to potential financiers and seek their feedback on financing
the project. The meeting was attended by representatives from ADB, World Bank (WB), Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), EU delegation to Nepal, European Investment Bank (EIB),
JICA, Norwegian Embassy, OPEC Fund, and SAARC Development Fund.
Second Stage Development

The designs for the common Intake and Headrace Tunnel of the Dam Toe Powerhouse have been
completed to accommodate both the existing 70 MW Dam-Toe Powerhouse and the future stand-
alone 200 MW Dam-Toe Powerhouse, which is planned for the second stage development. This
second stage is expected to commence within 5 to 10 years following the commissioning of the
initial 670 MW development. The power generated from the future 200 MW Powerhouse will be
transmitted through the same New 400 kV Dam Toe Switching Station, located approximately 1.5
kilometers from the dam.

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
CENTRAL
ACTIVITIES
Internal Audit Department Management Audit

The Internal Audit Department is an • Review of implementation of managerial
independent organizational unit that is plans, policies, procedures, and
accountable for its work directly to the NEA targets, procurement management,
Board and is functionally and organizationally organizational structure, job analysis
distinct from the NEA’s other units. It has a role program, accountability and monitoring &
to provide independent assurance so that the evaluation.
organization’s risk management, governance
and internal control processes are being Risk Management Audit
operated effectively. The purpose, authority • Review of internal control from risk
and responsibility of the internal audit activity management point of view;
is formally defined by the NEA’s Financial
• To evaluate whether there is a Risk
Administrative Byelaws, 2068 and Internal Audit
Management Framework in place which
Guidelines. Guided by the Audit Committee
can enable the risk management process
and headed by the Director, the department is
to be carried out and developed in a
responsible for planning, executing, monitoring
comprehensive manner, whereby all
& evaluation of audit as per the organizational
significant risks are identified, evaluated,
guidelines as well as Nepal Auditing Standards.
controlled, monitored and reported in
Financial Audit accordance with best practice
• Verification of the effectiveness and
efficiency of internal control over the Audit Committee
financial reporting process; and NEA has formed a three member- Audit
• Review of the internal processes, compliance Committee, headed by a member of the NEA
with applicable laws, accounting standards, Board and two experts each from finance and
rules and regulations, organizational energy sector. The roles of the audit committee
policies, propriety audit are:
Technical Audit • Facilitating communication between the

Board of Directors and the Internal and
• Audit of technical norms and standards,
External Auditors;
energy balance, preventive as well as
breakdown maintenance, condition • Facilitating the maintenance of the
monitoring and electricity loss as per the independence of the External Auditor;
guidelines available.
• Providing a structured reporting line of Ministry of Energy, Water Resource and

for internal audit and facilitating the Irrigation Mr. Dinesh Kumar Ghimire (till 1
independence of the Internal Auditor; and November 2023) and Mr. Gopal Prasad Sigdel
• Monitoring the financial reporting process (till 27 March 2024) had represented as an
and effectiveness of the company’s system officio member in the NEA Board. Similarly, Mr.
of internal check, internal audit and risk Ratan Bahadur Air has been representing as
management. the board member since 1 January 2024, after
the end of the tenure of Mr. Rajendra Bahadur
Internal Audit department introduced Online Chhetri in 13 November 2023.
Audit Software & performs the aforesaid audits
on the half yearly and annual basis and reports Dr. Ram Prasad Ghimire the secretary (revenue)
to the Audit Committee and the Managing of Ministry of Finance as the officio member,
Director of NEA. The Audit Committee holds the Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Pun, Mr. Kapil Acharya,
regular meeting and interactions for providing and Mr. Bharat Acharya as the member and Mr.
directions on matters related to audit. The Kulman Ghising as the member secretary, are
audit coverage in FY 2023/ 24 are as follows: other board members.
Offices Financial Audit Technical Audit Management Audit

Central Office 15 9 4
DCS Directorate 181 181 181
Transmission Directorate 76 76 73
Generation Directorate 25 10 11
Engineering Service Directorate 15 14 9
Project Management Directorate 46 46 46
Total 358 336 324
Apart from the existing roles, the department A total of 32 board meetings were held in FY
has planned to bring innovative efforts to 2023/24.
revamp the internal audit function to contribute
within and outside the department. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
In 2020, NEA adopted the “Gender Equality
NEA Board Matter and Social Inclusion Strategy and Operational
NEA Board is the policy making body of Nepal Guidelines,” reflecting its commitment to
Electricity Authority. The honorable Minister national GESI principles. This strategy aims to
of Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation Mr. mainstream GESI within the organization and its
Dipak Khadka has been chairing the NEA Board service delivery processes. After endorsing the
since 15 July 2024. Prior to this, the then Strategy and Guideline, NEA is now in the phase
Honorable Minister of Energy, Water Resource of its implementation via various interventions.
and Irrigation Mr. Shakti Bahadur Basnet (till 14
July 2024) chaired the NEA Board. A GESI Coordinator is positioned within the
MD’s Secretariat. The GESI focal teams are
Ms. Sarita Dawadi, Secretary, Ministry of appointed in each of the Directorates for the
Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation has been coordination and reporting amongst them.
representing as an officio member in the NEA These focal teams have been provided with
Board Since 11 July, 2024 after the retirement the capacity building orientations and trainings
of officio member Mr. Shushil Chandra Tiwari who then have imparted the orientations to
in 27 June 2024. Before that the then Secretary the employees of their respective offices.

CENTRAL ACTIVITIES FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
During FY 2080/81, NEA & ADB jointly have  It has been providing the community level
conducted eight Trainings/ workshops awareness on safe, efficient and productive
over NEA’s workplaces/ offices related to use of electricity.
GESI Strategy and Operational Guideline
Implementation. Among them few are as  It has been working closely with DCS
follows: offices and the local government to map
an un-electrified, poor and marginalized
 Altogether 597 staffs are trained on GESI households and it has been working to
and GESI operational guidelines out of electrify such last mile households in
which 46% are women. Madhesh province.
 GESI has been promoting infrastructural  It has collaborated itself with WePOWER
changes required for providing separate Network as an institutional partner and it is
rest rooms, childcare facility etc. by reporting on GESI activities to the network
circulating the policy directives from the regularly.
NEA management at different provincial
levels. NEA is planning to enhance the capacity
of NEA’s GESI focal team via more focused
 It has been involved in skill development and specific capacity building activities and
and promotion of energy-based livelihoods endorsing workplace guidelines on SEAH, etc.
for end users of project areas.

ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTORATE
A
dministration Directorate is headed by Deputy Managing Director. This directorate plans,
directs and monitors the functions of four different departments namely Human Resource
Department, Recruitment Department, General Service Department and Legal Department.
Each of these departments is headed by a director. This directorate also coordinates the activities
of different directorate and works as a focal point for government and other oversight agencies in
relation to administrative activities of NEA.
NEA has approved the organization and management study report to fulfill the gap of required
manpower of various offices, reduce the long-term liabilities of employees and enhance the quality
and performance as well as career plan of employees. As a result, organization structure and
permanent position of employee has been revised. O & M Report is in the process of execution.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

Human Resource Department is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling
NEA’s policies related to human resource management. The main functions of the department
are job analysis, placement, transfer, training and development, staff welfare, disciplinary actions
etc. Personnel Administration Division, Employee Welfare Division, Good Governance Division and
Human Resource Planning and Development Section are supporting units of Human Resources
Department.
In FY 2023/24, Human Resource Department carried out number of activities related to human
resource management. Notable among them are:
1. Merit base placement system has been started for the recommended candidates, who are
selected on competition basis.
2. All employees’ profile and service log has been digitized in HRIS System.
3. Transfer management module has been induced in HRIS and will be executed by FY 2024/025.
4. “Centralized e-Attendance” system is being updated.

ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
1. Personnel Administration Division:

a) Central Personnel Administration Section:
Employee Status FY 2023/2024
The statistics of employed human resource till the end of fiscal year 2023/024 is given in the table.
Level Service Approved Position Existing situation
Regular Project Total Permanent Periodical/ Total
Daily wages
Managing Director 1 0 1 1 0 1
DMD (Level-12) Technical/ 9 0 9 8 0 8
Non-Technical
Officer Level Technical 1758 0 1758 1249 0 1249
(Level 6-11) Non-tech 883 0 883 599 2 601
Total 2641 0 2641 1848 2 1850
Assistant Level Technical 6019 0 6019 4344 116 4460
(Level 1-5) Non-tech 2763 0 2763 2425 95 2520
Total 8782 0 8782 6769 211 6980
Grand Total 11433 0 11433 8626 213 8839
The total number of employees working as Inclusiveness in working Employees till the
per Directorate till the end of the fiscal year end of fiscal year 2023/024 is given in the chart
2023/024 as in Chart
Similarly, Central Personnel Administration Section has accomplished the given human resource
activities in the fiscal year 2023/024:
S.N. Description Nos. Remarks
1. Regular Transfer, deputation in 1205 By provision of NEA Service Bylaws clause 43,
NEA projects & NEA Subsidiary 46, 47
Companies
2. Promotion& Placement 380 By provision of NEA Service Bylaws Chapter 7
3. Special promotion 99 By provision of NEA Service Bylaws clause 67,
100
4. New Recruitment and Placement 504 By provision of NEA Service Bylaws Clause 30
5. Total no of Retired employees 374 Compulsory, voluntary, resignation, dismissal
and deceased

b) Central Personnel Record Section:
This section maintains the record including documents of each permanent employees from
appointment to retirement. This section also calculates the retirement benefit such as pension,
gratuity as well as medical facility, accumulated leave facility etc. During the period, 374 employees
retired and availed this facility.
2) Good Governance Management Division

This division is responsible for maintain good governance in the organization. The division receives
complaints from government agencies like Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority
(CIAA), National Vigilance Center and Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation as well as NEA
were received and addressed as following;
S.N. Agencies Total Complaint Resolved In process

1. Complaint received from CIAA 121 101 20
2. National Vigilance Center 20 13 7
3. Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation 53 42 11
4. Complaint within NEA 18 17 1
3. Employee Welfare Division

Employee Welfare Division provided following facilities to the employees in accordance to NEA
rules and regulations in the F.Y. 2023/2024:
S.N. Descriptions Types Nos. Amount (Rs.)
Natural Disaster 11 4,40,000.00
1 Grant Kaj Kiriya 123 25,20,000.00
Critical Illness 1 50,000.00
Medical Accidental 26 1,78,90,849.00
2
Insurance Medical Treatment 710 2,54,35,443.00
Group Payment received from Beema Corporation 309 39,40,13,624.00
3 Endowment Additional payment by NEA (Difference) 315 37,23,02,306.17
life Insurance Insurance renewal 7124 79,89,64,627.12
Social loan and Medical Treatment loan 2346 19,35,00,000.00
Electric Vehicle Purchase Loan 300000 50 1,55,49,979.00
4 Soft Loan House Maintenance Loan 200000 1928 38,56,00,000.00
House/Land Purchase Loan 500000 (Additional) 331 16,55,00,000.00
House/Land Purchase Loan 1000000 - -
4. Human Resource Planning and Development Section

Human Resource Planning and Development Section have completed the following works in the
F.Y. 2023/2024:
S.N. Action Descriptions Remarks
1 Permanent Positions of NEA updated Total 11,433 positions have been
based on the Organization and approved by NEA Board on 2080/11/24
Management report.

S.N. Action Descriptions Remarks

2 Nomination for Post Graduates Study in Electrical – 5, Civil-1, Mechanical – 1,
NEA Scholarship MPA - 1
3 Leave Granted for Study Purpose in Self Finance 6 employees in different programs
4 Nomination for Training, Conference, 83 Employees in different programs
Workshop, Study Visit etc. in abroad
5 Nomination in National Level 538 Employees in different programs
Workshops, Trainings, Conference etc.
6 Reviewed of Temporary Positions for 1,843 Temp Position for 128 Projects including
Projects Transmission Line and substations etc.
7 Nomination for Intern students from Interned 715 students for 3 to 12 months
various academic institutions of different Academic Institutions
8 Nomination for Intern to individuals Interned 36 students for 21 days
as per the recommendations of their to 6 months of different Academic
academic institutions Institutions
GENERAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

General Service Department (GSD) is responsible for vehicle management, logistic support and
security management activities and provides necessary support to concerned offices. It also
manages the land of NEA against encroachment and misuse.
The department is also responsible for events management, public relation and public grievance
handling and regular publication of “Vidyut” magazine and Mandatory Publication (swatah
prakashan).
In FY 2023/24, GSD carried out number of activities to fulfill its responsibilities. Notable among
them are:
1. GPS system for vehicle management is in the process of execution.
2. For reliable water supply in corporate office of NEA, Deep Boring plant is installed and is on the
process.
3. Construction of sophisticated toilet/washroom in corporate office premises is going on.
4. The following grievances/complaints were lodged and resolved:
S.N. Sources of Grievances Total No. of Remarks
Complain Settled
1. Hotline Number (1150) and 49153 48936 217 grievances are in progress to be
CRM (Consumer relationship solved.
management system)
2. Hello Sarkar 723 620 103 grievances sent to concern office
are in progress
3 Social Media (Facebook 427 426 1 complain sent to concern office is in
Page, Twitter) process
4 Email/webmail 62 48 14 complains sent to concern office
are in progress

S.N. Sources of Grievances Total No. of Remarks

Complain Settled
5 Complain Box 10 7 2 complaints were sent to concern
office and one complain received was
found not to be concerned with NEA..
Total 50375 50037 337 complains are in progress
Stakeholders can submit their complaints and give suggestions through the social media https://
www.facebook.com/nepalelectricityauthority and https://www.twitter.com/hello_nea and
through hotline number 1150 for necessary action.
Immovable Assets
In fiscal year 2080/81, the NEA Board formed a study committee led by Board Member Ratan Ba-
hadur Ayer to collect initial data of NEA’s land and buildings. The committee submitted its report
to the Board on 2081/02/30. According to the study’s findings, NEA has a total of 40,297 Ropani,
2 Paisa, and 3.76 Daam of land, of which 34,326 Ropani and 11 Anna are owned by NEA. Addition-
ally, 5,970 Ropani, 5 Ann a, 2 Paisa, and 1.47 Daam of land are not owned but are in use by NEA.
Out of the total land, 347 Ropani, 2 Aana and 2.25 Daam of land are reportedly encroached upon
by the public and other institutions.
NEA has successfully reclaimed the encroached land of Balaju Substation and initiated boundary
construction to secure an area of 36 Ropani and 2 Anna. After prolonged efforts, NEA obtained the
Land Registration Certificate for its Head Office in Ratnapark, covering 26 Ropani, 2 Anna, 1 Paisa,
and 1 Daam. Similarly, the Land Registration Certificate for 8 Anna of land in Swayambhu, which
was also reported as encroached upon, has been secured. NEA is planning to reclaim other identi-
fied encroached land and in case of land lacking formal ownership, correspondence to start due
process of registration of such land has been made to concerned offices.
RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), under the stewardship of Administration Directorate, has
demonstrated notable progress in recruitment and promotions recommendations over the past
year. Through continuous enhancement of recruitment strategies and robust internal talent
development, NEA is well-positioned to realize its strategic objectives while actively contributing
to the advancement of organization’s objectives.
Recruitment Recommendations:
During the reporting period, NEA recommended a substantial number of qualified candidates for
key organizational roles. These recommendations encompassed both external hires and internal
transfers, strategically aligned with NEA’s comprehensive workforce planning objectives.
● Selections Made: After a rigorous selection procedure, NEA recommended 504 qualified can-
didates.
● Applications Received: During FY 2080/81, NEA received 45,816 applications from deserving
candidates for various positions announced on Kartik 24, 2080.
● Integrated Merit List: The Recruitment Department also finalized and released an integrated
merit list for assistant-level positions in the provincial selection process of recommended can-
didates.

Promotion Recommendations:
NEA continued its focus on promoting deserving employees through a structured and merit-
based promotions recommendation system. This system identified high-performing individuals
demonstrating leadership potential and making substantial contributions to NEA’s mission.
Emphasizing transparency and fairness, the promotion processes underscored NEA’s commitment
to recognizing excellence and fostering internal career growth opportunities. Feedback from
promoted employees highlighted the system’s alignment with their professional aspirations.
● 64 existing employees were recommended for upper-level positions through internal competition.
● 221 personnel were promoted based on seniority and performance appraisal (Jesthata & kary-
asampadana mulyankan).
● 95 personnel were promoted based on performance evaluation (Karyaksamata Mulyankan) cri-
teria as per bylaws.
Both Open Competitions and Internal Competitions were managed by the Public Service
Commission, and the results are currently being finalized. NEA remains committed to excellence
in recruitment practices, continually refining its approaches to align with organizational objectives
and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency in public service.
Enhancement in Performance Evaluation and Promotion System

During the review period, NEA has implemented the software-based automation system for the
promotion evaluation and recommendation to deserving candidates based on objective criteria and
performance metrics as per bylaws. This initiative underscores NEA’s commitment to fostering a
meritocratic environment where employee contributions are recognized and rewarded effectively.
Implementation of Performance Appraisal System:

NEA has introduced a new performance appraisal software to systematically assess and evaluate
employee performance. This software facilitates a structured approach to performance reviews,
enabling supervisors and managers to conduct evaluations based on predetermined key performance
indicators (KPIs) and competencies relevant to each job role.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The legal department also involves in arbitration, legal drafting, bid evaluation, investigation, case
study and negotiations. In the same year, the department provided 192 numbers of legal advices to
the different NEA offices. During the year, 348 number of cases were registered in different courts
for and against of NEA. The different courts have finalized 175 number of cases, out of them, 133
verdicts were in favor of NEA and 42 cases were against the NEA, 173 case are under consideration.
17 disputes on various contract of NEA have filed for arbitration. Among of them, only one case is
on favor of NEA, 7 cases are against NEA and 9 cases are yet to decide. The administrative review
committee, formed according to the Employees services bylaws, have decided 36 petitions on
various dates and remaining 6 petitions are under review process.

FINANCE
DIRECTORATE
Introduction previous year 2022/23. Total consumption

inside Nepal has been increased by 9.46% in
The Finance Directorate (FD), led by the DMD
the current fiscal year. Furthermore, Export
(Deputy Managing Director), is responsible
has been increased by 44.57% as compared to
for all of NEA’s financial operations. Core
previous year 2022/23 of total 1,346 MU. There
responsibilities include managing revenue
has been reduction in aggregate system loss
streams, monitoring and supervision of books
from 13.46% in previous year to 12.73% this
of accounts, Planning & controlling budget
year which is the lowest system loss observed
and expenditures, handling the organization’s
till date.
overall finances and ensuring regulatory
compliances. There are three departments Number of Consumers
under finance directorate namely Accounts,
Corporate finance and Regulatory Compliance By the end of the fiscal year 2023/24, the
Department. Physical Verification & Valuation number of consumers has reached 5.46 million
of Assets Project have been established excluding around 0.48 million consumers
under this directorate for verification & served by the Community Rural Electrification
revaluation of Property, Plant & Equipment Program (CREP). NEA sells power to CREP in bulk
(PPE) and Institutional Strengthening Project and provides operational and management
for implementation of revenue management support.
(RMS) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Domestic consumers accounted for 91.54% of
system.
total electricity consumers in FY2023/24, while
Operational Performance industrial and other consumers reported for
1.26% and 7.20% respectively.
The total available energy in FY 2023/24
of 13,966 Million Units (MU) includes NEA Revenue
generation of 2,911 MU, NEA subsidiaries
During the fiscal year 2023/24, net sales
2,597 MU, IPPs 6,564 MU. NEA has imported
revenue was accounted to NRs 115,798 million
1,895 MU energy in dry season in this year.
after a rebate of NRs 1,236 million which was
Total of 10,243 MU has been utilized in Nepal,
provided to consumers who paid on time
and 1,946 MU was exported to India. In this
in compliance with the electricity collection
fiscal year, NEA has successfully become a net
regulations. Net sales revenue has increased
exporter of energy in terms of both quantum
by 15.40% as compared to the previous year of
and amount. Total availability of energy has
NRs 100,346 million.
been increased by 12.91% as compared to

FINANCE DIRECTORATE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Income from other services has been increased Profit & Loss
from NRs. 10,321 million in the previous fiscal
The total incomes and expenditures for the
year to NRs.10,911 million in the current fiscal
current fiscal year were recorded at NRs
year. Furthermore, due to decrease in the fixed
129,420 million and NRs 116,113 million
deposit amount and reduction in the interest
respectively. Consequently, the net profit
rate the finance income has decreased by
before tax amounted to NRs 13,307 million.
59.13% from NRs 6,635 million in the previous
The retained earnings had a significant growth,
year to NRs.2,712 million in this fiscal year.
rising from NRs. 33,642 million in the previous
Cost of Sales year to NRs. 47,408 million in the current year.
The overall cost of sales has increased from Other Non-Current Assets
NRs. 80,538 million in the previous fiscal year
Non-current assets include property, plant,
to NRs. 88,529 million in the current fiscal
and equipment (PPE), capital work in progress
year 2023/24. All of the costs involved in
(CWIP), investments, loans & advances at
generation, transmission and distribution of
amortized cost. NEA added gross NRs. 19,001
electricity are included in the cost of sales.
million in property, plant and equipment
The cost of generation has slightly decreased
following the completion of distribution system
from 2,259 million in the previous year to NRs.
reinforcements, rural electrification projects,
2,210 million in this fiscal year, while the cost
substations, transmission line and distribution
of transmission has been slightly increased
line projects resulting net property plant &
by 2.10% and reached to NRs. 2,376 million
equipment NRs 234,505 million in FY 2023/24.
in current fiscal year. Distribution costs has
been increased from NRs. 11,555 million in NEA invested on a wide range of projects
the previous year to NRs. 12,268 million in this related to power generation, transmission, and
fiscal year. Expenditures for power purchase distribution. The net increase in capital works
has risen from NRs. 61,855 million in 2022/23 in progress was NRs. 45,207 million, resulting
to NRs. 69,054 million in 2023/24. The royalty to NRs. 221,631 million in FY 2023/24. GON
fee and power export service charge of NRs. equity & loans, foreign loans & grants, and
1,636 Million and NRs. 984 Million respectively NEA’s internal fund were among the sources
added to the total cost of sales in this year. of financing. Most of the funds are utilized in
rural electrification projects, transmission line
Other Costs & substation and hydroelectricity projects.
The expected interest expense for FY 2023/24
is NRs. 6,130 million, increased from NRs. 5,720 Investments in subsidiaries, associates, joint
million in FY 2022/23. Also, the total amount on ventures, and others amounted to NRs. 36,522
depreciation & amortization of Property Plant million in the fiscal year 2023/24 including
& Equipment and Intangible assets amounted NRs 7,775 million fair value reserve as per
to NRs. 8,871 million in FY 2023/24, increased NFRS till 2022/23. During this fiscal year, NRs.
from NRs. 8,148 million in FY 2022/23. Foreign 8,126 million has been invested in subsidiaries,
exchange loss reduced to NRs. 1,528 million associates, and other companies.
in FY 2023/24 from NRs. 1,542 million in FY
2022/23. Provision amounting to NRs 1,750 Current Assets
million has been made for employee long- Current assets include inventories, trade
term liabilities which include gratuity, pension, receivables, prepaid advances & deposits,
medical facilities, insurance, and accumulated short term loans to subsidiaries, cash & cash
leave in FY 2023/24. equivalents, and current tax assets. Current

assets by the end of this fiscal year accounted reliability of power system. As a result, NEA has
to NRs. 96,947million which is 15.33% of total not yet distributed any dividends. Donors have
assets. Total trade & other receivables reached committed NRs.3,800 million in the current
NRs. 42,279 million till the end of current year, year 2024/25 as grant for enhancing quality
including NRs. 27,299 million from industrial and reliability of power system.
consumers, NRs. 6,895 million from streetlight
consumers and NRs. 8,085 million from others. Contribution to GoN treasury
Out of total trade receivables from industrial NEA has contributed to GoN treasury total Rs
consumers, dedicated & trunkline dues totaled 12,185 million in current fiscal year 2023/24
NRs 21,878 million including surcharge. which includes royalties, interest, advance
tax, loan, VAT, Tax deduction at source (TDS)
NEA has claimed Rs 4,607 million to GoN against
amounting to NRs. 1,636 million, 6,280 million,
COVID subsidy provided by GoN to consumers
1,183 million, 1500 million, 360 million and
which is yet to be received.
2,726 million respectively.
Non-Current Liabilities
Accounts & Audit
The total amount of long-term borrowings
The accounts department is responsible mainly
from the GoN, amounted to NRs. 241,116
for the management of accounts, ensuring the
million in fiscal year 2023/24, compared to
confidentiality of financial records, preparation
NRs. 216,295 million in the fiscal year 2022/23.
of financial statements, execution of statutory
NEA has received a loan of NRs. 7,336 million
audits, resolution of irregularities, and
and NRs 23,271 million from the GoN and
interaction with tax authorities.
donor agencies in FY 2023/24 respectively.
NEA has repaid NRs. 1,500 million debt For the first time in the history of NEA, audit
during the current fiscal year. Donors have of the financial statements for FY 2022/23 has
committed additional loan financing of NRs. been completed and income tax return has
37,785 million in the current year 2024/25 for been filed within the time frame mandated by
existing and new projects. the Income Tax Act of 2058. Substantial amount
of penalties has been saved due to timely filing
Current Liabilities & Provisions of the Income tax return.
Current liabilities include trade & other liabilities
and short-term borrowings. Since NEA’s The final income tax assessment for fiscal year
internal cash generation is utilized for long term FY 2019/20 has been concluded by the Large
construction projects, all reflected short-term Taxpayer’s Office (LTO). NEA Board and audit
borrowings as per the loan agreement with committee periodically assesses the audit
GoN are yet to be paid. Current liabilities by the qualifications and instructs management to
end of this fiscal year accounted to NRs. 68,510 resolve issues. The resolution of policy-related
million which is 18.36% of total liabilities. audit qualifications is being addressed by
management through the implementation of a
Equity time-bound action plan.
Equity includes the aggregate of share capital, NEA is preparing consolidated financial
retained earnings, and other reserves. NEA has statements in accordance with the
received NRs. 4,721 million as share capital in Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS)
FY 2023/24. NEA has reinvested its retained from the fiscal year 2018/19. Three chartered
earnings into various generation, transmission, accountants Mr. Sunir Kumar Dhungel, Mr.
and distribution projects to enhance the Jiwan Kumar Budhathoki and Mr. Prachanda

Dhoj Karki has been designated by Office of the the aim of enhancing overall efficiency. NEA is
Auditor General (OAG) to carry out statutory engaged to enhance the effectiveness of its
audit for the fiscal year 2023/24 under their financial accounting and management decision
direct supervision. NEA anticipates successfully support systems. Presently ISP is working with
concluding audit within the timeframe specified the procurement and implementation of three
by OAG for the current fiscal year. packages: (i) Supply and Installation of Revenue
Management System (RMS) (ii) Supply and
NEA received an institutional rating of AA+ Installation of ERP based Integrated Financial
from ICRA Nepal Ltd in FY 2021/22. Currently, Management Information System (IFMIS) and
the surveillance activities for the fiscal year (iii) Project Management Consultant (PMC) for
2023/24 has been started. the supervision of implementations of IFMIS
and RMS at NEA.
Centralized Financial Systems
Finance Directorate is leading a centralized Regarding RMS, major milestones including
accounting project for the centralization of requirements Gathering, Updated FRS
Accounting, Inventory and Assets Management verification, System Customization, Data
System (AMS). With regard to Accounting Cleansing, Finalizing Data Governance List,
and AMS system, new system has already Piloting of Data Digitization of consumers’
commenced from the start of fiscal year 2024/25 legacy documents, pre-UAT workshops and
after the proper migration and verification of Installation & commissioning of IT infrastructure
data since FY 2059/60. Centralization system and related software in NEA’s Data Center have
will assist in the timely preparation of the already been completed. NEA is heading for
financial statements, planning & budgeting, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the system.
reporting and conducting the audit in an
efficient and effective way. Assets Verification & Valuation Project
Asset Verification and Valuation Project’s
Vendor centralization has been successfully main objectives include conducting physical
completed due to which we are able to control verification of NEA assets and inventories,
the transactions with vendors and restrict the developing a database/register, valuation,
transactions with non-filer parties from the recommending adjustments based on
central level. Further due to centralization valuation, and developing standard operating
of TAX and VAT, TDS/VAT of all the offices can procedures/manuals for PPE and inventories
be deposited from the central level through a in accordance with NFRS. Consultant have
single transaction. Timely deposition of TDS/ completed the physical verification and
VAT could be ensured and there will be no over valuation of Property, Plant & Equipment and
burden of fines/penalties to NEA because of submitted the final report which is at the final
delay deposition and conducting transactions stage of review by the management.
with non-filer parties.
Retirement Fund
Moreover, NEA has planned to streamline the
inventory control system and reconcile the old The Retirement Fund oversees the operation
long time pending inter-unit transactions by and management of the Contributory
fiscal year 2024/25. Retirement Fund(RF) of NEA employees hired
after 17 July 2006 as well as the Employees
Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP) Security Fund (ESF) of all NEA employees. At the
end of FY 2023/24, 6,653 and 9,294 employees
NEA is currently undertaking efforts to
were involved in the RF and ESF respectively.
modernize its diverse operational activities with
At the end of FY 2023/24, the total fund
balance was 6,824 million NPR, of which 1,045 market analysis of NEA, coordinating with
million NPR has been provided as loan to the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC), Nepal
contributors. Investments in Fixed deposits at Telecom Authority (NTA) and other related
banks and debentures amount to 3,215 million regulatory bodies as a focal unit.
NPR and 2,786 million NPR respectively at the
end of FY 2023/24. The Retirement Fund also RCD has prepared the tariff petition to ERC
makes retirement payments of NEA’s staff from via authorization of NEA Board abiding by the
FY 2022/23. regulation of ERC. The preliminary tariff petition
has presented to NEA board which is under
Regulatory Compliance Department review. In addition to this, the department has
conducted the study of electricity consumption
The Economic Analysis Department (EAD) has
pattern, development of retail tariff module,
been converted into Regulatory Compliance
study for the cost of service provided by NEA,
Department (RCD) with more roles and
update of Key performance indicators (KPIs) of
responsibilities. This department is mainly
Corporate Development Plan (CDP), economic
responsible for conducting activities related
and financial analysis for NEA and regulatory
to the economic/financial, commercial and
compliance reporting.


Highlights of FY 2023/24
Increase/
Description FY 2024* FY 2023 (Decrease)
Amount %
Revenue
Net Sales Revenue -Nepal (M.NRs.) 98,732 89,888 8,844 9.84
Net Sales Revenue Export(M.NRs.) 17,066 10,458 6,608 63.18
Total Revenue (M. NRs.) 115,798 100,346 15,452 15.40
Cost of Sales
Generation Expenses (M. NRs.) (2,210) (2,259) 49 (2.16)
Power Purchase- Subsidaries (M. NRs.) (10,732) (10,001) (731) 7.31
Power Purchase- IPPs (M. NRs.) (41,393) (32,149) (9,244) 28.75
Power Purchase -India (M. NRs.) (16,929) (19,706) 2,777 (14.09)
Royalty (M. NRs.) (1,636) (1,537) (100) 6.49
Transmission Expenses (M. NRs.) (2,376) (2,327) (49) 2.10
Power Service Export Charge (M. NRs.) (984) (1,004) 20 (1.98)
Distribution Expenses (M. NRs.) (12,268) (11,555) (713) 6.17
Total Cost of Sales (88,529) (80,538) (7,991) 9.92
Gross Profit 27,269 19,808 7,461 37.67
Income from other Services (M.NRs.) 10,911 10,321 589 5.71
Personnel Expenses (Inc Retirement Benefits (M.NRs.) (6,388) (6,323) (65) 1.02
General Administration & Operating Expenses (M.NRs.) (765) (626) (139) 22.29
Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses (M.NRs.) (8,871) (8,148) (723) 8.87
Net Operating Expenses (M. NRs) (5,113) (4,775) (338) 7.07
Operating Profit (M. NRs.) 22,156 15,033 7,123 47.38
Finance Income (M. NRs.) 2,712 6,635 (3,924) (59.13)
Finance Cost (M. NRs.) (6,130) (5,720) (410) 7.17
Forex Gain/(Loss) (M. NRs.) (1,528) (1,542) 14 (0.90)
Impairment (Charge)/ Reversal (M.NRs.) (2,802) (632) (2,170) 343.24
Other Non Operating Expenses (M.NRs.) - (8) 8 (100.00)
Share of Profit/(Losses) from JV/Associates (M.NRs) (1,101) (1,689) 589 (34.85)
Net Profit/(Loss) Before Tax(M. NRs.) 13,307 12,077 1,231 10.19
Total Available Electric Energy (GWh) 13,966 12,369 1,597 12.91
NEAGeneration (GWh) 2,911 2,930 (19) (0.65)
Purchased Energy (GWh) - Subsidaries 2,597 2,488 109 4.37
Purchased Energy (GWh) - IPPs 6,564 5,118 1,446 28.25
Purchased Energy (GWh) - India 1,895 1,833 62 3.38
Average Power Power Purchase Rate
Average Power Purcahse Rate- (NRs./KWh) 6.25 6.55 (0.31) (4.69)
Total Sales of Electricity (GWh) 12,189 10,704 1,485 13.87
Internal Sold/Utilized (GWh) 10,243 9,358 885 9.46
Exported Energy (GWh) 1,946 1,346 600 44.57
Average Sales Rate
Averagesales Price of Electricity Overall (NRs./kWh) 9.50 9.37 0.13 1.34
Others
Peak Load Interconnected System (GWh) 2,211.62 1,870.46 341 18.24
Self Consumption (GWh) 11 11 - -
Net System Losses (Percentage) 12.73% 13.46% -0.7% (5.45)
Number of Consumers 5,459,275 5,118,234 341,041 6.66
Note: *Provisional figures (Subject to audit)

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Statment of Financial Position
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Particulars 2024* 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Assets
Non Current Assets
Property, Plantand Equipment 234,505 215,504 202,179 165,586 157,384 125,977 112,985 90,341 88,521 86,439

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Capital WIP 221,631 176,423 140,231 140,484 114,300 104,841 77,607 80,272 66,684 58,052
Goodwill and Intangible Assets 35 38 43 48 44 - - - - -
Investment in Subsidaries & Associates 36,522 29,725 20,378 34,915 20,768 20,387 37,793 33,741 21,755 17,551
Deposit 1,470 1,291 1,132 992 913 912 - - - -
Loans and Advances measured at Amortised Cost** 41,293 41,249 37,343 31,154 26,539 24,130 1,132 663 651 625
Total Non Current Assets 535,456 464,230 401,307 373,178 319,948 276,247 229,517 205,018 177,611 162,667
Current Assets
Inventories 18,435 18,137 10,499 10,421 11,931 9,483 7,544 4,218 3,376 3,170
Trade and other receivables 42,279 40,978 36,533 33,488 31,492 18,854 15,951 13,955 11,187 9,927
Prepaid,Advances and Deposits 8,159 11,657 11,037 11,610 6,625 2,127 3,507 3,700 3,153 3,158
Shorterm Loan 689 3,222 2,680 2,435 2,226 - - - - -
Investment in Fixed deposit 5,174 10,021 35,884 20,800 21,950 11,450 - - - -
Cash and Cash Equivalents 10,951 18,885 17,143 22,767 19,328 27,097 34,495 24,824 15,362 10,622
Current Tax Assets 11,260 10,073 7,350 4,444 2,946 2,412 1,909 1,611 - -
Total Current Assets 96,947 112,972 121,125 105,965 96,498 71,423 63,405 48,309 33,078 26,877
Total Assets 632,403 577,202 522,432 479,142 416,446 347,670 292,922 253,326 210,689 189,544
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade and other liabilities 61,608 58,387 59,689 53,536 52,454 56,823 59,292 54,484 51,324 45,743
Short term Borrowings** 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,658 2,116 2,087 10,711 10,619 - -
Other current Liabilities 3,902 4,335 4,319 3,933 3,756 - - -
Total Current Liabilites 68,510 65,722 67,009 60,128 58,326 58,910 70,003 65,102 51,324 45,743
Non Current Liabilites
LongTerm borrowings 241,116 216,295 203,472 179,283 163,737 133,917 109,550 100,063 111,304 98,253
Deferred tax Liabilities 11,004 8,379 5,275 7,176 3,891 2,244 2,040 2,598 693 693
Other Non Current Liabilities 52,432 45,295 40,324 40,024 36,353 26,701 25,945 23,426 21,359 19,309
Total Non Current Liabilites 304,552 269,970 249,071 226,482 203,981 162,862 137,535 126,087 133,356 118,256
Total Liabilities 373,061 335,692 316,080 286,610 262,307 221,773 207,538 191,189 184,681 163,999
Equity
Share Capital 206,515 199,384 175,337 161,438 140,960 128,440 102,438 82,411 58,528 49,275
Retained Earnings 47,408 33,642 24,765 11,064 4,489 (12,182) (25,301) (28,424) (34,608) (25,751)
Other reserves 5,419 8,484 6,250 20,030 8,690 9,639 8,247 8,150 2,089 2,022
Total equity 259,342 241,511 206,352 192,532 154,139 125,897 85,384 62,137 26,009 25,546
FINANCE DIRECTORATE
Total Equity and Liabilites 632,403 577,202 522,432 479,142 416,446 347,670 292,922 253,326 210,689 189,544
*Provisional Figures (Subject to audit)

**Presented as per NFRS adjustments since 2017.

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FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
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Statement of Profit & Loss
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Particulars 2024* 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Sales Revenue 115,798 100,346 87,155 70,859 71,293 66,613 55,358 46,796 31,824 30,169
Less: Cost of Sales
Power Purchase Cost- IPPs (41,393) (32,149) (23,493) (17,901) (20,554) (14,772) (13,132) (11,084) (7,115) (7,307)
Power Purchase Cost- NEA Subsidaries (10,732) (10,001) (9,114) (1,124) (1,141) (1,170) (1,138) (1,197) (1,163) (1,155)

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Power Purchase Cost- India (16,929) (19,706) (15,438) (21,821) (13,425) (22,954) (19,861) (16,052) (14,054) (10,748)
Other Cost of Sales (19,475) (18,682) (15,574) (15,439) (15,012) (14,408) (13,773) (12,493) (10,145) (9,353)
Total Cost of Sales (88,529) (80,538) (63,619) (56,285) (50,132) (52,134) (46,766) (39,629) (31,314) (27,408)
Gross Profit 27,269 19,808 23,536 14,574 21,161 14,479 8,592 7,167 510 2,761
Other Income 10,911 10,321 10,111 7,881 4,783 4,785 3,186 2,471 1,792 1,995
Personnel Expenses Including retirement
benefits (6,388) (6,323) (5,867) (5,178) (6,285) (4,944) (4,215) (3,374) (3,039) (3,189)
General Administration Expenses (505) (490) (299) (258) (245) (270) (219) (237) (144) (134)
Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses (8,871) (8,148) (7,499) (6,326) (5,339) (4,852) (4,210) (3,755) (3,554) (3,471)
Other Operating Expenses (261) (136) (188) (102) (181) (57) (87) (67) (52) (58)
Operating Profit 22,156 15,033 19,794 10,591 13,894 9,141 3,046 2,205 (4,487) (2,097)
Finance Income 2,712 6,635 4,886 3,907 5,337 4,807 3,522 2,436 1,458 1,122
Finance cost (6,130) (5,720) (5,977) (5,482) (4,537) (3,985) (3,283) (3,546) (5,080) (4,670)
Other gains/(losses)/Forex (1,528) (1,542) (1,721) (225) (228) (9) (278) 411 (746) 523
Impairment (Charge)/ Reversal (2,802) (632) (1,015) (2,552) (1,139) (172) (30) - - -
CENTRAL ACTIVITIES
Other Non-operating Income - - - - - - - -

Other Non-operating expenses - (8) (5) (6) (2) (11) (31) (3) (34) (8)
Share of profit from investment in JV/
Associates (1,101) (1,689) (904) 39 41 68 29 - - -
(1,528)
Profit before income tax 13,307 12,077 15,058 6,272 13,366 9,838 2,975 1,502 (8,890) (5,130)
Ratios
Particulars 2024* 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Profitability Ratios
Gross Profit Ratio 24% 20% 27% 21% 30% 22% 16% 15% 2% 9%
Operating Profit Ratio 19% 15% 23% 15% 19% 14% 6% 5% -14% -7%
Net Profit Ratio 9% 9% 15% 9% 16% 15% 6% 3% -28% -17%
Liquidity & Turnover Ratio
Current Ratio 1.42 1.72 1.81 1.76 1.65 1.21 0.91 0.74 0.64 0.59
Quick Ratio 1.15 1.44 1.65 1.59 1.45 1.05 0.80 0.68 0.58 0.52
Interest Coverage Ratio 5.06 4.05 4.57 3.09 4.24 3.51 2.21 1.68 -0.18 0.29
Total Assets Turnover Ratio 0.22 0.21 0.17 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.19 0.18 0.15 0.16
Efficiency
Inventory Turnover Ratio 4.80 4.44 6.06 5.40 4.20 5.50 6.20 9.40 9.27 8.65
Inventory Days 76 82 60 68 87 66 59 39 39 42
Accounts Receivable Ratio 3 2 2 2 2 4 3 3 3 3
Accounts Receivable Days 133 149 153 172 161 103 105 109 128 120
Accounts Payable Ratio 1.44 1.38 1.07 1.05 0.96 0.92 0.79 0.73 0.61 0.60
Cash Turnover 7.18 3.47 1.64 1.63 1.73 1.73 1.60 1.89 2.07 2.84
Leverage & Solvency

FINANCE DIRECTORATE
Debt to Equity 0.94 0.91 1.00 0.94 1.08 1.08 1.41 1.78 4.28 3.85
Debt to Capital 0.48 0.48 0.50 0.49 0.52 0.52 0.58 0.64 0.81 0.79
Rates of Return

Return on Equity 4% 4% 6% 3% 8% 8% 4% 2% -34% -20%
Return on Assets 2% 2% 3% 1% 3% 3% 1% 1% -4% -3%
161
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

Significant Accounting Policies and Explanatory Notes

For the year ended Ashad 31, 2081 (July 15, 2024)
1. Constitution And Ownership effect of any change in accounting policy

accounting estimate and adjustment of
Nepal Electricity Authority ('NEA’) was error.
incorporated on Bhadra 1, 2042 (16 August,
c. The financial statements are prepared,
1985) under the Nepal Electricity Authority
generally, on accrual basis. However, some
Act, 1984, through the merger of the
items are accounted on a cash basis, for
Department of Electricity of Ministry of Water
practical reasons. Management has adopted
Resources, Nepal Electricity Corporation and
such practice due to impracticability for
related Development Boards. The merger
recognizing those items on accrual basis and
was necessitated to remedy the inherent
the impact of those items are not material.
weaknesses associated with these fragmented
electricity organizations with overlapping and d. Management has applied estimation
duplication of works, and became necessary while preparing and presenting financial
to achieve efficiency and reliable service. statements. Such specific estimates are
disclosed in individual section wherever
The principal objectives of NEA include they have been applied.
generation, transmission and distribution
e. The NEA’s management has made an
of adequate, reliable and affordable electric
assessment of NEA’s ability to continue as
power by planning, constructing, operating
a going concern and is satisfied that NEA has
such facilities in Nepal's power system both
the resources to continue in business for
interconnected and isolated.
the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the
2. Significant Accounting Policies management is not aware of any material
uncertainties that may cast significant
2.1 Basis of preparation of doubt upon the NEA’s ability to continue as
Financial Statements a going concern.
The financial statements of the NEA, 2.2 Functional and Presentation Currency
which comprises Statement of Financial
Items included in the financial statements of
Position, Statement of Profit or Loss & Other
the NEA are measured and presented using the
Comprehensive In- come, Statement of Cash
currency of the primary economic environment
Flows and Statement of Changes in Equity
in which NEA operates (the functional currency),
have been prepared in accordance with
which is the Nepalese Rupees (indicated as Rs.
Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (“NFRS”)
in short).
issued by the Accounting Standards Board
Nepal, which are materially in conformity with 2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment
International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Recognition
Standards Board (IASB).
Property, plant and equipment are tangible
a. The figures for the previous year are items that are held for use in the production
rearranged and reclassified wherever or supply of services, for rental to others or
necessary for the purpose of comparison. for administrative purposes and are expected
b. Appropriate disclosures are made for the to be used during more than one period.

Property, plant and equipment are recognized the capital reserve in respect of that class of
if it is probable that future economic benefits asset. In the case of reversal, the increased
associated with the asset will flow to the entity amount is recognized as income to the extent
and the cost of the asset can be measured of previous written down value.
reliably. NEA applies the requirements of the
Nepal Accounting Standard - NAS 16 (Property, 2.4 Depreciation/Amortization
Plant and Equipment) in accounting for these
Depreciation is provided on property, plant
assets.
and equipment, except land, on straight-line
Initial Measurement method, based on the estimated useful lives
of those assets. The rates of depreciation
An item of property, plant and equipment that applied on property, plant and Equipment are
qualifies for recognition as an asset is initially as follows:
measured at its cost. Cost includes expenditure
that is directly attributable to the acquisition of Assets Depreciation
the asset and cost incurred subsequently to add Category Rate (per annum)
and replace part of an item of property, plant & (a) Land -
equipment. The cost of self-constructed assets (b) Buildings 2%
includes the cost of materials and direct labor, (c) Hydro Electric Structures 2%-3%
any other costs directly attributable to bringing (d) Hydro Electric Plant & 3%
Machinery
the asset in working condition for its intended
(e) Internal Combustion on 2.5%
use and the costs of dismantling and removing
plant & machinery
the items and restoring the site on which they
(f) Transmission lines (66 3%
are located. Purchased software that is integral KV, 132 KV and above)
to the functionality of the related equipment (g) Transmission lines (33 KV) 3%
is capitalized as part of such equipment. When (h) Transmission 3%
parts of an item of property or equipment Substations
have different useful lives, they are accounted (I) Distribution system 3%-4%
for as separate items (major components) of (including below11 KV
property, plant and equipment. Transmission lines)
(j) Solar Power 3%
Subsequent Measurement Cost Model (k) Meter & metering 10%
equipment
Property, Plant and equipment are stated at cost (l) Consumer Services 7%
less accumulated depreciation and accumulated (m) Public lighting 3%
impairment in value. Such cost includes, cost of (n) Vehicles, tools and 20%
replacing part of the equipment when that cost instruments, furniture
is incurred, if the recognition criteria are met. and fixtures.
(o) Office Equipment 15%
Revaluation Model (p) Miscellaneous 50%
Revaluation model is applied for class of assets properties
(q) Additions during the Proportionate
instead of particular assets. On revaluation
year basis
of relating to the same class asset, which was
charged to the Statement of Profit or Loss. Any Carrying amount of property, plant and
decrease in the carrying amount is recognized equipment is kept at minimum value of 1 Rupee
as an expense in the Statement of Profit or Loss and is not depreciated further an asset, any
or debited to the Other Comprehensive income increase in the carrying amount is recognized
to the extent of any credit balance existing in in ‘Other Comprehensive Income’ and

accumulated in equity, under capital reserve Debt Instrument

or used to reverse a previous revaluation
decrease. Subsequent measurement of debt instrument
depends on the NEA’s business model
2.5 Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) for managing the asset and the cash flow
characteristics of the asset.
All expenditures in developing property, plant
and equipment not yet completed or not Equity Investment
ready to use is categorized as CWIP. The value
of capital works-in-progress includes stock of NEA subsequently measures all equity
materials, equipment lying in store or in transit investments in subsidiaries at fair value. NEA’s
for the purpose of use in the construction or management has elected to present fair value
development. It also includes the balances gains and losses on equity. Equity investment
with contractors and suppliers for the value may be classified as per business model of NEA
yet to be received. These are capitalized upon in either FVTPL if such equities are Held for
commissioning or identified as being ready to Trading or In FVTOCI if such assets are classified
use. Provisions are made for impairment and as Available for Sales. Changes in the fair value
obsolescence, if any, in the value of such CWIP. of financial assets at FVTPL are recognized
in the statement of profit or loss whereas
2.6 Investments and Other Financial assets changes in fair value of any equity investments
measured at FVTOCI are adjusted through fair
Classification value reserve.
NEA classifies its financial assets in the following 2.7 Inventories
measurement categories:
a. Inventories include goods in hand being
 Fair value through Profit or loss (FVTPL)
held for use, sale or as spares.
 Fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOCI). b. Inventories are valued at lower of cost or
 Amortized Cost net realizable value, using the weighted
average method.
The classification depends on the entity’s
business model for managing the financial c. Net realizable value is the sale price
assets and contractual terms of the cash flows. as estimated by the management in
the ordinary course of business, less
For assets measured at fair value, gains and estimated costs, if any, necessary to make
losses will either be recorded in statement of the sale. Further, provision for losses
profit or loss or other comprehensive income. and obsolescence are made for those
For investment in debt instruments, this inventories identified by management as
will depend on the business model in which obsolete or otherwise.
investment is held.
2.8 Trade Receivables
Measurement
Trade receivable are stated at carrying values
At initial recognition, NEA measures financial except for those identified by the management
assets at fair value, which are classified as as being doubtful on recovery. Such estimations
FVTOCI and Amortized cost. Transaction costs of for doubtful recovery are reviewed by the
financial assets carried at FVTPL are expensed management for impairment testing and
in the statement of profit or loss. provided as impairment allowance in case of
need of impairment.

2.9 Cash and Cash equivalents 2.13 Insurance Fund
Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost. Insurance fund is created by setting aside a sum
They include cash-in-hand, cash-in-transit of Rs. 20 million every year, in case of profit for
(bank transfers and cheques in collection which the year, to cover any loss of property, plant
are collected in the subsequent period), and and equipment, for any eventuality.
short- term deposits with banks in the various
forms of deposit accounts which may or may 2.14 Provision for Employees’ Bonus
not bear interest, but which are not of the
Provision for employees’ bonus is made at the
nature of investments. Provision for loss in lieu
rate of 2% of net profits as per the provision of
of shortage of cash and cash equivalents are
Electricity Regulations, 2050.
made for, if any, in the value of such cash and
cash equivalents. 2.15 Borrowings
2.10 Share Capital Borrowings are subsequently carried at
amortized cost and any difference between
Share capital amount received in the form of
the proceeds (net of Transaction costs) &
cash and cash equivalent from Government of
the redemption value is recognized in the
Nepal are accounted as and when received.
statement of profit or loss over the period of
Such amount includes initial contribution
the borrowings using the effective interest rate
made by Government of Nepal. Eligible
method.
amounts are capitalized as share capital such
as interest during construction period, grant Further, borrowings that are due after 12
amount received from Government of Nepal months from the date of the financial position
and on behalf of Government of Nepal as per are classified as non-current liabilities and
the decision of Government of Nepal (Council those less than 12 months are classified as
of Ministers). Amount reflected under share current liabilities.
allotment suspense is also categorized as
Issued and Paid up share capital. Related share 2.16 Foreign Currency Loans
issue expenses incurred, if any, are deducted
from Share Capital. Liabilities on foreign currency loans at the
year- end are converted into Nepali Rupees
2.11 Reserves by applying prevailing year-end exchange
rate. The gain / losses arising there from such
Non-revenue nature incomes are presented transactions are recognized in Statement of
under reserves and surplus which includes Profit or Loss.
capital reserve, general reserve, insurance
fund, corporate social responsibility fund and 2.17 Sundry Creditors and Other Payables
accumulated profit or losses balance. Assets
created by utilizing consumer contribution Liabilities for creditors and other payables are
are recognized at gross value corresponding carried at cost which is the fair value of the
amount is recognized as consumer contribution consideration to be paid in the future for the
as reserve. goods/services received, whether or not billed
to the NEA.
2.12 Corporate Social Responsibility Fund
2.18 Provisions
Corporate Social Responsibility Fund is created
by setting aside one percent of net profits as Provisions are recognized when the NEA has a
per the provision of Industrial Enterprises Act. present legal or constructive obligation as a result

of past events, it is probable that an outflow of if the entity does not have an unconditional
resources embodying economic benefits will be right to defer settlement for at least twelve
required to settle the obligation and the reliable months after the end of reporting period,
estimate of the amount can be made. regardless of when the actual settlement is
expected to occur.
Recognition of Provisions involves substantial
degree of estimation in measurement. Post-employment obligations
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each
NEA operates the following post-employment
reporting date and are adjusted accordingly to
schemes:
reflect the current best estimate.
 Defined benefit plans such as gratuity, pension,
2.19 Employee Benefits insurance, leave, medical facilities etc.
Short-term obligations  Defined contribution plans such as
provident fund, retirement fund etc.
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including
non-monetary benefits that are expected to be Defined Benefit Plan Obligation
settled wholly within 12 months after the The liability or asset recognized in the
end of the period in which the employees Statement of Financial Position in respect of
render the related service are recognized in defined benefit plans are the present value
respect of employees’ services up to the end of the defined benefit obligation at the end
of the reporting period and are measured at the of the reporting period less the fair value of
amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities plan assets. The defined benefit obligation
are settled. The liabilities are presented as is calculated annually by actuaries using the
current employee benefit obligations in the projected unit credit method.
Statement of Financial Position.
Re-measurement gains and losses arising
Other long- term employee from experience adjustments and changes in
benefit obligations actuarial assumptions are recognized in the
The liabilities for earned leave and sick leave period in which they occur, directly in other
are not expected to be settled wholly within comprehensive income. They are included in
12 months after the end of the period in retained earnings in the consolidated statement
which the employees render the related of changes in equity and in the Statement of
service. They are therefore measured as the Financial Position.
present value of expected future payments
Defined contribution Plan
to be made in respect of services provided
by employees up to the end of the reporting NEA pays defined contributions to publicly
period using the projected unit credit method. administered provident funds established
The benefits are discounted using the market as per prevailing laws in force. In addition to
yields at the end of the reporting period that contribution to provident fund, for staff joining
have terms approximating to the terms of NEA from Shrawan 1st 2063 B.S., NEA has
the related obligation. Re-measurements as a established equal contributory based approved
result of experience adjustments and changes retirement fund.NEA has no further payment
in actuarial assumptions are recognized in obligations once the contributions have
statement of profit or loss. been paid. The contributions are accounted
for as defined contribution plans and the
The obligations are presented as current contributions are recognized as employee
liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position benefit expense when they are due.
2.20 Grant–in-Aid and Contribution from services provided for Engineering Services,
Customer/ Local Authority is recognized on cash basis.
d. Penalty chargeable on late commercial
Grants-in-Aid received from the GoN or other
agencies towards capital expenditure as well operation date (COD) under power purchase
as consumers’ contribution to capital work agreement (PPA) are accounted for on cash
are treated initially as Capital Reserve and basis.
subsequently adjusted as income in the same e. Surcharge on delayed payment etc. are
proportion as depreciation is charged on such accounted for on cash basis.
assets.
2.25 Cost of Sales
2.21 Contingent Assets and Liabilities
Cost of Sales includes cost of generation,
Contingent assets and liabilities are disclosed power purchase, royalties to Government of
in respect of possible present obligations that Nepal, transmission and transmission service
have arose from past events but their existence charges. Cost of generation includes cost
can only be confirmed on occurrence or non- directly attributable to generation of electricity
occurrence of one or more uncertain future of NEA’s power plants including distribution
events not wholly within the control of NEA expenses. Power purchase cost comprises
and possibility of outflow of resources is not power purchase from independent power
determinable. A contingent asset is disclosed, producers and power imports.
where an inflow of economic benefit is
Royalties to Government of Nepal accounted
probable.
as per the provisions of Electricity Act and
2.22 Revenue from Sale of Electricity Regulations. Transmission and transmission
service charge involves costs that are directly
Revenue from sale of electricity is recognized at attributable to transmission of power within
the time of raising bills to the customers as per NEA transmission networks and transmission
the billing cycle on accrual basis. Revenue from service charges for cross boarder power
the billing cycle date up to Ashad End (Mid- transmission.
July) has been recognized and is shown at gross
amount. 2.26 Distribution Expenses
2.23 Rebate Distribution expenses includes cost that are

directly attributable to distribution of power
NEA allows rebate in order to motivate &expenses relating consumer services and
consumers to pay their electricity bills earlier expenses of community rural electrification
than given credit period and accounted for on expenses. Distribution expenses also includes
cash basis. maintenance of low voltage transmission lines
and system operation costs also.
2.24 Other Income
2.27 Taxes
a. Interest on loan investments and rental
income are recognized on accrual basis. a. Current tax
b. Dividend on investment in shares is
recognized when right to receive has been Current Tax is determined as the amount of tax
established. payable in respect of taxable income for the
year considering the applicable provisions of
c. Revenue from other services, including Income Tax Act.

b. Deferred tax Borrowing costs that are directly attributable

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary to the construction of a qualifying asset are
difference, being the difference between tax included in the cost of that asset. Other interest
base of assets and liability and carrying amount & charges on borrowing are treated as an
thereto. Where there is carry forward losses, expense in the period in which it occurs.
deferred tax assets are recognized only if there 2.29 Foreign Currency Transactions
is virtual certainty of realization of such assets.
Other deferred tax assets are recognized only The transactions in foreign currency
to the extent there is reasonable certainty of recognized at the prevailing rate on transaction
realization in future. date. The balances of monetary assets and
liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at
2.28 Finance Cost closing rate. The resulting gain or loss due to
Finance costs includes borrowing cost and other the translation is taken to Statement of Profit
interest expenses & charges on borrowings. or Loss.

Statistics & Schematics

Financial Dashboard



Growth of Consumers


System Loss With Changes


System Load Curve (Maximum Demand)

Ashad 31, 2081 (July 15, 2024) Monday
Annual System Peak Load Curve

Jestha 16, 2081 (May 29, 2024) Wednesday

Capacity Balance (MW) in FY 2080/81(2023/24)
Capacity Balance MW of FY 2080/81 (2023/24)

Energy Balance in GWh of FY 2080/81 (2023/24)

Imported Energy from different lines in FY 2078/79 (2021/22)

FY 2079/80 (2022/23) and 2080/81 (2023/24)

Comparison of Exported Energy to India in different FY

ANNEX-1
ELECTRICITY TARIFF
TARIFF RATES
1. Domestic Consumers
1.1 Single Phase Low Voltage (230 Voltage)
kWh 5 Ampere 15 Ampere 30 Ampere 60 Ampere

(Monthly)
Minimum Energy Minimum Energy Minimum Energy Minimum Energy
Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge
(NRs.) (NRs./kWh) (NRs.) (NRs./kWh) (NRs.) (NRs./kWh) (NRs.) (NRs./kWh)
0-20 30.00 0.00 50.00 4.00 75.00 5.00 125.00 6.00

21-30 50.00 6.50 75.00 6.50 100.00 6.50 125.00 6.50
31-50 50.00 8.00 75.00 8.00 100.00 8.00 125.00 8.00
51-100 75.00 9.50 100.00 9.50 125.00 9.50 150.00 9.50
101-250 100.00 9.50 125.00 9.50 150.00 9.50 200.00 9.50
Above 251 150.00 11.00 175.00 11.00 200.00 11.00 250.00 11.00
Note: If 5 Ampere consumers use more than 20 units, they have to pay NRs.3.00 per unit for 1-20 unit.
1.2 Three Phase Low Voltage (400 Volt)

kWh Up to 10 kVA Above 10 kVA
(Monthly) Minimum Month Energy Minimum Month Energy
Charge (NRs.) Charge (NRs./ Charge (NRs.) Charge
kWh) (NRs./kWh)
Ashad -Kartik 10.50 Ashad -Kartik 10.50
All Consumers 1100.00 1800.00
Marg-Jestha 11.50 Marg-Jestha 11.50
1.3 Three Phase Voltage (33/11 kV)

kWh (Monthly) Minimum Charge (NRs.) Month Energy Charge (NRs/kWh)
Ashad-Kartik 10.50
All Consumers 10,000.00
Marg-Jestha 11.00
Billing Method (For Single Phase 5 Ampere)

kWh Energy Charge
S. No. Billing Method
(Monthly) (NRs./kWh)
Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 30.00 for up to 20 units and Energy Charge Rs. 0.00
1 Up to 20 units 0.00
per unit
Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 and Energy Charge per unit Rs. 3.00 for per unit
2 21 to 30 units 6.50
up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units
3 31 to 50 units 8.00 up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31
units to 50 units
units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 100 units
units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 250 units
up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31
6 Above 251 units 11.00
units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 250 units and Rs. 11.00 per unit
for above 251 units

ELECTRICITY TARIFF FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Billing Method (For Single Phase 15 Ampere)

kWh Energy Charge
S. No. Billing Method
(Monthly) (NRs./kWh)
Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 for up to 20 units and Energy Charge Rs.
1 Up to 20 units 4.00
4.00 per unit (e.g.: 5 unit: Rs. 50 + 5 × 4 = Rs. 70.00)
Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 75.00 and Energy Charge per unit Rs. 4.00 for per
2 21 to 30 units 6.50 unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units (e.g.: 25 unit: Rs. 75
+ 20 × 4 + 5 × 6.5 = Rs. 187.50)
3 31 to 50 units 8.00 unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit
for 31 units to 50 units (e.g.: 35 unit: Rs. 75 + 20 × 4 + 10 × 6.5 + 5 × 8 = Rs. 260.00)
unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit
4 51 to 100 units 9.50
for 31 units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 100 units (e.g.: 55 unit:
Rs. 100 + 20 × 4 + 10 × 6.5 + 20 × 8 + 5 × 9.5 = Rs. 452.50)
5 101 to 250 units 9.50
for 31 units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 250 units (e.g.: 105 unit:
Rs. 125 + 20 × 4 + 10 × 6.5 + 20 × 8 + (50 + 5) × 9.5 = Rs. 952.50)
for 31 units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 150 units and Rs. 10.00
6 Above 251 units 11.00
per unit for 151 units to above 250 units and Rs. 11.00 per unit for 251 units to 400
units. (e.g.: 255 unit: Rs. 175 + 20 × 4 + 10 × 6.5 + 20 × 8 + (50 + 150) × 9.5 + 5 ×
11 = Rs. 2435.00)
Billing Methods will be similar for Single Phase 30 and 60 Ampere.
2. Other Consumers
2.1 Low Voltage (230/400 V)
Demand Charge Energy Charge
Consumer Category
NRs./kVA/ month (NRs./kWh)
1. Industrial
a) Rural and Domestic 60.00 7.80
b) Small Industry 110.00 9.60
2. Commercial 325.00 11.20
3. Non-Commercial 215.00 12.00
4. Irrigation - 2.25
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 4.20
b) Other Water Supply 160.00 7.20
6. Transportation
a) Public Transportation 200.00 5.75
(Charging Station)
b) Other Transportation 220.00 8.90
7. Religious Place - 6.10
8. Street Light
a) Metered - 7.30

b) Non-Metered 2475.00 -
9. Temporary Supply - 19.80
10. Non-Domestic 350.00 13.00
11. Entertainment Business 350.00 14.00
2.2 High Voltage

Demand Charge Energy Charge
Consumer Category
NRs./kVA/month NRs./kWh
A. High Voltage
1. Industrial (132 kV) 230.00 8.20
2. Industrial (66 kV) 240.00 8.30
B. Medium Voltage (33 KV)
1. Industrial 255.00 8.40
2. Commercial 315.00 10.80
3. Non-commercial 240.00 11.40
5. Water Supply
6. Transportation
(Charging Station)
7. Non-Domestic 350.00 12.55
C. Medium Voltage (11 kV)
1. Industrial 255.00 8.60
2. Commercial 315.00 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 11.50
5. Water Supply
6. Transportation
(Charging Station)
7. Religious Place 220.00 9.90
8. Temporary Connection 330.00 12.00
9. Non-Domestic 350.00 12.90

3. Time of Day (ToD) Tariff Rate

3.1 Tariff Rate from Baishakh to Mangsir
Consumer Category Demand Charge Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal time
NRs./ kVA/ month (17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00 ) (5.00-17.00)
A. High Voltage (66 kV or above)
1. Industrial (132 kV) 230.00 10.00 4.65 8.20
2. Industrial (66 kV) 240.00 10.10 4.75 8.30
B. Medium Voltage (33 kV)
1. Industrial 250.00 10.20 5.25 8.40
2. Commercial 315.00 12.30 6.75 10.80
3. Non-Commercial 240.00 13.20 7.00 12.00
4. Irrigation - 6.30 2.00 3.00
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water - 6.20 3.10 4.60

Supply
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.20 5.25 8.40
6. Transportation
a) Public Transportation (Charging Station) 230.00 7.00 3.70 5.50
b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.35 3.70 8.40
7. Street Light 80.00 8.40 3.50 4.20
1. Industrial 250.00 10.50 5.40 8.55
2. Commercial 315.00 12.60 6.90 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 13.50 7.15 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 2.00 3.10
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water - 6.30 3.40 4.70

Supply
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.50 5.40 8.50
6. Transportation
7. Street Light 80.00 8.80 3.75 4.40
8. Religious Place 220.00 11.30 5.15 9.10
9. Temporary Connection 330.00 14.40 6.60 11.75
D. Low Voltage (230/400 V)
Transportation

3.2 Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra

Demand Charge Peak Time Normal Time
Consumer Category
NRs. /kVA/ month (17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00)
A. High Voltage
1. Industrial (132 kV) 230.00 10.00 8.20
2. Industrial (66 kV) 240.00 10.10 8.30
B. Medium Voltage (33 kV)
1. Industrial 250.00 10.20 8.40
2. Commercial 315.00 12.30 10.80
3. Non-Commercial 240.00 13.20 12.00
4. Irrigation - 6.30 3.00
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 6.20 4.60
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.20 8.40
6. Transportation
a) Public Transportation (Charging Station) 230.00 7.00 5.50
b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.35 8.40
7. Street Light 80.00 8.40 4.20
1. Industrial 250.00 10.50 8.55
2. Commercial 315.00 12.60 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 13.50 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 3.10
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 6.30 4.70
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.50 8.50
6. Transportation
7. Street Light 80.00 8.80 4.40
8. Religious Place 220.00 11.30 9.10
9. Temporary Connection 330.00 14.40 11.75

D. Low Voltage (230/400 V)
Transportation
3.3 Transportation for Automatic Swap Card Users without Demand Charge
3.3.1 Public Transportation (Charging Station)
Energy Charge NRs./kWh
Description Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal Time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00) (5.00-17.00)
Tariff Rate from Baisakh to Mangsir
Medium Voltage (33 kV) 8.40 4.45 6.60
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 8.70 5.05 6.90
Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra
Description Peak Time Normal Time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-17.00)
Medium Voltage (33 kV) 8.40 6.60
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 8.70 6.90
3.3.2 Other Transportation

Energy Charge NRs./kWh
Description
Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal Time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00) (5.00-17.00)
Tariff Rate from Baisakh to Mangsir
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 11.70 5.15 10.30
Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra
Description Peak Time Normal Time

(17.00-23.00) (5.00-17.00)
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 11.70 10.30
Note: Charging Station Operators will be able to get maximum 20 percent additional charge in given tariff
proving charging service to electric vehicles.

4. Community Wholesale Consumer:

Consumer Category Minimum Charge (NRs.) Energy Charge
(NRs./kWh)
1. Medium Voltage (11kV/33kV)
Upto (N x 20) units, monthly 0.00
N × 30.00
Above (N x 20) units, monthly 6.00
2. Lower Voltage Level (230/400 Volt)
Upto (N x 20) units, monthly 0.00
N × 30.00
Above (N x 20) units, monthly 6.25
N= Total Number of Consumers of a Community Group

ELECTRICITY GENERATION POWER PLANTS AND PROJECTS FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

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Generation Directorate
Generation Related Statistics and Performance Factors of FY(2080/81)(2023/24)
S.No. Power Stations Total Design Percentage Max. Generation Import Power Energy Net Energy Local Station/ Total Power Energy Power Loss/ Plant Factor (%) Actual
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Installed Generation Actual Generation (MWh) generation generation Target in to Power Station Transmission Transmission Distribution Internal Utilization Loss Station Energy Generation/
Capacity (MWh) change in a year FY 2080/81 Station Bus Available to Grid to Grid (MWh) Consumption (MWh) (MWh) Loss generation Design
(MW) from last till date (MWh) Bar (MWh) Energy (MWh) (MWh) (MWh) (%) Generation
FY 2078/79 FY 2079/80 FY 2080/81 year (%) (MWh) (MWh) ratio (%)
P a A b B C=A+B D D-B E F G=D+E+F L=C-G (C-G)/C L/A*100 A/(Installed (A/a)*100
capacity*365*24)*100
974,831.97
1 Kaligandaki 'A' 144 842,572.47 974,831.97 832,678.79 841,596.14 1.07% 893,070.67 664,687.02 1,506,283.16 1,499,566.87 834,879.85 1,871.43 1,460.87 1,502,899.17 3,383.99 0.22% 0.40 66.72 99.88
(2078/79)
471,322.51
2 Mid-Marsyangdi 70 397,590.00 468,270.00 428,402.10 441,127.40 2.97% 453,638.03 891,771.65 1,316,532.38 424,760.73 112.12 1,205.67 1,317,850.17 1.13% 3.41 71.94 110.95
(2075/76) 1,332,899.05 15,048.88
483,928.20
3 Marsyandi 69 467,450.00 464,271.50 434,558.80 446,081.80 2.65% 469,378.33 388,478.00 820,133.00 431,655.00 - 4,295.40 824,428.40 1.21% 2.27 73.80 95.43

(2052/53) 834,559.80 10,131.40
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
432,832.5
4 Upper Trishuli 3A 60 489,760.00 172,753.00 437,117.00 427,055.00 -2.30% 470,996.21 46,621.26 473,676.26 467,125.15 420,503.89 - 731.50 467,856.65 5,819.61 1.23% 1.36 81.25 87.20
(2076/77)
249,680.00
5 Kulekhani I 60 211,000.00 82,691.46 127,761.00 103,680.00 -18.85% 164,660.75 179,641.56 270,881.27 91,239.71 11,221.67 1,042.48 176.14 0.06% 0.17 19.73 49.14
(2056/57) 283,321.56 283,145.42
122,757.00
6 Kulekhani II 32 104,600.00 432,832.50 60,093.37 48,138.54 -19.89% 87,819.07 875.76 49,014.30 48,200.55 47,324.79 - 277.10 536.65 1.09% 1.11 17.17 46.02
(2056/57) 48,477.65
161,395.54
7 Chameliya 30 184,200.00 153,981.04 134,932.45 133,968.30 -0.71% 174,909.69 570,623.05 686,774.17 116,151.12 12,351.56 247.97 5,217.66 0.74% 3.89 50.98 72.73
(2075/76) 704,591.35 699,373.69
154,423.75
8 Trishuli 24 163,800.00 137,113.27 123,152.48 117,042.23 -4.96% 147,154.97 186,735.52 303,777.75 269,640.56 82,905.04 28,875.00 297.90 4,964.29 1.63% 4.24 55.67 71.45
(2053/54) 298,813.46
52,272.70
9 Gandak 15 71,015.34 15,181.70 14,848.80 20,196.30 36.01% 19,785.99 167,079.51 65,989.80 107,309.76 520.56 7.18% 66.62 15.37 28.44
(2043/44) 187,275.81 (101,089.71) 173,820.12 13,455.69
79,601.9
10 Modi 14.8 91,000.02 79,601.90 73,902.50 72,324.50 -2.14% 78,803.41 147,622.57 191,859.00 44,236.43 19,947.11 106.71 211,912.82 8,034.26 3.65% 11.11 55.79 79.48
(2078/79) 219,947.07
106,277.70
11 Devighat 15 113,000.01 98,389.60 88,913.59 86,832.08 -2.34% 104,247.38 78,146.31 144,563.98 66,417.67 19,479.00 188.00 747.41 0.45% 0.86 66.08 76.84
(2056/57) 164,978.39 164,230.98
36,243.8
12 Kulekhani III 14 40,850.00 36,243.80 27,536.40 22,278.80 -19.09% 38,420.86 14.40 21,988.80 21,974.40 - 265.40 39.00 0.17% 0.18 18.17 54.54
(2078/79) 22,293.20 22,254.20
66,383.10
13 Sunkoshi 10.05 62,686.89 63,524.08 55,277.02 58,160.95 5.22% 63,089.94 5,899.52 60,014.00 54,114.48 881.17 286.76 2,878.54 4.49% 4.95 66.06 92.78
(2068/69) 64,060.47 61,181.93
37,715
14 Puwa 6.2 48,000.00 37,715.20 33,010.30 33,877.71 2.63% 38,253.82 33.59 32,955.46 32,921.87 - 104.03 851.81 2.51% 2.51 62.38 70.58
(2078/79) 33,911.30 33,059.49
5,219.75
15 Chatara 3.2 6,000.00 2,878.58 3,305.87 3,414.72 3.29% 3,346.29 326.85 1,726.94 1,400.08 36.53 14.19 1,963.92 - - 12.18 56.91
(2063/64) 3,741.58 1,777.66
4,654.80
16 Panauti 2.4 6,970.01 3,251.28 2,512.06 2,812.37 11.95% 3,369.61 2,122.40 4,797.66 2,675.26 - 20.37 116.74 2.37% 4.15 13.38 40.35
(2058/59) 4,934.77 4,818.03
11,682.18
17 Seti 1.5 9,800.00 10,954.65 11,824.18 11,690.73 -1.13% 11,236.58 3.04 11,483.18 11,480.14 - 43.45 11,526.63 167.14 1.43% 1.43 88.97 119.29
(2077/78) 11,693.77
3,919.47
18 Fewa 1 6,500.00 1,863.37 1,416.77 1,105.49 -21.97% 3,142.98 12.74 1,068.69 1,055.95 - 8.79 40.75 3.64% 3.69 12.62 17.01
(2034/35) 1,118.23 1,077.48
6,101.62
19 Sundarijal 0.97 7,229.53 6,101.62 5,785.47 6,186.75 6.94% 6,016.04 - 1,799.24 1,799.24 - 62.95 4,324.56 0.00% 69.90 72.81 85.58
(2078/79) 6,186.75 1,862.19
48.65
20 Pharping 0.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(2064/65)
Total (Hydro) 573.62 3,324,024.27 3,242,450.52 2,897,028.95 2,877,569.81 -0.67% 3,231,340.62 3,330,694.75 6,208,264.56 5,917,100.69 2,586,405.94 202,085.35 11,180.10 6,130,366.14 77,898.43 1.25% 2.71 57.27 86.57
86,215.07
21 Multifuel 39 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(2055/56)
24,203.64
22 Hetauda Diesel 14.41 - 32.51 13.08 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(2055/56)
Total (Thermal) 53.41 - 32.51 13.08 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Grand Total 627.03 3,324,024.27 3,242,483.03 2,897,042.03 2,877,569.81 -0.67% - 3,231,340.62 3,330,694.75 6,208,264.56 5,917,100.69 2,586,405.94 202,085.35 11,180.10 6,130,366.14 77,898.43 1.25% 2.71 52.39 86.57
Generation Directorate
Acutal Monthly Generation of FY 2080/81
PowerStations/Month Shrawan Bhadra Aswin Kartik Mangsir Poush Magh Falgun Chaitra Baisakh Jestha Ashad TotalActual
ROR/PROR
Kaligandaki'A' KGA 94,826 95,346 97,471 72,793 73,753 51,882 41,151 37,837 40,870 54,629 89,499 91,537 841,596
Mid-Marsyangdi MMHPS 48,881 45,024 47,788 46,757 35,207 28,812 21,327 20,192 22,172 30,752 46,344 47,871 441,127
Marsyandi MHPS 45,004 44,074 45,608 40,559 42,813 30,775 24,570 22,732 25,030 31,206 47,342 46,371 446,082
UpperTrishuli3A UT3A 29,358 37,043 38,190 39,715 40,575 36,843 30,240 26,495 26,868 39,253 44,528 37,950 427,055
Chameliya CHEHPS 17,707 17,644 17,507 9,415 9,327 7,407 6,593 6,473 6,933 8,564 10,813 15,585 133,968
Trishuli THPS 10,057 9,092 10,299 11,192 11,069 10,746 9,410 8,585 8,176 10,311 9,272 8,835 117,042
Gandak GHPS 2,075 2,957 2,324 646 - 1,955 2,755 3,023 1,217 - 1,131 2,113 20,196
Modi MKHPS 8,065 8,376 8,486 8,165 5,620 4,058 2,971 2,327 3,536 5,401 8,259 7,061 72,325
Devighat DHPS 7,170 6,384 7,138 8,432 8,382 7,903 6,864 6,475 6,276 7,967 7,137 6,703 86,832
Sunkoshi SKHPS 6,202 6,386 6,360 6,491 5,436 4,132 3,410 3,221 2,933 3,012 4,800 5,777 58,161
Puwa PKHPS 4,581 4,539 4,465 4,123 2,753 1,933 1,480 1,228 1,361 1,155 1,895 4,367 33,878
Chatara CHPS 571 496 332 333 37 209 262 284 259 11 166 454 3,415
Panauti PHPS 433 493 478 390 261 218 94 93 87 45 35 185 2,812
Seti SHPS 1,006 1,004 969 1,077 1,044 985 946 850 939 965 933 971 11,691
Fewa FHPS 185 190 184 50 118 188 139 52 - - - - 1,105
Sundarijal SJHPS 709 677 671 606 585 526 464 356 740 190 165 497 6,187
STORAGE
KulekhaniI KL1 1,620 2,126 6,323 1,801 4,704 6,192 10,741 881 14,377 29,722 19,097 6,096 103,680
KulekhaniII KL2 877 1,152 3,067 1,022 2,275 2,876 4,893 436 6,478 13,516 8,829 2,717 48,139
KulekhaniIII KL3 517 958 1,691 715 1,176 1,355 2,140 361 2,748 5,524 3,717 1,378 22,279
THERMAL
GENERATION RELATED STATISTICS AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Multifuel MFPS - - - - - - - - - - - - -
HetaudaDiesel HDPS - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total(ROR/PROR) 276,831 279,725 288,269 250,745 236,979 188,572 152,676 140,221 147,397 193,460 272,320 276,276 2,703,472
Total(STORAGE) 3,014 4,237 11,080 3,538 8,155 10,423 17,774 1,678 23,603 48,762 31,643 10,190 174,097

Total(HYDRO) 279,845 283,962 299,350 254,283 245,134 198,996 170,449 141,899 171,000 242,222 303,963 286,466 2,877,570
Total(Thermal) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
GrandTotal 279,845 283,962 299,350 254,283 245,134 198,996 170,449 141,899 171,000 242,222 303,963 286,466 2,877,570
191
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT
Status of IPPs and NEA's Subsidiary Companies
owned Power Projects (Operation) as of FY 2080/81
Installed Commercial
PPA
S.N. Developer Projects Location Capacity Operation
Date
(kW) Date
Hydropower Projects (NEA's Subsidiary Companies)
1 Chilime Hydro Power Company Ltd. Chilime Rasuwa 22100 2054.03.11 2060.05.08
2 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Ltd. Upper Tamakoshi Dolkha 456000 2067.09.14 2078.05.04
3 Sanjen Hydropower Co.Limited Upper Sanjen Rasuwa 14800 2068.06.23 2080.06.21
SUB-TOTAL 492900
Hydropower Projects (IPPs)
1 Himal Power Ltd. Khimti Khola Dolakha 60000 2052.10.01 2057.03.27
2 Bhotekoshi Power Company Ltd. Upper Bhotekoshi Khola Sindhupalchowk 45000 2053.04.06 2057.10.11
3 Syange Electricity Company Limited Syange Khola Lamjung 183 2058.10.03 2058.10.10
4 National Hydro Power Company Ltd. Indrawati - III Sindhupalchowk 7500 2054.09.15 2059.06.21
5 Butwal Power Company Ltd. Jhimruk Khola Pyuthan 12000 2058.03.29 2051.05.01
6 Butwal Power Company Ltd. Andhi Khola Syangza 9400 2058.03.29 2071.12.22
7 Arun Valley Hydropower Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Piluwa Khola Small Sankhuwasabha 3000 2056.10.09 2060.06.01
8 Rairang Hydro Power Development Co. (P) Ltd. Rairang Khola Dhading 500 2059.08.27 2061.08.01
9 Sanima Hydropower (Pvt.) Ltd. Sunkoshi Small Sindhupalchowk 2500 2058.07.28 2061.12.11
10 Alliance Power Nepal Pvt.Ltd. Chaku Khola Sindhupalchowk 3000 2056.11.03 2062.03.01
11 Khudi Hydropower Ltd. Khudi Khola Lamjung 4000 2058.03.04 2063.09.15
12 Unique Hydel Co. Pvt.Ltd. Baramchi Khola Sindhupalchowk 4200 2058.12.14 2063.09.27
13 Thoppal Khola Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Thoppal Khola Dhading 1650 2059.11.23 2064.07.13
14 Gautam Buddha Hydropower (Pvt.) Ltd. Sisne Khola Small Palpa 750 2061.04.29 2064.06.01
15 Kathmandu Small Hydropower Systems Pvt. Ltd. Sali Nadi Kathmandu 250 2062.04.24 2064.08.01
16 Khoranga Khola Hydropower Dev. Co. Pvt. Ltd. Pheme Khola Panchthar 995 2057.12.31 2064.08.05
17 Unified Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Pati Khola Small Parbat 996 2062.10.28 2065.10.27
18 Task Hydropower Company (P.) Ltd. Seti-II Kaski 979 2063.06.08 2065.11.14
19 Ridi Hydropower Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Ridi Khola Gulmi 2400 2063.05.08 2066.07.10
20 Centre for Power Dev. And Services (P.) Ltd. Upper Hadi Khola Sindhupalchowk 991 2064.04.07 2066.07.22
21 Gandaki Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Mardi Khola Kaski 4800 2060.07.07 2066.10.08
22 Himal Dolkha Hydropower Company Ltd. Mai Khola Ilam 4500 2063.11.19 2067.10.14
23 Baneswor Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lower Piluwa Small Sankhuwasabha 990 2064.07.21 2068.04.01
24 Barun Hydropower Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Hewa Khola Sankhuwasabha 4455 2061.04.02 2068.04.17
25 Bhagawati Hydropower Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Bijayapur-1 Kaski 4410 2066.03.30 2069.05.04
26 Ngadi Group (P.) Ltd. Siuri Khola Lamjung 4950 2064.04.17 2069.07.30
27 United Modi Hydropwer Pvt. Ltd. Lower Modi 1 Parbat 10000 2065.10.20 2069.08.10
28 Synergy Power Development (P.) Ltd. Sipring Khola Dolakha 9658 2065.10.20 2069.10.03
29 Laughing Buddha Power Nepal (P.) Ltd. Middle Chaku Sindhupalchowk 1800 2066.11.03 2069.11.15
30 Aadishakti Power Dev. Company (P.) Ltd. Tadi Khola (Thaprek) Nuwakot 5000 2061.12.15 2069.12.14
31 Ankhu Khola Jal Bidhyut Co. (P.) Ltd. Ankhu Khola - 1 Dhading 8400 2066.02.22 2070.05.05
32 Nepal Hydro Developer Pvt. Ltd. Charanawati Khola Dolakha 3520 2067.01.13 2070.02.24
33 Laughing Buddha Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Lower Chaku Khola Sindhupalchowk 1800 2063.07.02 2070.04.24
34 Bhairabkunda Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Bhairab Kunda Sindhupalchowk 3000 2065.08.02 2071.02.22

STATUS OF IPPS AND NEA’S SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
35 Radhi Bidyut Company Ltd. Radhi Khola Lamjung 4400 2066.10.18 2071.02.31
36 Pashupati Environmental Eng. Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Chhote Khola Gorkha 993 2067.11.09 2071.03.09
37 Mailung Khola Hydro Power Company (P.) Ltd. Mailung Khola Rasuwa 5000 2058.04.09 2071.03.19
38 Joshi Hydropower Development Company Limited Upper Puwa -1 Illam 3000 2066.01.23 2071.10.01
39 Sanima Mai Hydropower Limited Mai Khola Ilam 22000 2067.01.08 2071.10.14
40 Bojini Company Private Limited Jiri Khola Small Dolakha 2200 2065.10.23 2071.11.01
41 Ruru Hydropower Project (P) Ltd. Upper Hugdi Khola Gulmi 5000 2066.04.04 2071.12.09
42 Prime Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Belkhu Dhading 518 2064.04.04 2071.12.30
43 Api Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Naugadh gad Khola Darchula 8500 2067.01.19 2072.05.02
44 Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower (P).Ltd Suspa Bukhari Dolakha 998 2069.04.32 2072.06.03
45 Sanima Mai Hydropower Ltd. Mai Cascade Ilam 7000 2069.10.12 2072.10.29
46 Chhyangdi Hydropower Limited Chhandi Lamjung 2000 2068.12.23 2072.12.13
Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Ltd. (Previously
47 Upper Mai Khola Ilam 9980 2061.12.19 2073.03.09
Mai Valley and prior to that East Nepal)
48 Sayapatri Hydropower Private Limited Daram Khola A Baglung 2500 2068.12.19 2073.03.12
49 Electro-com and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. Jhyadi Khola Sindhupalchowk 2000 2067.01.30 2073.05.31
50 Khani Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Tungun-Thosne Lalitpur 4360 2069.04.05 2073.07.09
51 Daraudi Kalika Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Daraudi Khola A Gorkha 6000 2068.05.19 2073.08.13
52 Khani Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Khani Khola Lalitpur 2000 2069.04.05 2073.08.20
53 Sapsu Kalika Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Miya Khola Khotang 996 2069.08.10 2073.09.03
54 Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company (P) Ltd. Upper Marsyangdi "A" Lamjung 50000 2067.09.14 2073.09.17
55 Madi Power Pvt. Ltd. Upper Madi Kaski 25000 2066.05.21 2073.09.25
56 Panchthar Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Hewa Khola A Panchthar 14900 2068.05.30 2073.10.22
57 Sanvi Energy pvt. Ltd. Jogmai Ilam 7600 2069.08.07 2074.01.18
58 Bhugol Energy Dev Compay (P). Ltd Dwari Khola Dailekh 3750 2069.12.30 2074.01.23
59 Mai Valley Hydropower Private Limited Upper Mai C Ilam 5100 2068.12.23 2074.04.09
60 Dronanchal Hydropower Co.Pvt.Ltd Dhunge-Jiri Dolakha 600 2068.09.25 2074.06.01
61 Dibyaswari Hydropower Limited Sabha Khola Sankhuwasabha 4000 2068.11.17 2074.06.02
62 Puwa Khola-1 Hydropower P. Ltd. Puwa Khola -1 Ilam 4000 2070.10.09 2074.06.23
63 Shibani Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Phawa Khola Taplejung 4950 2063.12.01 2074.07.14
64 Mount Kailash Energy Pvt. Ltd. Thapa Khola Myagdi 13600 2067.10.11 2074.08.22
65 Mandakini Hydropower Limited Sardi Khola Kaski 4000 2068.11.11 2074.08.23
66 Garjang Upatyaka Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Chake Khola Ramechhap 2830 2065.11.06 2074.08.28
67 Union Hydropower Pvt Ltd. Midim Karapu Lamjung 3000 2069.10.28 2074.10.15
68 Syauri Bhumey Microhydro Project Syauri Bhumey Nuwakot 23 2072.11.16 2074.10.18
69 Molung Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Molung Khola Okhaldhunga 7000 2069.11.21 2074.12.12
2066.08.03
70 Sikles Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Madkyu Khola Kaski 13000 2074.12.19
2072.12.10
71 Himal Dolkha Hydropower Company Ltd. Mai sana Cascade Ilam 8000 2069.11.14 2074.12.26
72 Barahi Hydropower Pvt.ltd Theule Khola Baglung 1500 2066.12.16 2075.03.24
73 Leguwa Khola Laghu Jalbidhyut Sahakari Sastha Ltd. Leguwa Khola Dhankuta 40 2072.11.21 2075.03.28
74 Super Mai Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Super Mai Illam 7800 2073.12.06 2075.07.11
75 Chimal Gramin Bidhyut Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Sobuwa Khola-2 MHP Taplejung 90 2074.11.15 2075.07.14
76 Deurali Bahuudesiya Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Midim Khola Lamjung 100 2070.02.20 2075.09.04
Lamjung and 2069.10.28
77 Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Rudi Khola A 8800 2075.12.04
Kaski 2073.02.13
Makawanpur/
78 Mandu Hydropower Ltd. Bagmati Khola Small 22000 2069.10.07 2075.12.19
Lalitpur

79 Salmanidevi Hydropower (P). Ltd Kapadi Gad Doti 3330 2069.12.11 2076.02.25
80 Eastern Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Pikhuwa Khola Bhojpur 5000 2066.07.24 2076.02.27
2071.04.09
81 Mountain Hydro Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Tallo Hewa Khola Panchthar 22100 2076.04.21
2075.10.16
82 Pashupati Environmental Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Lower Chhote Khola Gorkha 997 2072.08.04 2076.05.20
83 United Idi Mardi and R.B. Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Mardi Kaski 7000 2073.02.25 2076.06.20
84 Rairang Hydropower Development Company Ltd. Iwa Khola Taplejung 9900 2070.01.29 2076.06.20
85 Api Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Naugad Gad Darchula 8000 2073.07.12 2076.07.13
Taplejung,
86 Arun Kabeli Power Ltd. Kabeli B-1 25000 2069.03.29 2076.07.23
Panchthar
87 Rangoon Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Jeuligad Bajhang 996 2071.10.20 2076.08.27
88 Dolti Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Padam Khola Dailekh 4800 2074.08.01 2076.09.08
89 Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Rudi Khola B Lamjung and Kaski 6600 2071.4.20 2076.11.05
Ghalemdi Hydro Limited (Previously, Cemat
90 Ghalemdi Khola Myagdi 5000 2069.12.30 2076.11.05
Power Dev Company (P). Ltd.)
91 Terhathum Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Khorunga Terhathum 7500 2073.07.29 2076.11.17
92 Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Pvt. Ltd. Super Mai 'A' Illam 9600 2074.11.14 2077.02.32
93 Mai Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Super Mai Cascade Illam 3800 2074.12.07 2077.03.31
94 Century Energy Pvt. Ltd. Hadi Khola Sunkoshi A Sindhupalchowk 997 2074.05.05 2077.05.12
95 Rawa Energy Development Pvt. Ltd. Upper Rawa Khotang 3000 2073.04.24 2077.06.04
96 Himalayan Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Namarjun Madi Kaski 11880 2066.05.30 2077.06.12
97 Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Ghatte Khola Dolakha 5000 2070.04.28 2077.07.23
98 Civil Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Bijayapur 2 Khola Small Kaski 4500 2072.09.12 2077.11.18
99 Taksar-Pikhuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Taksar Pikhuwa Bhojpur 8000 2073.09.01 2078.01.01
100 Shiva Shree Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Upper Chaku A Sindhupalchowk 22200 2067.05.22 2078.02.01
Mountain Energy Nepal Ltd.(Previously Robust
101 Mistri Khola Myagdi 42000 2067.10.20 2078.03.03
Energy Pvt. Ltd.)
102 Singati Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Singati Khola Dolakha 25000 2070.07.27 2078.04.17
103 Richet Jalbidhyut Company Pvt. Ltd. Richet Khola Gorkha 4980 2073.02.23 2078.04.28
104 Samling Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Mai Beni Illam 9510 2073.07.26 2078.06.01
105 Modi Energy Ltd. (Prv. Manang Trade Link Pvt. Ltd.) Lower Modi Parbat 20000 2068.05.20 2078.06.14
106 Asian Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lower Jogmai Illam 6200 2074.12.07 2078.07.15
107 Green Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Likhu-IV Ramechhap 52400 2067.10.19 2078.07.21
108 Chhyangdi Hydropower Limited Upper Chhyangdi Khola Lamjung 4000 2074.03.22 2078.08.24
109 Universal Power Company Ltd. Lower Khare Dolakha 11000 2069.10.22 2078.09.06
110 Three Star Hydropower Company Ltd. Sapsup Khola Khotang 6600 2075.03.25 2078.09.23
Solukhumbu/
111 Numbur Himalaya Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Likhu Khola A 29040 2071.11.22 2078.10.25
Ramechap
COD
(2078.11.08)
2076.12.10
112 Upper Solu Hydroelectric Company Pvt. Ltd Solu Khola Solukhumbu 23500 2070.07.24 (Business
Operation
Date-BOD)
113 Upper Syange Hydropower P. Ltd. Upper Syange Khola Lamjung 2400 2072.06.14 2078.11.15
114 Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Lower Tadi Nuwakot 4993 2070.12.10 2078.12.10
115 Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Ltd. Kabeli B-1 Cascade Panchthar 9940 2075.08.09 2078.12.12
116 Upper Hewa Khola Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Hewa Khola Small Sankhuwasabha 8500 2072.09.23 2078.12.19
Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Ltd. (Prv. Suri
117 Suri Khola Dolakha 6400 2072.02.20 2079.01.18
Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.)

118 Nyadi Hydropower Limited Nyadi Lamjung 30000 2072.02.12 2079.01.27

119 Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Khimti Ramechhap 12000 2067.10.09 2079.02.04
120 Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Ltd. Upper Khimti II Ramechhap 7000 2069.12.09 2079.02.17
121 Himalayan Power Partner Pvt. Ltd. Dordi Khola Lamjung 27000 2069.03.01 2079.06.14
2071.07.19
(10.3 MW)
122 Dordi Khola Jal Bidyut Company Ltd. Dordi-1 Khola Lamjung 12000 2073.04.19 2079.06.14
2075.11.21
(1.7 MW)
123 Aashutosh Energy Pvt. Ltd. Chepe Khola Small Lamjung 8630 2075.02.15 2079.06.16
124 Saidi Power Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. Saiti Khola Kaski 999 2077.06.13 2079.07.01
125 Swet-Ganga Hydropower and Construction Ltd. Lower Likhu Ramechhap 28100 2073.09.14 2079.07.19
Balephi Hydropower Limited
126 Upper Balephi A Sindhupalchowk 36000 2072.08.29 2079.08.06
(Prv. Huaning Development Pvt. Ltd.)
127 People's Power Limited Puwa - 2 Illam 4960 2074.05.05 2079.08.12
128 Liberty Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Dordi A Lamjung 25000 2069.06.02 2079.08.17
129 Middle Modi Hydropower Ltd. Middle Modi Parbat 18000 2069.08.21 2079.09.07
130 Mid Solu Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Mid Solu Khola Solukhumbu 9500 2075.04.21 2079.09.15
131 Kalanga Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Kalangagad Bajhang 15330 2072.03.15 2079.10.27
132 Sanigad Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Upper Kalangagad Bajhang 38460 2072.03.15 2079.11.06
133 Hydro Venture Private Limited Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Solukhumbu 86000 2071.11.13 2079.11.17
134 Bikash Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Machha Khola Small Gorkha 4550 2075.07.11 2079.11.17
135 Menchhiyam Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Piluwa Khola 2 Sankhuwasabha 4720 2072.05.11 2079.11.22
136 Makari Gad Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Makarigad Darchula 10000 2072.08.29 2079.11.27
Super Madi Hydropower Ltd. (Previously Himal
137 Super Madi Kaski 44000 2073.10.27 2079.12.27
Hydro and General Construction Ltd.)
138 Rapti Hydro and General Construction Pvt. Ltd. Rukumgad Rukum 5000 2073.03.07 2079.12.28
2071.11.13
139 Peoples' Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Super Dordi 'Kha' Lamjung 54000 2080.02.08
2075.11.15
2069.09.16
2073.07.25
140 Beni Hydropower Project Pvt. Ltd. Upper Solu Solukhumbu 19800 2080.03.01
(PPA
Revived)
141 Maya Khola Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Maya Khola Sankhuwasabha 14900 2070.08.30 2080.03.22
142 Gaughar Ujjyalo Sana Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Ghatte Khola Small Sindhupalchowk 970 2074.11.11 2080.04.13
Solukhumbu/
143 Global Hydropower Associate Pvt. Ltd. Likhu-2 52465 2071.11.19 2080.04.15
Ramechap
144 River Falls Hydropower Development Pvt. Ltd. Down Piluwa Sankhuwasabha 10300 2071.10.18 2080.04.25
145 Api Power Company Ltd. Upper Chameliya Darchula 40000 2075.11.15 2080.04.28
Bungal Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
146 Upper Sanigad Bajhang 10700 2072.03.15 2080.05.02
(Previously Sanigad Hydro Pvt. Ltd.)
147 Myagdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Ghar Khola Myagdi 14000 2073.02.11 2080.05.08
148 Gelun Hydropower Co.Pvt.Ltd Gelun Sindhupalchowk 3200 2068.09.25 2080.08.15
149 Makar Jitumaya Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Suri Dolakha 7000 2075.04.10 2080.08.21
150 Ridge Line Energy Pvt. Ltd. Super Chepe Gorkha Lamjung 9050 2075.12.19 2080.10.08
Mathillo Mailung Khola Jalbidhyut Ltd. (Prv.
151 Upper Mailun Rasuwa 14300 2068.05.23 2080.10.28
Molnia Power Ltd.)
152 Yambling Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Yambling Khola Sindhupalchowk 7270 2072.09.29 2080.11.08
Solukhumbu/
153 Paan Himalaya Energy Private Limited Likhu-1 77000 2071.11.19 2080.12.19
Ramechap

154 Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Co. Ltd. Nilgiri Khola-2 Cascade Myagdi 71000 2074.03.05 2080.12.24
155 Ingwa Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd Upper Ingwa khola Taplejung 9700 2068.03.10 2080.12.28
156 Bhujung Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Midim Lamjung 7500 2074.05.29 2081.01.06
157 Unitech Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Phawa Taplejung 5800 2074.11.11 2081.01.08
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd. (Prv.
158 Middle Tamor Taplejung 73000 2073.09.26 2081.01.23
Tamor Sanima Energy Pvt. Ltd.)
159 Chirkhwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Chirkhwa Bhojpur 4700 2073.03.01 2081.02.20
160 Parbat Paiyun Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Seti Khola Parbat 3500 2074.02.22 2081.03.07
161 Champawati Hydropower Pvt. Ltd Chepe khola A Lamjung 7000 2075.11.07 2081.03.25
SUB-TOTAL 1914772
SOLAR (IPPs)
1 Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani bewasthapan Board Solar Lalitpur 680.4 2069.06.12 2069.07.15
Bishnu Priya Solar
2 Surya Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Nawalparasi 960 2074.04.08 2075.08.13
Farm Project
3 Ridi Hydropower Development Co. Ltd. Butwal Solar Project Rupandehi 8500 2075.06.09 2077.07.15
Mithila Solar PV
4 Eco Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd Dhanusha 10000 2075.09.16 2077.11.22
Electric Project
Chandranigahpur
5 Api Power Company Ltd. Rautahat 4000 2075.04.27 2078.05.06
Solar Project
Belchautara Solar
6 Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd. Tanahun 5000 2075.04.23 2078.07.01
Project
Dhalkebar Solar
7 Api Power Company Ltd. Dhanusha 1000 2075.05.03 2078.10.02
Project
Dhalkebar Solar
8 Sagarmatha Energy and Construction Pvt. Ltd. Dhanusha 3000 2075.06.24 2078.11.21
Project
9 Api Power Company Ltd. Simara Solar Project Bara 1000 2075.05.03 2079.04.08
Grid Connected Solar
10 National Solar Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Nawalparasi 5000 2076.11.23 2079.05.27
PV Project (VGF)
Som RadhaKrishna Solar
11 Nepal Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd. Kaski 4000 2076.11.23 2079.07.14
Farm Project (VGF)
12 G.I. Solar Pvt. Ltd. Morang 6800 2078.08.27 2079.12.30
Project, Morang
13 Saurya Bidhyut Power Pvt. Ltd. Nawalparasi 2000 2077.12.20 2080.01.02
Project, Nawalparasi
Solar PV Project
14 Pure Energy Pvt. Ltd. (1033), Nainapur, Banke 10000 2078.08.12 2080.01.18
Banke, Block-2
Solar PV Project
15 Pure Energy Pvt. Ltd. (1032), Nainapur, Banke 10000 2078.08.12 2080.09.11
Banke, Block-1
Saurya Bidyut Project,
16 Jhapa Energy Limited Jhapa 10000 2078.08.12 2080.10.10
Shivasakti
SUB-TOTAL 81940.4
BAGASSE (IPPs)
Indushankar Chini
1 Indushankar Chini Udhyog Ltd. Sarlahi 3000 2075.06.10 2078.11.01
Udhyog Ltd.
Everest Sugar and
2 Everest Sugar and Chemical Industries Ltd. Mahottari 3000 2075.06.17 2077.10.26
Chemical Industries Ltd.
SUB-TOTAL 6000
TOTAL 2495612.4

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

Status of IPPs and NEA’s Subsidiary Companies owned
Power Projects (Under Construction) as of FY 2080/81
(Financial Closure concluded projects)
Installed
S.N. Developers Projects Location Capacity PPA Date
(kW)
Hydropower Projects (NEA's Subsidiary Companies)
1 Middle Bhotekoshi Jalbidhyut Company Ltd. Middle Bhotekoshi Sindhupalchowk 102000 2068.07.28
2 Chilime Hydro Power Company Ltd. Rasuwagadhi Rasuwa 111000 2068.07.28
3 Sanjen Hydropower Company Limited Sanjen Rasuwa 42500 2068.08.19
4 Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Ltd. Upper Trishuli 3B Rasuwa 37000 2074.05.06
5 Tanahun Hydropower Ltd. Tanahun Tanahun 140000 2075.03.15
6 Raghuganga Hydropower Ltd. Rahughat Myagdi 40000 2075.12.18
7 Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Ltd. Tamakoshi-V Dolakha 94800 2079.08.14
8 Modi Jalvidhyut Company Ltd. Upper Modi 'A' Kaski 42000 2080.03.11
9 Modi Jalvidhyut Company Ltd. Upper Modi Kaski 18200 2080.10.18
SUB-TOTAL 627500
1 Nama Buddha Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Tinau Khola Small Palpa 1665 2065.03.31
2 Jumdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Jumdi Khola Gulmi 1750 2066.10.21
3 Hira Ratna Hydropower P.ltd Tadi Khola Nuwakot 5000 2067.01.09
4 Energy Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Upper Mailung A Rasuwa 6420 2067.03.25
5 Greenlife Energy Pvt. Ltd. Khani khola-1 Dolakha 40000 2067.06.24
6 Water and Energy Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Badi Gad Baglung 6600 2068.08.13
7 Dariyal Small Hydropower Pvt.Ltd Upper Belkhu Dhading 996 2068.11.28
8 Suryakunda Hydroelectric Pvt. Ltd. Upper Tadi Nuwakot 11000 2068.12.03
9 Sasha Engingeering Hydropower (P). Ltd Khani Khola(Dolakha) Dolakha 30000 2069.03.25
10 Rising Hydropower Compnay Ltd. Selang Khola Sindhupalchowk 990 2069.03.31
11 Hydro Innovation Pvt. Ltd. Tinekhu Khola Dolakha 990 2069.06.08
12 Salankhu Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Salankhu Khola Nuwakot 2500 2069.06.14
13 Moonlight Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Balephi A Sindhupalchowk 22140 2069.07.14
14 Reliable Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Khorunga Khola Terhathum 4800 2069.08.26
15 Rara Hydropower Development Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Parajuli Khola Dailekh 2150 2069.08.28
16 Lohore Khola Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Lohore Khola Dailekh 4200 2069.09.08
17 Dudhkoshi Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Rawa Khola Khotang 6500 2069.09.26
18 Madhya Midim Jalbidhyut Company P. Ltd. Middle Midim Lamjung 4800 2069.10.23
19 Volcano Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Teliya Khola Dhankuta 996 2069.10.25
20 Betrawoti Hydropower Company (P).Ltd Phalankhu Khola Rasuwa 13700 2069.12.06
21 Dovan Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Junbesi Khola Solukhumbu 5200 2069.12.29
22 Tallo Midim Jalbidhut Company Pvt. Ltd. Lower Midim Lamjung 996 2070.01.19
23 Apolo Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Buku Khola Solukhumbu 6000 2070.02.02
24 Tangchhar Hydro Pvt. Ltd Tangchhahara Mustang 2200 2070.02.20

25 Abiral Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Khadam Morang 990 2070.02.21
26 Essel-Clean Solu Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lower Solu Solukhumbu 82000 2070.07.15
27 Consortium Power Developers Pvt. Ltd. Khare Khola Dolakha 24100 2070.07.15
28 Idi Hydropower Co. P. Ltd. Idi Khola Kaski 975 2070.09.01
29 Rasuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd Phalanku Khola Rasuwa 7290 2071.08.24
30 Dipsabha Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Sabha Khola A Sankhuwasabha 9990 2071.12.02
31 Research and Development Group Pvt. Ltd. Rupse Khola Myagdi 4000 2071.12.17
32 Hydro Empire Pvt. Ltd. Upper Myagdi Myagdi 37000 2071.12.17
33 Chandeshwori Mahadev Khola MH. Co. Pvt. Ltd. Chulepu Khola Ramechhap 8520 2071.12.23
34 Dhaulagiri Kalika Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Darbang-Myagdi Myagdi 25000 2072.04.28
35 Kabeli Energy Limited Kabeli-A Panchthar and Taplejung 37600 2072.06.07
Peoples Energy Ltd. (Previously Peoples Dolakha and
36 Khimti-2 48800 2072.06.14
Hydro Co-operative Ltd.) Ramechhap
Kavrepalanchowk,
Ramechhap,
37 Chauri Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Chauri Khola 6000 2072.06.14
Sindhupalchowk,
Dolakha
38 Diamond Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Daraudi-1 Gorkha 10000 2072.08.14
39 Multi Energy Development Pvt. Ltd. Langtang Khola Rasuwa 20000 2072.09.29
40 Salasungi Power Limited Sanjen Khola Rasuwa 78000 2072.12.02
Ramechhap and
41 Sano Milti Khola Hydropower Ltd. Sano Milti 3000 2073.01.13
Dolakha
42 Ankhu Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Ankhu Khola Dhading 34000 2073.01.30
43 Him River Power Pvt. Ltd. Liping Khola Sindhupalchowk 16260 2073.02.28
44 Energy Venture Pvt. Ltd. Upper Lapche Dolakha 52000 2073.04.20
45 Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd. Upper Nyasem Sindhupalchowk 41400 2073.07.24
46 Daram Khola Hydro Energy Ltd. Daram Khola Baglung and Gulmi 9600 2073.10.09
Madhya Tara Khola Hydropower P. Ltd. (Prv. Madhya Tara Khola
47 Baglung 2200 2073.10.26
Pahadi Hydro Power Company (P.) Ltd.) Small
48 Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Co. Ltd. Nilgiri Khola Myagdi 38000 2073.11.30
LC Energy Pvt. Ltd. (Prv. Chirkhwa
49 Lower Chirkhwa Bhojpur 4060 2074.01.20
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.)
50 Him Consult Pvt. Ltd. Rele Khola Myagdi 6000 2074.01.28
51 Siuri Nyadi Power Pvt. Ltd. Super Nyadi Lamjung 40270 2074.02.19
52 Sabha Pokhari Hydro Power (P.) Ltd. Lankhuwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 5000 2074.02.21
53 United Mewa Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Mewa Khola Taplejung 50000 2074.02.21
54 Sewa Hydro Ltd. Lower Selang Sindhupalchowk 1500 2074.02.22
55 Gorakshya Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Super Ankhu Khola Dhading 23500 2074.03.15
Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd. (Previously Pokhari
56 Sabha Khola B Sankhuwasabha 15100 2074.03.26
Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.)
Jhyamolongma Hydropower Development
57 Karuwa Seti Kaski 32000 2074.04.20
Company Pvt. Ltd.
58 Mount Nilgiri Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Rurubanchu-1 Kalikot 13500 2074.05.08
59 Siddhi Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Siddhi Khola Illam 10000 2074.05.29

Himalayan Water Resources and Energy

60 Upper Chauri Kavrepalanchowk 6000 2074.07.27
Development Co. Pvt. Ltd.
61 Nasa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lapche Khola Dolakha 160000 2074.07.29
62 IDS Energy Pvt. Ltd. Lower Khorunga Terhathum 5500 2074.08.24
63 Langtang Bhotekoshi Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Rasuwa Bhotekoshi Rasuwa 120000 2074.09.07
Okhaldhunga and
64 Him Star Urja Co. Pvt. Ltd. Buku Kapati 5000 2074.10.11
Solukhumbu
Nepal Water and Energy Development
65 Upper Trishuli - 1 Rasuwa 216000 2074.10.14
Company Pvt. Ltd.
66 Seti Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Seti Khola Kaski 22000 2074.11.11
67 Vision Energy and Power Pvt. Ltd. Nupche Likhu Ramechhap 57500 2074.11.28
68 Omega Energy Developer Pvt. Ltd. Sunigad Bajhang 11050 2074.11.30
69 Gaurishankar Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Middle Hyongu Khola B Solukhumbu 22900 2074.12.08
70 Upper Lohore Khola Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Lohore Dailekh 4000 2074.12.08
71 Lower Irkhuwa Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Lower Irkhuwa Bhojpur 13040 2075.02.16
Samyukta Urja Pvt. Ltd. (Prv. Sungava
72 Thulo Khola Myagdi 21300 2075.02.17
Foundation Pvt. Ltd.)
73 Himali Hydro Fund Pvt. Ltd. Sona Khola Taplejung 9000 2075.03.14
74 Sailung Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Bhotekoshi-1 Sindhupalchowk 40000 2075.03.15
75 Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd Rahughat Mangale Myagdi 35500 2075.03.29
76 Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd Upper Rahughat Myagdi 48500 2075.03.29
77 Arati Power Company Ltd. Upper Irkhuwa Bhojpur 14500 2075.04.01
78 Shaileshwari Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Upper Gaddigad Doti 1550 2075.04.06
79 Palun Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Palun Khola Taplejung 21000 2075.04.06
80 Mewa Developers Pvt. Ltd. Middle Mewa Taplejung 73500 2075.05.04
81 Sanvi Energy Pvt. Ltd. Jogmai Cascade Illam 6000 2075.05.07
82 Apex Makalu Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. Middle Hongu Khola A Solukhumbu 22000 2075.05.14
83 Hydro Village Pvt. Ltd. Myagdi Khola Myagdi 57300 2075.06.04
84 Dhading Ankhu Khola Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Upper Ankhu Dhading 38000 2075.06.14
85 Dolakha Nirman Company Pvt. Ltd. Isuwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 97200 2075.06.26
86 Blue Energy Pvt. Ltd. Super Trishuli Gorkha and Chitwan 100000 2075.07.11
87 Vision Lumbini Ltd. Seti Nadi Kaski 25000 2075.08.06
88 Kasuwa Khola Hydropower Ltd. Kasuwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 45000 2075.08.13
89 Alliance Energy Solutions Pvt.Ltd. Upper Sit Khola Argakhanchi 905 2075.08.23
Brahamayani Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. (Prv.
90 Brahamayani Sindhupalchowk 35470 2075.08.24
Ekikrit Byapar Company Pvt. Ltd.)
91 Integrated Hydro Fund Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Upper Brahamayani Sindhupalchowk 15150 2075.08.24
92 Perfect Energy Development Pvt. Ltd Middle Trishuli Ganga Nuwakot 15625 2075.09.03
93 Kabeli Hydropower Company Pvt.Ltd. Kabeli-3 Taplejung 21930 2075.10.03
White Lotus Power Pvt. Ltd. (Prv. North
94 Hidi Khola Lamjung 6820 2075.10.04
Summit Hydro Pvt.Ltd.)
95 Union Mewa Hydro Ltd. Mewa Khola Taplejung 23000 2075.10.04
96 Sajha Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Lower Balephi Sindhupalchowk 20000 2075.10.06
97 Mount Rasuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Midim 1 Khola Lamjung 13424 2075.10.07

98 Dudhpokhari Chepe Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Dudhpokhari Chepe Gorkha 8800 2075.10.15
Silk Power (Prv. Maa Shakti Engineering &
99 Luja Khola Solukhumbu 24824 2075.10.16
hydropower Pvt. Ltd.)
100 Hilton Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Super Kabeli Taplejung 12000 2075.11.02
101 Snow Rivers Pvt. Ltd. Super Kabeli A Taplejung 13500 2075.11.02
102 Barpak Daruadi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Middle Super Daraudi Gorkha 10000 2075.11.23
103 River Side Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Tamor Khola-5 Taplejung 37520 2075.12.04
104 Milke Jaljale Hydropower Pvt.Ltd. Upper Piluwa Hills Sankhuwasabha 4990 2075.12.04
105 Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd. Sabha Khola C Sankhuwasabha 4196 2075.12.10
106 Ambe Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Bhurundi Parbat 3750 2075.12.10
107 Mabilung Energy (P.) Ltd Upper Piluwa Khola -3 Sankhuwasabha 4950 2075.12.12
White Gold Multi Energy Pvt. Ltd. (Prv.
108 Dhaulagiri Civil Electrical and Mechanical Madhya Daram Khola A Baglung 3000 2075.12.26
Engineering Pvt. Ltd.)
Milestone Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. (Prv.
Madhya Daram
109 Dhaulagiri Civil Electrical and Mechanical Baglung 4500 2075.12.26
Khola B
Engineering Pvt. Ltd.)
110 Kalika Construction Pvt. Ltd. Upper Daraudi B Gorkha 8300 2076.01.09
111 Kalika Construction Pvt. Ltd. Upper Daraudi C Gorkha 9820 2076.01.09
112 Isuwa Energy Pvt. Ltd. Lower Isuwa Cascade Sankhuwasabha 40100 2077.09.27
113 Mewa Developers Pvt. Ltd Siwa Khola Taplejung 9300 2079.05.20
114 Tamor Sanima Energy Pvt. Ltd. Upper Tamor Taplejung 255281 2079.07.17
115 National hydro Power Co. Ltd. Tallo Indrawati Sindhupalchowk 4153 2079.11.25
116 Jagadulla Hydropower Co. Ltd. Jagadulla Dolpa 106000 2080.01.27
117 Hydro Support Pvt. Ltd. Middle Kaligandaki Myagdi 53539 2080.03.06
118 Super Bagmati Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Super Tallo Bagmati Lalitpur 41314 2080.03.25
119 Peace Energy Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Kabeli Taplejung 28100 2080.04.02
120 Upper Seti Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Upper Seti Kaski 20000 2080.06.10
121 Jalshakti Hydro Company Pvt. Ltd. Ilep (Tatopani) Dhading 23675 2075.03.25
122 Sita Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Dudh Khola Manang 65000 2075.07.11
SUB-TOTAL 3226524
SOLAR (IPPs)
Gorkha Congenial Energy and Investment
1 Lamahi Solar Project Dang 3000 2075.06.24
Pvt. Ltd.
2 Global Energy and Construction Pvt. Ltd. Duhabi Solar Project Sunsari 8000 2075.06.25
3 Api Power Company Ltd. Parwanipur Solar Project Parsa 8000 2075.04.27
4 Tarai Solar Pvt. Ltd. Jeera Bhawani Sedhwa Solar Parsa 7700 2080.07.15
5 Pashupati Renewables Pvt. Ltd. Dharamnagar Solar Farm Kapilvastu 10000 2080.08.10
6 Pashupati Renewables Pvt. Ltd. Dharamnagar Solar Farm-II Kapilvastu 15000 2080.08.10
SUB-TOTAL 51700
TOTAL 3905724

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

Status of IPPs and NEA’s Subsidiary Companies owned Power Projects
(Different Stages of Development) as of FY 2080/81
(Without Financial Closure)
Installed
S.N. Developers Projects Location PPA Date
Capacity (kW)
1 Balephi Jalbidhyut Co. Ltd. Balephi Sindhupalchowk 23520 2067.09.08
2 United Modi Hydropwer Ltd. Lower Modi 2 Parbat 10500 2072.11.14
3 Sisa Hydro Electric Company Pvt. Ltd. Sisa Khola A Solukhumbu 2800 2073.10.28
4 Himali Rural Electric Co-operative Ltd. Leguwa Khola Small Dhankuta 640 2074.02.08
5 Nyam Nyam Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Nyam Nyam Khola Rasuwa 6000 2074.03.27
6 Saptang Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. Saptang Khola Nuwakot 2500 2074.04.08
7 Upper Richet Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Richet Gorkha 2000 2074.09.20
8 Khechereswor Jal Vidhyut Pvt. Ltd. Jadari Gad Small Bajhang 1000 2074.10.12
9 Khechereswor Jal Vidhyut Pvt. Ltd. Salubyani Gad Small Bajhang 233 2074.10.12
10 Super Hewa Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Super Hewa Sankhuwasabha 6000 2074.12.27
11 Baraha Multipower Pvt. Ltd. Irkhuwa Khola B Bhojpur 15524 2075.02.14
12 Jhilimili Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Gulangdi Khola Gulmi 980 2075.02.24
13 North Summit Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Nyadi Phidi Lamjung 21400 2075.02.24
14 Mount Everest Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Dudhkunda Khola Solukhumbu 12000 2075.04.01
15 Him Parbat Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Sagu Khola-1 Dolakha 5500 2075.04.10
16 Him Parbat Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Sagu Khola Dolakha 20000 2075.04.10
17 Annapurna Bidhyut Bikas Co. Pvt. Ltd. Landruk Modi Kaski 86590 2075.04.13
18 Madame Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Madame Khola Kaski 24000 2075.04.15
19 Thulo Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper thulo Khola-A Myagdi 22500 2075.04.24
20 Kalika Energy Ltd. Bhotekoshi-5 Sindhupalchowk 62000 2075.04.25
21 Super Ghalemdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Super Ghalemdi Myagdi 9140 2075.05.05
22 Dibyajyoti Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Marsyangdi Besi Lamjung 50000 2075.05.10
23 Amar Jyoti Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. Istul Khola Gorkha 1506 2075.05.13
24 Ichowk Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Gohare Khola Sindhupalchowk 950 2075.05.25
Ramechhap and
25 Pike Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Likhu Khola 30000 2075.05.26
Okhaldhunga
26 Sita Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Nyasim Khola Sindhupalchowk 35000 2075.05.26
27 Sushmit Energy Pvt. Ltd. Kunaban Khola Myagdi 20000 2075.05.29
28 Masina Paryatan Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Masina Kaski and Tanahu 891 2075.06.02
29 Shikhar Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Bhim Khola Baglung 4960 2075.06.10
30 Phedi Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Phedi Khola (Thumlung) Bhojpur 4300 2075.06.21
31 Kalinchowk Hydropower Ltd. Sangu (Sorun) Dolakha 5000 2075.08.09
32 Ruru Hydroelectric Company Pvt. Ltd. Rurubanchu Khola-2 Kalikot 12000 2075.08.20
33 Gumu Khola Bhyakure Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Gumu Khola Dolakha 950 2075.08.21
34 Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd. Upper Nyasem Khola A Sindhupalchowk 21000 2075.10.06

35 Habitat Power Company Pvt. Ltd Hewa Khola “A” Panchthar 5000 2075.10.07
36 Ruby Valley Hydropower Company Ltd Menchet Khola Dhading 7000 2075.10.15
37 Sankhuwasabha Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Super Sabha Khola Sankhuwasabha 4100 2075.10.23
38 Jal Urja Pvt. Ltd. Nuagad Darchula 1000 2075.11.03
39 Helambu Construction Pvt. Ltd Ksumti khola Sindhupalchowk 683 2075.11.29
40 Hydro Connection Pvt. Ltd. Rauje Khola Solukhumbu 17712 2075.12.04
41 Bhalaudi Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Bhalaudi Khola Kaski 2645 2076.01.06
42 Super Khudi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Khudi Lamjung 21210 2076.01.11
Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower
43 Manang Marsyangdi Manang 135000 2077.12.09
Company Pvt. Ltd.
44 Syarpu Power Company Limited Syarpu Khola Rukum 3236 2078.04.11
45 Dudh koshi Hydropower Private Ltd Dudhkoshi 2 - Jaleshwor Solokhumbhu 70000 2078.08.06
46 Sani Bheri Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd Sani Bheri 3 Rukum 46720 2078.08.06
47 Dipjyoti Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Khani Khola Dolakha 550 2078.08.10
48 Melamchi Hydro Pvt.Ltd. Ribal khola Sindhupalchowk 998 2078.08.10
49 Puwa Khola-1 Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Aayu Malun khola Okhaldhunga 21000 2078.11.01
50 Bigu Hydro Venture Pvt. Ltd. Pegu Khola Dolakha 3000 2079.03.30
51 Halesi Urja Pvt. Ltd. Madhya Rawa Khotang 2200 2079.05.15
52 Maulakalika Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Kalika Kaligandaki Tanahu 38160 2079.05.21
53 Jurimba Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Jurimba Khola Sindhupalchowk 7630 2079.05.27
54 S.K Energy Development Pvt. Ltd. Shyam Khola Bhojpur 7200 2079.07.17
55 Terhathum Power Company Ltd. Khorunga-Tangmaya Terhathum 2000 2079.07.17
56 Dynamic Power Pvt. Ltd. Manahari Khola Makwanpur 4444 2079.08.13
57 Water Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd. Upper Deumai Ilam 8300 2079.08.13
58 Dynamic Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Lapche Tamakoshi Dolakha 40000 2079.10.04
59 Dynamic Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Chepe Khola Cascade Lamjung and Gorkha 2000 2079.10.04
60 White Flower Energy Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Chhujung Sankhuwasabha 40700 2079.10.29
61 Simkosh Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Simkosh Khola Myagdi 3450 2079.11.11
62 Summit Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd Bakan Khola Sankhuwasabha 44000 2079.11.11
63 Kali Gandaki Gorge Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd Kaligandaki Gorge Myagdi 180000 2079.11.17
64 Sangrila Urja Pvt. Ltd. Chhujung Khola Sankhuwasabha 63000 2079.12.17
65 Yaru Hydrpower Pvt. Ltd. Yaru Khola Gorkha 30542
Lower Mid Rawa Khola Hydropower
66 Lower Mid Rawa Khotang 4000 2080.01.28
Project Pvt. Ltd.
67 Water Energy Development Pvt. Ltd. Machha Khola Gorkha 16000 2080.03.04
68 Sanima Hydropower Ltd. Jum Khola Dolakha 55615 2080.03.06
69 Upper Syange Hydropower Limited Dovan khola Gorkha 24500 2080.03.07
Upper Myagdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. (Prv.
70 Upper Myagdi -1 Myagdi 53500 2080.03.11
Himalayan Infrastructure Fund Ltd.)
71 Milarepa Energy Pvt. Ltd. Super Melamchi khola Sindhupalchowk 23600 2080.03.18
Super Machha
72 Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Gorkha 4600 2080.03.21
Khola Sana
73 Himalayan Engineering and Energy Pvt. Ltd. Arun Khola-2 Nawalpur 2000 2080.03.21

74 Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Ltd. Upper Junbesi Solukhumbu 4700 2080.03.22

75 Happy Energy Pvt. Ltd. Mathilllo Sankhuwa Sankhuwasabha 40000 2080.03.25
76 Expert Hydro Investment Pvt. Ltd. Sani Bheri Rukum (East) 44520 2080.03.27
77 Om Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Thuligad Khola Doti and Kailali 17000 2080.04.09
78 Samriddhi Energy Ltd. Bajhang Upper Seti Bajhang 216000 2080.04.19
79 Himshila Power Company Ltd. Gashali Khola Dhading 4500 2080.04.24
80 Everest Energy & Infrastructure Fund Pvt. Ltd. Mudi Khola Myagdi 14700 2080.04.25
81 Menchhiyam Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Piluwa Khola-1 Sankhuwasabha 7700 2080.04.29
Lower Manang
82 Butwal Power Company Ltd. Manang 139200 2080.04.30
Marsyangdi
83 Nar Khola Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Nar Khola Manang 61110 2080.05.01
84 Balephi Energy Pvt. Ltd. Balephi Khola Sindhupalchowk 40000 2080.05.01
85 Annapurna Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Madi-0 Kaski 43000 2080.05.06
86 Liberty Energy Company Ltd. Lodo Khola Small Lamjung 1600 2080.05.18
87 Tiplyang Kaligandaki Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Tiplyang Kaligandaki Myagdi 58000 2080.05.19
88 Surya Holding Pvt. Ltd. Upper Mewa Khola 'A' Taplejung 31920 2080.05.21
89 Ganesh Himal Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Ankhu Khola-2 Dhading 20000 2080.05.22
Dolakha and
90 Nilganga Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Khimti-Ghwang Khola 9000 2080.05.26
Ramechhap
91 Nilganga Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Suti Khola Manang 21000 2080.05.26
92 Shangrila Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Jaldigad Rukum (West) 20731 2080.05.26
93 Gulmi Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Lower Rupse Myagdi 1860 2080.05.27
94 Koplang Energy Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lower Khani B Dolakha 6200 2080.06.07
95 Maa Durga Kali Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Miwaje Khola Kaski 4950 2080.06.10
96 Niko Energy Ltd. Upper Bhurundi 'A' Kaski 4500 2080.06.15
97 Iceland Power Pvt. Ltd. Garjang Khola Ramechhap 900 2080.06.22
98 Hub Power Pvt. Ltd. Lower Nyadi Lamjung 12600 2080.06.22
99 Spark Hydroelectric Company Ltd. Tamor Mewa Taplejung 128000 2080.06.24
100 Darchula Power Pvt. Ltd. Madhya Chameliya Darchula 28304 2080.06.29
Matribhumi Hydropower Development
101 Sishuwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 13500 2080.06.30
Company Pvt. Ltd.
102 Sankhuwasabha Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Super Sabha Khola A Sankhuwasabha 9412 2080.06.30
103 M.A. Power Pvt. Ltd. Marsyangdi Nadi Tanahu and Gorkha 90000 2080.07.01
104 Trishuli Cascade Power Pvt. Ltd. Upper Trishuli-1 Cascade Rasuwa 24600 2080.07.19
105 Lalupate Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Dana Khola Manang 49950 2080.08.05
106 Upper Balephi Hydropower Ltd. Mathilllo Balephi Sindhupalchowk 46000 2080.08.05
107 Mandakini Hydropower Ltd. Upper Sardi Khola Kaski 2837 2080.08.13
108 Darkhola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Dar Khola Myagdi 6500 2080.08.15
109 Mona Hydropower Ltd. Bagar Khola Myagdi 5500 2080.08.15
110 Sumnima Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Upper Pikhuwa Khola Bhojpur 4900 2080.08.17
111 Alliance Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Syalque Khola Manang 4800 2080.08.17
112 Kanchan Urja Pvt. Ltd. Gandigad Small Baitadi 1000 2080.08.19
113 Shrestha Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd. Upper Seti-1 Kaski 13000 2080.09.06

114 Devdhunga Malika Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Dev dhunga Chaku Sindhupalchowk 3412 2080.09.06
Lower Bhim Khola
115 Shikhar Power Development Ltd. Baglung 6050 2080.10.04
Cascade
116 Crystal Power Development Pvt. Ltd. Super Tamor Taplejung 166000 2080.10.05
117 Bajra Energy Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Bajra Madi Kaski 24800 2080.10.28
118 Alampu Jalbidhyut Bikas Co. Pvt. Ltd. Mathhilo Sagu Dolakha 10000 2080.10.29
119 Gurans Hydro Pvt. Ltd Sankhuwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 41060 2080.11.08
120 Bagmati Water Energy Pvt Ltd. Malta Bagmati Lalitpur 6500 2080.12.06
121 Naulo Nepal Hydro Electric Pvt. Ltd. Budhigandaki "Ka" Gorkha 103400 2081.01.03
122 Naulo Nepal Hydro Electric Pvt. Ltd. Budhigandaki "Kha" Gorkha 226000 2081.01.03
123 Remit Hydro Ltd. Ghunsa Khola Taplejung 77500 2081.01.21
124 Dhaulashree Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Dhaula Khola Myagdi 10600 2081.02.11
Manakamana Daraudi Hydropower
125 Daraudi Nadi Gorkha 9840 2081.02.28
Company Ltd.
126 Harmony Initiatives Pvt. Ltd Lapa Khola Dhading 4720 2081.02.29
127 Vision Tesla Power Pvt. Ltd. Induwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 24921 2081.03.10
128 Times Energy Pvt. Ltd Budi Gandaki Gorkha 340423 2081.03.12
SUB-TOTAL 3827899
SOLAR (IPPs)
Bhrikuti Grid-tied
1 First Solar Developers Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Kapilvastu 8000 2077.12.20
Solar Project
Grid Connected
Solar Electricity
2 G.C. Solar Energy Group Pvt. Ltd. Project, Surkhet 1200 2078.09.19
Birendranagar,
Surkhet
Baigundhura Solar
3 East Solar Pvt. Ltd. Jhapa 5000 2079.07.17
Power
4 Tarai Energy Pvt. Ltd. DDB Solar Parsa 2300 2080.07.15
5 Arga Bhagbati Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Arga Solar Argakhanchi 10000 2080.08.10
Lamahi Solar Power
6 Prime Power Pvt. Ltd Dang 10000 2080.09.08
Project
Solar PV Project,
7 Green Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd Dhanusha 5000 2080.09.08
Dhalkebar
8 Prime Power Pvt. Ltd Kapilvastu Solar Kapilvastu 30000 2081.01.10
SUB-TOTAL 71500
TOTAL 3899399

FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Existing High Voltage Transmission Lines
Nominal
Length
Type Conductor Aluminium
SN Description Circuit
of Ckts Type Cross Section
km
Area (Sq.mm)
A 132 kV Transmission Line
1 Anarmani-Duhabi Single 75.76 BEAR 250
2 Kushaha (Nepal)-Kataiya(India) Single 15.00 BEAR 250
Duhabi-Lahan-Chandranigahapur-Pathalaiya-
3 Double 608.00 BEAR 250
Parwanipur/ Pathalaiya- Hetauda
4 Hetauda-KL2 P/S Double 16.00 BEAR 250
5 Bharatpur-Marsyangdi P/S Single 25.00 DUCK 300
6 Hetauda-Bharatpur Single 70.00 PANTHER 200
7 Marsyangdi P/S-Suichatar Single 84.00 DUCK 300
8 Suichatar-Matatirtha- KL2 P/S Double 72.00 BEAR 250
9 Suichatar-Balaju Single 5.00 BEAR 250
10 Balaju-Chapali-New Bhaktapur Double 36.00 BEAR 250
11 New Bhaktapur-Lamosangu Double 96.00 ACCC Cordoba 250
12 Lamosangu-Khimti P/S Single 46.00 BEAR 250
13 Lamosangu-Bhotekoshi P/S Single 31.00 BEAR 250
14 Bharatpur-Damauli Single 39.00 WOLF 150
15 Bharatpur-Kawasoti-Bardghat Single 70.00 PANTHER 200
16 Bardghat-Gandak P/S Double 28.00 PANTHER 200
17 Bardghat-Butwal Double 86.00 BEAR 250
18 Butwal-KGA P/S Double 116.00 DUCK 300
19 KGA P/S-Lekhnath Double 96.00 DUCK 300
20 Lekhnath-Damauli Single 45.00 WOLF 150
21 Lekhnath-Pokhara Single 7.00 ACCC Copenhegan 150
22 Pokhara-Modikhola P/S Single 37.00 BEAR 250
23 Butwal-Shivapur-Lamahi-Kohalpur Double 430.00 BEAR 250
24 Lamahi-Jhimruk P/S Single 50.00 DOG 100
25 Kohalpur-Bhurigaun-Lumki Double 176.66 BEAR 250
26 Lamki-Pahalwanpur-Attariya-Mahendranagar (Lalpur) Double 203.12 BEAR 250
27 Mahendranagar-Gaddachauki Single 12.00 BEAR 250
28 Marsyangdi -M. Marsyangdi Double 80.00 CARDINAL 420
29 Damak-Godak Double 70.00 BEAR 250
30 Kusum-Hapure Single 22.00 BEAR 250
31 Bhulbhule- Middle Marsyangdi P/S Single 22.00 BEAR 250

32 Chameliya- Syaule- Attaria Double 262.00 BEAR 250

33 Raxual-Parwanipur (Cross Border-Nepal Portion) Double 32.00 BEAR 250
34 Kusaha-Kataiya (Cross Border-Nepal Portion) Double 26.00 BEAR 250
35 Dumre Damauli Double 46.00 BEAR 250
36 Lamahi Ghorahi Double 25.00 BEAR 250
37 Kushma -Lower Modi Single 6.20 BEAR 250
38 Godak- Phidim-Amarpur (Kabeli II & III) Double 113.13 BEAR 250
39 Trishuli 3A-Trishuli 3B Hub Double 6.00 BISON 350
40 Samundratar - Trishuli 3B Hub Double 52.00 AAAC Upas 300
41 Singati-Lamosangu Single 40.00 BEAR 250
42 Solu Corridor (Tingla-Mirchaiya) Double 180.00 CARDINAL 420
43 New Modi -Lahachwok -Lekhnath Double 84.00 BEAR 250
44 Motipur-Sandhikharka-Tamghas Double 104.00 BEAR 250
Double 32.00 BEAR 250
45 Butwal-Lumbini
Double UG 4.00 1C, XLPE Cu Cable 500
46 Dordi (Kirtipur-Udipur) Double 20.00 CARDINAL 420
47 Ramechap-Garjyang-Khimti Double 62.00 BEAR 250
Mainahiya Sampatiya
(Cross Border-Nepal Portion)
49 Bardaghat-Sardi Double 40 BEAR 250
50 New Hetauda-Old Hetauda Double 8 BEAR 250
Total (132 kV) 3967.87
B 220 kV Transmission Line
1 Khimti- Dhalkebar Double 150.00 BISON 350
2 Trishuli 3B Hub-Matatirtha Double 98.00 BISON 350
3 Marsyandi (Markichwok)-Matatirtha Double 164.00 MOOSE 500
Double Ckt,
2.50 1C, XLPE Cu Cable 1200
Underground
4 Matatirtha- Matatirtha Substation
Double Ckt,
2.50 1C, XLPE Cu Cable 1600
Underground
5 Dana-Kushma Double 79.6 MOOSE 500
Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-Basantapur-
6 Single 106 MOOSE 500
Baneshwor-Tumlingtar)
7 Koshi Corridor (Basantapur-Dhungesanghu) Single 35 MOOSE 500
8 Kushma -New Butwal Double 176 ACCC Drake 519.7
9 Bharatpur-Bardghat Double 148 BISON 350
10 New Bharatpur-New Hetauda Double 143.4 BISON 350
Total (220 kV) 1105.00

STATUS OF HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE AND GRID SUBSTATION FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
C 400 kV Transmission Line

1 Dhalkebar-Muzzaffarpur Double 78.00 MOOSE 500
2 Dhalkebar-Inaruwa Double 306.00 MOOSE 500
Total (400 kV) 384.00
D 66 kV Transmission Line
1 Chilime P/S-Trishuli P/S Single 39.00 WOLF 150
2 Trisuli P/S-Balaju Double 58.00 DOG 100
3 Trisuli P/S-Devighat P/S Single 4.56 WOLF 150
4 Devighat P/S-Okhaltar Double 53.00 DOG 100
5 Okhaltar-Chapali Double 5.60 XLPE Cable 500
6 Chapali-New Chabel Double 10.00 ACCC Silvasa 100
7 New Chabel-Lainchaur Single 7.00 XLPE Cable 500
8 Balaju-Lainchor Single 2.00 PANTHER 200
9 Balaju-Siuchatar-KL1 P/S Double 72.00 WOLF 150
10 KL 1 P/S-Hetauda-Simara Double 104.00 WOLF 150
11 Simara-Parwanipur-Birgunj Double 40.00 HTLS INVAR 150
12 Suichatar-Teku Double 8.20 BEAR 250
13 Suichatar-New Patan Double 13.00 ACCC Copenhegan 150
Double,
14 Teku-K3 (underground) 5.60 XLPE Cable 400/500
Single Core
15 Bhaktapur- Baneshwor-Patan Single 16.50 ACCC Silvasa 123
16 Bhaktapur-Banepa-Panchkhal-Sunkoshi P/S Single 48.00 LGJ 120 120
17 Indrawati- Panchkhal Single 28.00 PANTHER 200
Total (66 kV) 514.46

Comparison of Transmission Line Length in Last Ten Fiscal Years
Cicuit km Total Increment

S.N. FY Total
66 kV 132 kV 220 kV 400 kV (ckt. Km)
1 2071/072 494 2130 2624

2 2072/073 494 2417 2911 287
3 2073/074 494 2596 75 78 3243 332
4 2074/075 514 2717 75 78 3384 141
5 2075/076 514 3143 255 78 3990 606
6 2076/077 514 3240 437 78 4269 280
7 2077/078 514 3541 741 78 4874 605
8 2078/079 514 3817 897 102 5330 456
9 2079/080 514 3979 1101 148 5742 412
10 2080/081 514 4136 1213 644 6508 766
Total Increment in Ten Years 3884
Comparision of Substation Capacity in Last Ten Fiscal Years

S.N. FY Total Capacity (MVA) Total Increment (MVA)
1 2071/072 2132
2 2072/073 2223 92
3 2073/074 2618 394
4 2074/075 3198 580
5 2075/076 3935 738
6 2076/077 4300 365
7 2077/078 6434 2134
8 2078/079 7149 715
9 2079/080 8867 1718
10 2080/081 13050 4183
Total Increment in Ten Years 10918

Comparison of Capacitor Bank Capacity in Last Ten Fiscal Years
S.N. FY Total Capacity (MVAr) Total Increment (MVAr)

1 2071/072 443.644
2 2072/073 463.644 20
3 2073/074 473.644 10
4 2074/075 473.644 0
5 2075/076 516.144 42.5
6 2076/077 546.144 30
7 2077/078 643.644 97.5
8 2078/079 656.144 75
9 2079/080 748.644 92.5
10 2080/081 748.644 0
Total Increment in Ten years 367.5
Summary of Underconstruction/planned & proposed transmission Line
Project
Voltage Transmission
S.N Description Management Total
Level Directorate
Directorate
132 kV 905 343 1,248
Under construction
1 220 kV 267 316 583
Transmission Line
400 kV 270 180 450
Total (Circuit km) 1,442 839 2,281
132 kV 668 268 936
Planed and Proposed
2 220 kV 1,764 - 1,764
Transmission Line
400 kV 1,748 1,886 3,634
Total (Circuit km) 4,180 2,154 6,334
Summary of Underconstruction/Planned & Proposed Substation
Transmission Project Management

S.N Description Total
Directorate Directorate
1 Under construction (MVA) 2,699 4,803 7,502
2 Planed and Proposed (MVA) 9,195 6,556 15,751

Under Construction High Voltage Transmission Lines

S.N. Transmission Line Type of Length (Circuit km) Conductor Nominal Expected
Ckts Type Aluminium Completion
Total Constructed Constructed Cross Year
till FY 80-81 in FY Section (FY)
80-81 only Area
(Sq. mm)
I Transmission Directorate
1 Singati-Lamosangu 2nd Circuit Single 40 40 BEAR 250 2024/25
2 Thankot-Chapagaon Double 56 16 BEAR 250
3 Burtibang-Paudi Amarai-Tamghas Double 66 15 15 BEAR 250 2024/25
4 Kushaha- Biratnagar Double 46 16 16 BEAR 250 2024/25
5 Dhalkebar-Loharpatti Double 38 37.5 37.5 CARDINAL 420 2024/25
6 Kohalpur-Surkhet-Dailekh Double 168 44 44 BEAR 250 2025/26
7 Balefi Corridor Double 40 CARDINAL 420 2025/26
8 Dhalkebar- Balganga Double 48 CARDINAL 420 2025/26
9 Kaligandaki- Ridi Double 44 BEAR 250 2025/26
10 Nawalpur (Lalbandi) Salimpur Double 40 BEAR 250 2025/26
11 Bhumahi-Hakui Double 32 BEAR 250 2025/26
12 Kabeli (Amarpur) Dhungesangu Double 40 BEAR 250 2025/26
13 Godak Soyak Double 16.00 BEAR 250 2025/26
14 Kushma -Lower Modi -Modi Double 30.00 BEAR 250 2025/26
1C, XLPE Cu
15 Birgunj-Parsauni UG Double 5.60 2025/26
Cable
Barhabise Lamosaghu 2nd

16 Single 12.00 BEAR 250 2024/25
Circuit (Sunkoshi 132 kV SS)
17 Nepalgunj-Nanpara Cross Border Double 33.00 BEAR 250 2025/26
18 Bafikot-Madichaur (Khungri) Double 150 BEAR 250 2026/27
Total 904.6 169 113
1 Chilime-Trishuli Double 72 50 26 BISON 350 2024/25
Koshi Corridor (Basantapur-

2 Single 35 20 20 MOOSE 500 2024/25
Dhungesangu 2nd ckt)
3 Tumlingtar-Sitalpati Double 36 MOOSE 500 2025/26
4 Lekhnath-Damauli Double 90.00 MOOSE 500 2025/26

5 Galchhi - Ratmate Double 34.00 MOOSE 500 2025/26
Total 267 70 46
1 Hetauda-Dhalkebar Double 270 104 104 MOOSE 500 2024/25
Total 270 104 104
1 Lapsifedi - Changunarayan - Duwakot Double 28 0 0 BEAR 250 2024/25
ACCC
2 Parwanipur - Pokhariya ** Double 84 0 0 376 2024/25
Amsterdam
Single Core 800 sq.

3 Bhaktapur - Thimi - Balkumari** Double 24 0 0 2024/25
XLPE MM Cu
4 Dandakhet - Rahughat Double 50 0 0 CARDINAL 420 2024/25
5 Ghorahi - Madichaur Double 80 0 0 CARDINAL 420 2024/25
6 Borang - Lapang Double 48 0 0 BEAR 250 2024/25
Single Core 800 sq.

7 Chobhar Patan ** Double 9 0 0 2024/25
XLPE MM Cu
8 Kohalpur Nepalgunj Double 20 0 0 BEAR 250 2024/25
Total 343
1 New Butwal - Bardaghat TL Double 42 26 26 BISON 350 2024/25
2 Dharapani - Khudi TL Double 56 0 0 Moose 500 2024/25
3 Khudi - Udipur TL Double 36 0 0 ACCC Drake 519.7 2024/25
4 Udipur - Bharatpur TL Double 134 12 6 ACCC Drake 519.7 2024/25
5 Lapang - Ratmate TL** Double 48 0 0 Twin Moose 500 2024/25
Total 316 38.0 32.0
1 New Khimti - Barhabise Double 88 70 24 MOOSE 500 2024/25
2 Barhabise - Kathmandu Double 92 86 58 MOOSE 500 2024/25
Total 180 156 82
(Note : ** - In the process of Procurement)

Planned and Proposed High Voltage Transmission Lines
Nominal
Length
Conductor Aluminium
S.N. Description Type of Ckts Circuit
Type Cross Section
km
Area (Sq.mm)
1 Arun Inaruwa Anarmani Double 460.00 MOOSE 500
2 Arun-Dudhkoshi-Tingla Double 230.00 MOOSE 500
3 Dudhkoshi-Dhalkebar Double 170.00 MOOSE 500
4 New Butwal Gorakhpur Double 40.00 MOOSE 500
5 Nijgadh -Harniya Multi 140.00 MOOSE 500
6 Harnaiya-Bodebarsain Multi 708.00 MOOSE 500
Total 1748.00
Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-Basantapur-

1 Single 106 MOOSE 500
Baneshwor-Tumlingtar)
2 Dhaubadi Iron Mine Double 16.00 BISON 350
3 Gandak Nepalgunj Multi 1276.00 MOOSE 500
Kathmandu Valley Transmission System

4 Multi, Double 320.00
Expansion
5 Chilime-Kerung Double 46.00 MOOSE 500
Total 1764.00
1 Godak -Anarmani Double 70.00 BEAR 250
2 Kamane-Faparbari (Jhurjhure) Double 90.00 BEAR 250
3 Shyaule-Safebagar Double 160.00 BEAR 250
4 Attariya- Dhangadi Double 36.00 BEAR 250
5 Auraha-Simara Double 12.00 BEAR 250
6 Dhaubadi-Meghauli Double 30.00 BEAR 250

7 Damak-Keraun-Biratnagar (Barju) Double 130.00 BEAR 250
8 Rupani-Bodebarsain Double 36.00 BEAR 250
9 Lahan Sukhipur Double 34.00 BEAR 250
Chandrapur-Sukhdevchaur
(Rajpur)
Total 668.00 250
II Project Management Directorate
1 Nijgadh - Ramauli Double 76.00 MOOSE 500
2 New Butwal-Lamahi Double 340.00 MOOSE 500
3 Lamahi-New Kohalpur Double 180.00 MOOSE 500
4 New Kohalpur-Dododhara Double 190.00 MOOSE 500
5 Dododhara(New Lamki)-New Attariya (Daiji) Double 180.00 MOOSE 500
6 Tingla Hub-Likhu Hub- New Khimti Double 110.00 MOOSE 500
7 New Khimti-Tamakoshi 3-Sunkoshi Hub-Dhalkebar Double 220.00 MOOSE 500
8 Budhigandaki Corridor (Philim-Gumda-Ratamate) Double 190.00 MOOSE 500
9 Damauli-Kusma-Burtibang-Bafikot Double 400.00 MOOSE 500
Total 1886.00
Okharpauwa-Tinpiple (LILO of existing

1 Multi 16 BISON 350
UT3A-Matatirtha Line)
Total 16.00
1 Dailekh - Kalikot - Jumla Double 164.00 BEAR 250
2 Lamosangu - Kavre/Ramechhap Double 80.00 BEAR 250
3 LILO of Nepalgunj-Nanpara Line Multi 24.00 BEAR 250
Total 268.00

Existing High Voltage Grid Substations

Voltage Capacity Capacity Total Increment
S.No Substation Ratio FY 079-80 FY 080-81 in FY 080-81
kV MVA MVA MVA
A Kathmandu Grid Division
132/66 45 45 0
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
1 Balaju
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 45 45 0
132/11 45 45
2 Chapali
132/66 49.5 49.5 0
132/66 49.5 49.5 0
132/66 37.8 37.8 0
132/66 37.8 37.8 0
132/66 37.8 37.8 0
3 Siuchatar
132/11 30 30 0
66/11 18 18 0
66/11 18 18 0
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
4 New Chabel
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
66/11 22.5 30 7.5
5 Lainchour
66/11 22.5 30 7.5
66/11 18 30 12
66/11 18 30 12
6 New Patan
66/11 18 30 12
66/11 30 30 0
132/11 45 45
132/11 45 45
7 Teku
66/11 22.5 45 22.5
66/11 22.5 45 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
8 K3
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
66/11 30 30 0
9 Baneshwor
66/11 30 30 0
132/66 49.5 49.5 0
132/66 49.5 49.5 0
10 Bhaktapur 132/11 45 45 0
132/11 22.5 45 22.5
132/11 22.5 45 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
11 Banepa
66/11 22.5 22.5
12 Panchkhal 66/11 10 10 0
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
13 Matatirtha 220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
132/33 30 30 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 45 45
66/33 10 10 0
14 Bagmati
66/11 6 6 0
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 30 30 0
15 Samundratar
33/11 8 8 0
33/11 8 8 0
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
16 Trishuli 3B HUB 220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
132/33 50 50
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
17 Chilime HUB 220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
220/132 53.33 53.33
132/33 50 50
B Hetauda Grid Division
132/66 45 45 0
132/66 20 45 25
18 Hetauda
66/11 10 10 0
66/11 30 30 0
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 30 30 0
19 Kamane
33/11 24 24 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 30 30 0
20 Bharatpur
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
220/132 160 160 0
21 New Bharatpur 220/132 160 160 0
132/11 30.0 30.0 0
66/33 30 30 0
66/33 12.5 30 17.5
22 Birgunj
66/11 30 30 0
66/11 30 30 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 22.5 22.5
23 Parwanipur
132/66 63 63 0
132/66 63 63 0
132/66 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
66/11 15 15 0
24 Simra
66/11 15 15 0
25 Amlekhgunj 66/11 10 10 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
26 Pathlaiya
132/33 30 30 0

132/33 30 30 0
27 Purbi Chitwan 132/33 30 30 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
400/220 166.67 166.67
400/220 166.67 166.67
400/220 166.67 166.67
28 New Hetauda
220/132 160 160
220/132 160 160
132/11 10 10
C Dhalkebar Grid Branch
132/33 30 30
132/33 63 63 0
29 Lahan
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 63 33
30 Chapur 132/33 30 63 33
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
400/220 315 315 0
400/220 315 315 0
400/220 315 315 0
220/132 315 315 0
220/132 315 315 0
31 Dhalkebar 220/132 160 160 0
220/132 160 160 0
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
32 Mirchaiya 132/33 30 30
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 63 63 0
33 Nawalpur
33/11 16 16 0
34 Rupani 132/33 63 63 0
D Duhabi Grid Division
132/33 30 30 0
35 Tingla
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
36 Duhabi
132/33 63 63 0
33/11 16.6 24 7.4
33/11 16.6 24 7.4
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 63 63 0
37 Anarmani 132/33 30 30 0
33/11 24 24 0
33/11 16.6 24 7.4
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
38 Damak
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6

132/33 63 63 0
39 Godak
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 20 20 0
40 Phidim
33/11 3 3 0
132/33 30 30 0
41 Amarpur (Kabeli)
33/11 3 3 0
42 Kushaha 132/11 22.5 22.5 0
400/220 315 315
400/220 315 315
400/220 315 315
43 Inaruwa 220/132 160 160 0
220/132 160 160 0
220/33 63 63 0
220/33 63 63 0
220/132 100 100 0
220/132 100 100 0
44 Tumlingtar
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 30 30 0
220/33 30 30 0
45 Baneshwor
220/33 30 30 0
220/132 33.33 33.33
220/132 33.33 33.33
220/132 33.33 33.33
46 Basantapur 220/132 33.33 33.33
220/132 33.33 33.33
220/132 33.33 33.33
132/33 30 30
47 Dhungesanghu 132/33 30 30
E Butwal Grid Division
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
48 Butwal
33/11 24.0 24.0 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
49 Bardghat
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 30 30 0
50 Chanauta
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 30 30 0
51 Kawasoti 132/33 30 30 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 30 30 0
52 Gandak
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
53 Motipur
33/11 16 16 0

132/33 30 30 0
54 Sandhikharka
33/11 16 16 0
132/33 45 45 0
55 Mainahiya 132/33 45 45 0
33/11 16 16 0
56 New Butwal 220/132 100 100 0
132/33 63 63 0
57 Sunwal 132/33 63 63 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/33 30 30
58 Tamghas
33/11 16 16
F Pokhara Grid Division
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 15 15 0
59 Damauli
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 3 3 0
132/11 30 30 0
60 Pokhara
132/11 30 30 0
132/33 30 30 0
61 Lekhnath 132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 30 30
62 Markichowk 132/33 12 12 0
132/33 30 30 0
63 Syangja
33/11 8 8 0
220/132 100 100 0
64 Dana
132/33 25 25 0
65 Kushma 220/132 100 100 0
132/33 30 30 0
66 Lahachowk
33/11 8 8 0
67 Kirtipur 132/11 10 10 0
G Attaria Grid Division
132/33 30.0 63.0 33
132/33 30.0 63.0 33
68 Attaria
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6
132/33 15 15 0
69 Lamki 132/33 15 15 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
132/33 30 30
70 Mahendranagar
132/33 30 30 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
71 Pahalmanpur
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 30 30 0
72 Syaule
33/11 8 8 0
H Khimti Grid Section
220/132 66.67 66.67
220/132 66.67 66.67
220/132 66.67 66.67
73 New Khimti
220/132 100 100 0
132/33 30 30
132/33 30 30 0
74 Singati 132/33 30 30 0

132/33 30 30 0
75 Garjyang
33/11 8 8 0
76 Indrawati 66/11 10 10 0
77 Lamosanghu 132/33 30 63 33
I Kohalpur Grid Section
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63 0
78 Kohalpur
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
79 Bhurigaon
33/11 8 8 0
80 Kusum 132/11 12.5 12.5 0
132/33 30 30 0
81 Hapure
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 63 63 0
132/33 63 63
82 Lamahi
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 63 63 0
83 Ghorahi 132/33 30 30 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
Summary of High Voltage Grid Substation

Total
Total Capacity Total
Transformer Capacity
S.No Voltage Rating (kV) FY 079-80 Increment
No. FY 080-81
(MVA) (MVA)
(MVA)
1 400/220 9 945 2390 1445
2 220/132 43 2190 3870 1680
3 220/33 4 186 186 0
4 132/66 13 610 635 25
5 132/33 85 2994 3532 538
6 132/11 29 548 835 288
7 66/33 3 53 70 18
8 66/11 33 661 780 119
9 33/11 52 681 752 71
Total 271 8867 13050 4183

Under Construction High Voltage Grid Substations

Voltage Expected
Total
Level Capacity Completion
S.No Name of Project Substation Capacity
(Ratio) Year
kV MVA MVA AD
Burtibang Paudi Amarai 132/33 3 Ø, 30
Burtibang 46 2024-25
Tamghas Sandhikharka 33/11 16
1
Gorusinghe 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø, 30
Paudi Amarai 46 2024-25
Transmission Line 33/11 16
Kushaha Biratnagar 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63
2 Biratnagar 142 2024-25
Transmission Line 33/11 3 Ø, 16
Dhalkebar Loharpati 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø, 2x30
3 Loharpatti 92.5 2024-25
Transmission Line 132/11 3 Ø, 22.5
1 Ø, 7x33.33
Tumlingtar Sitalpati 220 kV 220/132
4 Sitalpati Bank 224 2025/26
Transmission Line 132/33
1 Ø, 4x8 Bank
220/33 3 Ø, 63
5 Dharan 220/33 kV substation Dharan 73 2026/27
33/11 3 Ø, 10
Kaligandaki Ridi132 kV 132/33 3 Ø, 30
6 Ridi 38 2024/25
Transmission Line 33/11 3 Ø, 8
Lalbandi Salimpur 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø, 2x30
7 Salimpur 84 2025/26
Transmission Line 33/11 3 Ø, 1x24
Dhalkebar Balganga 132 kV
8 Balganga 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63 126 2025/26
Transmission Line
Bhumahi Hakui132 kV
9 Hakui 132/33 3 Ø, 2x100 200 2025/26
Transmission Line
Malekhu 132 kV Substation
10 Malekhu 132/33 3 Ø, 2x30 60 2024-25
Expansion
1 Ø, 7x100
Lekhnath 220/132 600 2025/26
Bank
Lekhnath Damauli 220 kV
11 220/132 3 Ø, 2x63 126 2025/26
Transmission Line
Damauli 132/33 3 Ø, 2x30 60 2025/26
33/11 3 Ø, 2x8 16
Birgunj Parsauni 132 kV UG Parsauni 132/33 3 Ø,2x100 200 2024/25
12
Transmission Line Birgunj 132/33 3 Ø,2x100 200 2024/25
New Khimti - Lamosanghu
1 Ø, 3x66.67
13 Kathmandu Transmission Line New Khimti 220/132 200 2025/26
Bank
Upgradation
14 Surkhet 132 kV Substation Surkhet 132/33 3 Ø,2x30 60 2024/25
Kohalpur - Surkhet-Dailekh 132 132/33 3 Ø,2x30
15 Dailekh 105
kV Transmission Line 33/11 3 Ø,2x22.5
Total 2,698.50
II Under Project Management Directorate
220/132 1 Ø, 4x53.33
1 220 kV Bahrabise Substation Barhabise 165 2023/24
132/11 3 Ø, 1x5
Chobhar 132/11 3 Ø, 2x45 90 2023/24
Kathmandu Valley Transmission
2 Futung 132/11 3 Ø, 2x45 90 2023/24
Capacity Reinforcement Project
Thimi 132/11 3 Ø, 2x45 90 2023/24
Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV
3 Markichowk 220/132 1 Ø, 7x53.33 320 2022/23
TL Project

220/132 1 Ø, 4x53.33
Udipur 210 2023/24
132/33 3 Ø, 1x50
Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV TL 220/132 1 Ø, 4x53.33
4 Khudi 210 2023/24
Project 132/33 3 Ø, 1x50
132/33 1 Ø, 4x33.33
Dharapani 130 2023/24
132/33 3 Ø, 1x30
220/132 1 Ø, 4x53.33
Lapsiphedi 182.5
132/11 3 Ø, 1x22.5 2023/24
Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan
5 Changunarayan 132/11 3 Ø, 1x45 45
SS Project
Teku 132/11 3 Ø, 2x45 90
2023/24
132/66 3 Ø, 1x63 63
New Khimti 400/220 1 Ø, 7x105 630 2023/24
New Khimti - Barhabise -
6 Barhabise 400/220 1 Ø, 7x53.33 320 2023/24
Lapsiphedi 400 kV SS Project
Lapsiphedi 400/220 1 Ø, 4x105 315 2023/24
Parwanipur - Pokhariya 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63
7 Pokhariya 171 2024/25
TL Project** 132/11 3 Ø, 1x45
Kathmandu Valley Transmission 132/66 3 Ø, 2x63
8 Capacity Reinforcement Project Balkumari 216 2024/25
132/11 3 Ø, 2x45
(Phase II)**
Borang-Lapang 132 kV Borang 132/33 3 Ø, 30 30
and Lapang-Ratmate 220
9 220/132 1 Ø, 7x33.33 2024/25
kV Transmission Line and Lapang 230
132/33 3 Ø, 30
Substation project
Ghorahi Madichaur 132 kV
10 Madichaur 132/33 3 Ø, 30 30 2024/25
Transmission Line
Dadakhet 132/33 3 Ø, 30 30
Dadakhet Rahughat132 kV
11 220/132 1 Ø, 7x33.33 2023/24
Transmission Line Rahughat 230
132/33 3 Ø, 30
12 132 kV Pangtang Substation Pangtang 132/33 3 Ø, 30 30 2023/24
132/33 3 Ø, 2x63
13 132 kV Keraun Substation Keraun 148.5 2023/24
132/11 3 Ø, 22.5
14 132 kV Mulpani Substation Mulpani 132/11 3 Ø, 2x45 90 2023/24
15 132 kV Dumkibas Substation Dumkibas 132/33 3 Ø, 2x30 60 2024/25
16 132 kV Amlkehgunj Substation Amlekhgunj 132/66 3 Ø, 2x100 200 2024/25
Bakaspur,
17 132 kV Bakaspur Substation 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63 126 2024/25
Nepalgunj
132/66 3 Ø, 2x63
16 132 kV New Patan substation ** New Patan 261 2024/25
132/11 3 Ø, 3x45
Total 4803
** Under
procurement
process

Planned and Proposed Construction High Voltage Grid Substations

Voltage Total
Capacity
S.No Name of Project Substation Level (Ratio) Capacity
kV MVA MVA
Dhaubadi Iron Mine 220 kV 220/132 3 Ø, 2x160
1 Dhaubadi 446
Transmission Line 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63
220/132 1 Ø,7x53.33
2 Palpa 220 kV Substation Palpa 132/33 3 Ø,2x63 478
33/11 3 Ø,2x16
Godak Anarmani 132 kV Transmission
3 Anarmani 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63 126
Line
Lahan - Sukhipur 132 kV Transmission
4 Sukhipur 132/33 3 Ø,2x30 60
Line
Rupani - Bodebarsain 132 kV
5 Bodebarsain 132/33 3 Ø,2x30 60
Transmission Line
Chandrapur - Sukhdevchaur 132 kV 3 Ø,2x63
6 Sukhdevchaur 132/33 151
Transmission Line 3 Ø,25
7 Birauta 132 kV Substation Birauta 132/11 3 Ø,2x30 60
Syaule-Safebagar 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø,2x30
8 Safebagar 76
Transmission Line 33/11 3 Ø,1x16
Bafikot-Khungri (Madichaur) 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø,1x30
9 Ghartigaun 46
Thapathali 132/11 3 Ø,2x45 90
Kathmandu Valley System Raj Durbar 132/11 3 Ø,2x45 90
10
Reinforcement Maharajgunj 132/11 3 Ø,2x45 90
Sirutar 132/11 3 Ø,2x30 60
Attariya Dhangadhi 132 kV 132/33 3 Ø,2x63
11 Dhangadhi 148.5
Transmission Line 33/11 3 Ø,1x22.5
Auraha Simara 132 kV Transmission 132/33 3 Ø,2x63
12 Auraha 171
Line 33/11 3 Ø,2x22.5
132/33 3 Ø,2x30
Gaidakot 82.5
Dhaubadi-Meghauli 132kV 33/11 3 Ø,1x22.5
13
Meghauli 148.5
33/11 3 Ø,1x22.5
Kathmandu Valley Transmission 220, 132 and
14 Agreegate 4129
System Expansion 66 kV
400/220 3 Ø,2x500
15 Nijgadh 400 kV Substation Nijgadh 220/132 3 Ø,2x200 1526
132/33 3 Ø,2x63
Nijgadh-Harnaiya 400 kV Transmission 220/132 3 Ø,2x200
16 Harnaiya 526
Line 132/33 3 Ø,2x63
Harnaiya-Bodhebarsain 400 kV 3 Ø,2x315
17 Bodebarsain 400/132 630
Transmission Line
Total 9194.5

I Project Managment Directorate

1 Kohalpur - Nepalgunj 132 kV Transmission Line Nepalgunj 132/33 3 Ø, 2x63 126
2 Arun Khola (Dumkibas) 132 kV Substation Dumkibas 132/33/11 3 Ø, 2x30 60
3 Mulpani Substation Mulpani 132/11 3 Ø, 2x45 90
400/220/132 630
Lamahi 720
132/11 90
New Butwal - Lamahi - Kohalpur - New Lamki - 400/220/132 630

4 New Kohalpur 720
New Attariya 400 kV Transmission Line 132/11 90
400/220/132 630
New Attariya 720
132/11 90
Tingla Hub-Likhu Hub- New Khimti 400 kV
5 Likhu Hub 400/220/132 630 630
Transmission Line
New Khimti-Tamakoshi 3-Sunkoshi Hub-
6 Sunkoshi Hub 400/220/132 630 630
Dhalkebar 400 kV Transmission Line
Budhigandaki corridor 400 kV Transmission
7 Philim / Gumda 400/220/132 630
Line
132/33 63
Kalikot 108
Dailekh - Kalikot - Jumla 132 kV Transmission 132/11 45
8
Line 132/33 63
Jumla 108
132/11 45
Kushma 400/220/132 630 630
Damauli - Kushma - Burtibang - Banfikot 400
9 Burtibang 400/220/132 630 630
kV Transmission Line
Banfikot 400/220/132 630 630
Lamosangu - Kavre / Ramechhap 132 kV Kavre/ 132/33 63

10 108
Transmission Line Ramechhap 132/11 45
Old Nepalgunj
11 Nepalgunj-Nanpara 132 kV Transmission Line 132/33 3 Ø, 2x30 60
(33/11 kV)
1 Ø, 7x66.67
220/132 400
Bank
Okharpauwa-Tinpiple 220 kV Transmission
12 Tinpiple
Line 132/66 3 Ø, 2x63 126
132/11 3 Ø, 2x30 60
Total 6556

DCSD Loss Percentage

S.N. Category Koshi Madhesh Bagmati Bagmati Gandaki Lumbini Lumbini Karnali Sudurpaschim Total
PO PO PO DO PO PO DO PO PO
1. Received 1,904,847,614 2,524,075,713 2,549,633,065 765,108,812 746,113,762 1,580,566,002 709,027,438 105,272,743 425,942,129 11,310,587,279
Energy, KWH
2. Sales Energy, 1,716,856,282 2,138,229,446 2,406,877,299 710,064,219 686,757,980 1,459,321,284 648,097,419 82,337,872 376,944,596 10,225,486,397
KWH
3. Loss Unit, 187,991,332 385,846,267 142,755,766 55,044,593 59,355,783 121,244,718 60,930,019 22,934,872 48,997,533 1,085,100,882
KWH
4. Loss 9.87% 15.29% 5.60% 7.19% 7.96% 7.67% 8.59% 21.79% 11.50% 9.59%
percentage
(2023/024)
5. Loss 10.38% 13.79% 6.29% 9.82% 8.47% 8.48% 8.60% 16.20% 10.99% 9.76%
percentage
(2022/023)
6. Loss 11.72% 14.17% 6.97% 7.38% 9.10% 12.83% 9.81% 15.27% 13.30% 10.86%
percentage
(2021/022)
*PO=Provincial Office, DO=Division Office
Distribution System Data for F/Y 2080/81 (2023/024)

Substation Line Length (km) Distribution Transformers
Provincial Number of 33/11
S.No. Capacity Capacity
Office kV Substations 33 kV 11 KV 0.4/0.23 kV Total Quantity
(MVA) (MVA)
1 Koshi PO 35 583.50 1235.42 10267.66 27659.10 8648 719.70
2 Madhesh PO 26 489.40 791.70 7207.67 23686.73 7809 786.01
3 Bagmati PO 22 175.60 537.40 7802.38 25438.67 8829 1075.65

4 Bagmati PDO 11 143.80 316.44 3484.12 9107.28 3102 261.37
5 Gandaki PO 26 243.25 771.60 5603.39 14306.45 4179 287.06
6 Lumbini PO 25 365.30 1358.72 4830.19 14846.99 4813 481.30
7 Lumbini PDO 13 207.20 1242.09 3889.10 11711.51 3329 294.26
8 Karnali PO 12 87.10 542.50 3047.78 7981.12 1813 107.45
9 Sudurpaschim PO 26 228.60 780.05 4543.26 15739.54 2952 187.00
Total 196 2523.75 7575.92 50675.55 150477.38 45474 4199.80

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Nepal Electricity Authority 1

Upper Tamakoshi Dam

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Front Cover: 400 kV Transmission Towers in Koshi River

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

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Nepal Electricity Authority 5

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Nepal Electricity Authority 7

Mr. Dipak Khadka

Mr. Kul Man Ghising

Internal Audit Department Managing Director's Secretariat

Planning, Monitoring & Information Business Development Project Management

Lumbini Province Division

Karnali Provincial Office,

Sudur Pashchim Provincial

Nepal Electricity Authority

Deputy Managing Directors

Mr. Lok Hari Luintel Mr. Ramji Bhandari

Mr. Durga Nanda Bariyait Mr. Rajan Dhakal

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Nepal Electricity Authority 1

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Nepal Electricity Authority 3

2024/25. Rural Electrification and Distribution d) Subsidiary Companies

Nepal Electricity Authority 5

Nepal Electricity Authority 7

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We aim to enhance the capacity of transmission including Exim Banks.

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h) Acknowledgements Exim bank of Korea, who have always helped

I am also grateful to the development partners

Timeline of Hydropower Development by NEA

Major Achievements significant milestone in Nepal's power sector

Comparison between Achievement of Designed generation and Target generation

of KL1, KL2 and KL3 reached 174 GWh in this

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Source: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Climate Division

According to the Department of Hydrology and Large Generation Operation

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and rubber seal of Diversion Gates were

one (UT3A) is ROR type. Kulekhani I collects

Kali Gandaki ‘A’ Hydropower Station

The cumulative generation of the plant till

Major activities this year • Repair and maintenance of diversion weir

Marsyangdi Hydropower Station

The cumulative generation of the plant till

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(UT3A) Hydro Power Station is a run-of-river • Replacement of bottom seal, repair

The cumulative generation of the plant till the

Response of reservoir water level with corresponding monthly generation

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minimum water level of Kulekhani reservoir Kulekhani II Hydropower Station

Sand blasting for surface preparation at

• Under Water Repair and Maintenance of

Medium Generation Operation and

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Trishuli Hydropower Station