Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), founded on August 16, 1985, is the parent generator and distributor of electric power under the supervision of the government of Nepal.
NEA owns Hydroelectric Plants connected to the grid amounting to 480 Megawatts. It also buys power from Independent Power Producers (IPP) amounting to 230 Megawatts. It operates two fuel operated plants generating 53 Megawatts of Electricity. The total capacity of the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) which NEA operates stands at 757 Megawatts. With the demand for electricity ever increasing, NEA has not been able to cope with demand. As a result of which Nepal faces load shedding for up to 16 hours a day during the dry season. Various projects are underway to help meet the electricity demand but these have been plagued by delays.
Total Sales of Electricity (GWh) 3,746.00 2016 Total Available Electric Energy (GWh) 5,100.11 2016
The only set back of the Nepal Hydroelectric project is that, the energy cannot be stored. And, most of the station maximum production will only reach when the rain-water or snow is in maximum supply. That is in the dry season the reservoir will run dry and the hydro-power generation will drop drastically. Hence, severe shortage in electricity. However, building a large reservoir with proper relocation of people can help mitigate this problem.
Power Trade Department, as of Poush 30, 2072
IPPs' Hydro Power Projects (Operation)
- Total Capacity = 302.866Â MW
Greater than 10 MW
IPPs' Hydropower Projects (Under Construction )
- Total Capacity = 1,617,496Â kW
Greater than 10 MW
Hydropower Projects
- Total Capacity = 750,203Â kW
Greater than 10 MW
Diesel Power Stations
References
External links
- Official website
- Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN)
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