Nepal Electricity Authority
Electric power generation and distribution authority of Nepal
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Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA; Nepali: नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरण), founded on 16 August 1985, is the parent generator, transmittor and retail distributor of electric power under the supervision of the Government of Nepal.[1]
| नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरण | |
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| Abbreviation | NEA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 16 August 1985 |
| Type | Governmental Corporation |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu |
Managing Director | Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha (acting) |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
Parent organization | Ministry of Energy, Government of Nepal |
| Website | http://nea.org.np/ |
Formerly called | Nepal Electricity Corporation |
NEA has its own power plants. In addition it also buys power from Independent Power Producers (IPP). Most of the power is generated from hydro electricity. It operates two fuel operated plants generating 53 Megawatts.[2][3][4] Nepal’s total installed electricity generation capacity has reached 4,296 MW. This milestone, confirmed by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, includes output from both the Nepal Electricity Authority and private sector producers.
Power production
Plants owned by NEA
NEA owns and operates following power plants. It has a dedicated department for operation and maintenance for those plants.
| Total Sales of Electricity | Total Available | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 4,764.678 GWh | 6,257.73 GWh | 2017 |
| 5,560.24 GWh | 2018 |
| Hydropower Station | Capacity (MW) | Project Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Kali Gandaki A, Syangja | 144 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Middle Marshyangdi Hydropower Station, Lamjung | 70 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Marshyangdi Hydropower Station, Tanahun | 69 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Kulekhani I Hydropower Plant, Makawanpur | 60 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Kulekhani II Hydropower Plant, Makawanpur | 32 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Chameliya Hydropower Plant, Darchula | 30 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Trishuli Hydropower Station, Nuwakot | 24 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Gandak Hydropower Plant, Nawalparasi | 15 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| ModiKhola Hydropower Station, Parbat | 14.8 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Devighat Hydropower Plant, Nuwakot | 14.1 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Sunkoshi Hydropower Station, Sindhupalchok | 10.05 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| PuwaKhola Hydropower Station, Ilam | 6.2 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Chatara Hydropower Station, Sunsari | 3.2 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Panauti Hydropower Station, Kavre | 2.4 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Seti Hydropower Station, Pokhara | 1.5 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Fewa Hydropower Station, Pokhara | 1 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Sundarijal Hydropower Plant, Sundarijal | 0.97 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Upper Trishuli 3 'A' | 60 | Nepal Electricity Authority |
Independent power producers
NEA being a de facto purchaser of any electricity generated inside Nepal, it buys electricity from all the IPPs of Nepal.[5][6]
Solar Power Stations
| S.N. | Company | Project Name | Location | Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepal Electricity Authority | Nuwakot Solar Power Station | Bidur, Nuwakot | 25 |
| 2 | Nepal Electricity Authority | Singhadurbar Solar Project | Singhadurbar, Kathmandu | 1.3 |
Diesel power stations
| Name | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Location | Owner | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duhabi Multifuel | 39 | 1997 | sunsari | ||
| Hetauda | 14.41 | 2012 | Makwanpur | [7] | |
Transmission and distribution lines
All transmission and distributions lines in Nepal is owned and operated by NEA. As of 2024, Nepal's total transmission line length is 6,507 kilometers. This includes 4,136 km of 132 kV, 1,213 km of 220 kV, 644 km of 400 kV, and 514 km of 66 kV. NEA is constructing 236 transmission line projects with capacities of 132 kV, 220 kV, and 400 kV.[8]
International power trade
Power trade with India
NEA is involved in cross border power trading with the neighbouring countries. It buys electricity from Indian producers when there is power deficit in Nepal. It sells when there is power surplus.[9]
Power trade with Bangladesh
In 2024 NEA started selling electricity to Bangladesh via Indian transmission line. At the first stage 40 MW electricity was dispatched. The dispatch was based on triparty agreement between Vidyut Vyapar Nigam of India, Bangladesh Power Development Board and NEA.[10][11]
