PAMPHA BHUSAL, MINISTER, MINISTRY OF ENERGY, WATER RESOURCES AND IRRIGATION

 Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is celebrating the 37th anniversary of its creation.
 NEA was established in the year of 1985 with the responsibility of generation, transmission and
distribution of electricity across the country.
 It has been setting out all its plans and programs in line with the policies of the Ministry of
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.
 Addition of 735 MW of power in the Integrated Power System of Nepal with the successful
commercial operation of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project, a national pride project
developed by NEA Subsidiary. With this, the installed capacity in the country has reached to
2,190 MW.
 Another major milestone achieved by NEA in the year is the enhancement in electricity
trading with India. NEA has been exporting up to 364 MW power from six hydropower
projects to India in the Day Ahead Market of Indian Energy Exchange.
 we started providing free energy to consumers consuming less than 20 units of electricity in a
month.

SUSHIL CHANDRA TIWARI SECRETARY MINISTRY OF ENERGY, WATER RESOURCES AND IRRIGATION

 Electrification in additional 10 districts has been achieved in the past year and 93% of the
population across the country now has access to electricity from the national grid.
 The number of NEA’s consumers has reached to 4.77 million.
 NEA has completed the construction of several crucial transmission lines- 220 kV Marshyangdi-
Kathmandu ,132 kV Solu Corridor, 220 kV Koshi Corridor and many Substation projects that has
enhanced the grid connectivity in the country.

MR. KUL MAN GHISING MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEA MEMBER SECRETARY

 With the addition of a generation capacity of 735 MW, including NEA’s solar power into the
system, Nepal has entered into the era of energy surplus during the wet season months.
 Nepal for the export of about 364 MW of power from various hydropower projects and,
accordingly, NEA has been exporting the same through Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur 400 kV
transmission line to the Day-Ahead Market of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).
 NEA has received AA++ rating from International Credit Rating Association (ICRA), Nepal,
proving itself as a highly secured organization with a sound financial capacity.
 NEA has been implementing various ICT tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),
Revenue Management System (RMS), Geographical Information System (GIS) Mapping, Smart
Metering and Substation Automation for transforming NEA into a complete digital entity.
Likewise, Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) will be implemented to
help the organization recognize potential security threats, unauthorized access or identities and
vulnerabilities.
 The number of consumers of NEA has been increasing gradually over the years and, in FY
2021/22, it has reached 4.77 million, an increase by 5.23 % against 4.53 million in the previous
year.
 The figure does not include the consumers under Community Rural Electrification, which is
serving about 0.55 million consumers in rural areas. Hence, the total consumers served has
reached 5.32 million.
 Domestic consumer category remained the largest sector with 92.71% share of the total
consumers. Industrial consumer accounted for 1.36% and commercial, non-commercial and
other consumers accounted for 5.93 % respectively.
 The total population with access to grid connected electricity has reached 92.51% in FY 2021/22.
 NEA’s hydropower plants including small power stations generated the highest recorded annual
energy of 3,259 GWh in FY 2021/22, an increase by 16.23 % over the generation of 2,804 GWh
in FY 2020/21.
 The energy purchased from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and NEA’s subsidiaries was
4,286 GWh and 1,976 GWh, an increase by 38.57 % and 1,235.14 % from the figure of 3,093
GWh and 148 GWh in FY 2020/21.
 The total energy imported from India was 1,543 GWh in FY 2021/22 as compared to 2,806 GWh
in FY 2020/21, a decrease by 45.01%.
 The total available energy in the system increased by 25% to 11,064 GWh in FY 2021/22 over the
corresponding figure of 8,851 GWh in FY 2020/21.
 Out of the total available energy, NEA and its subsidiaries contributed 47.32%, whereas import
from India and purchase from domestic IPPs accounted for 13.94% and 38.74% respectively.
 The contribution of the total internal generation to the total available energy has increased from
68% in FY 2020/21 to 86% in FY 2021/22.
 The total energy consumption in FY 2021/22 was 8,823 GWh, an increase by 21.28 % over the
corresponding figure of 7,275 GWh in FY 2020/21.
 The total export to India soared to 493 GWh in FY 2021/22 against the previous year’s figure of
38 GWh only.
 NEA has also been successful in reducing the system loss from 17.18 % in FY 2020/21 to 15.38
% in FY 2021/22.

Ongoing Projects
 They are Chainpur Seti HEP, Aandhi Khola Storage HEP and Begnas Rupa Pump Storage HEP.
 NEA has signed MOU with Satluz Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), India for the joint development of
Arun 4 HEP with an indicative capacity of 490.2 MW.
 The major transmission line projects commissioned were Koshi corridor 220 kV (106 ckt km.),
Solu Corridor 132 kV (180 ckt km.) Marshyangdi – Kathmandu 220 kV (164 ckt. Km.), Motipur –
Sandhikharka 132 kV (74 ckt km), Bardaghat – Sardi 132 kV (28 ckt km), Butwal – Mainahiya 132
kV (36 ckt. Km) and New Modi - Lahachowk 132 kV (40 ckt. Km.).
 Likewise, the new grid substation projects commissioned were New Butwal 220/132 kV ( 100
MVA ), Motipur 132/33/11 kV (46 MVA), Sandhikharka 132/33/11 kV (46 MVA), Mainahiya
132/33 kV (45 MVA), Lahachowk 132/33/11 kV (38 MVA), New Modi 132 kV switching station,
Nawalpur 132/33/11 kV (79 MVA), Bharatpur (Anptari) 132/11 kV (30 MVA), New Khimti
220/132 (100 MVA), Kirtipur 132/11 (10 MVA), Ghorahi 132/33 (63 MVA), Singati 132/33 (30
MVA), Garjyang 132/33 (30 MVA), Inaruwa 220/132/33 kV (446 MVA), Baneswor 220/33 kV (60
MVA) and Tumlingtar 220/132/33 kV (260 MVA).
 The total length of transmission lines of 66 kV and above in operation is 5,329 circuit kilometer
(ckt.km) and those constructed in FY 2021/22 is 455 ckt.km.
 Similarly, a total of 715 MVA substation capacity, including up-gradation of existing substations
has been added to the system in FY 2021/22. This has increased the total substation capacity to
7,149 MVA, with 5,017 MVA being added in the last seven years only.
 The total lengths of under-construction transmission lines at 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV levels
are 1,430 ckt. km, 930 ckt. km and 754 ckt. km respectively, with the total of 3,114 ckt. km.
Similarly, the total capacity of substations under construction is 7,857 MVA.
 The total of 1,470 ckt.km, 251 ckt.km and 3,010 ckt. Km of 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV
transmission lines respectively are planned and proposed. Similarly, 10,463 MVA of additional
substation capacity is also planned to be built within the next few years.

 NEA managed to substantially electrify 10 additional districts in FY 2021/22. This is in addition to

the 32 districts already electrified in the previous years.

 NEA commissioned 11 new distribution substations of 33/11 kV corresponding to the capacity of

136 MVA in FY 2021/22 to bring the total number to 172 corresponding to the total capacity of
2,064 MVA.

 Likewise, the total line lengths corresponding to 33 kV, 11 kV and 0.4/0.23 Kv, voltage levels
completed as of FY 2021/22 were 6,620 ckt. km, 44,840 ckt. km and 1,36,595 ckt. km
respectively, whereas the line lengths commissioned in FY 2021/22 alone were 572 ckt. km,
3,659 ckt. km and 8,577 ckt. km respectively.

 A total of 39,361 distribution transformers with the capacity of 3,845 MVA has been installed in
the system up to the fiscal year under review, which includes 2,198 numbers of distribution
transformers of capacity 222 MVA installed in FY 2021/22.

 In addition, 256 MVA capacity of 33/11 kV substation, 2,475 km of 33/11 kV overhead line, 840
km of 11 kV underground distribution line, 12,120 km of 400 Volt overhead line and 1,117 km of
400-volt underground line are being constructed in different parts of the country under Project
Management Directorate (PMD).

 Similarly, for safety, reliability as well as from the aesthetic point of view, underground cable
laying works to upgrade the distribution system are underway in different parts of Kathmandu,
namely; under Ratnapark, Maharajgunj, Kuleshwor, Kirtipur, Jorpati and Baneshwor distribution
centers. Similarly, survey works have been completed for underground cable laying in Thimi,
Bhaktapur, Pulchowk and Lalitptur distribution centers and the construction work will start
soon.

 Furthermore, contract has been signed in FY 2021/22 for underground cable laying works in
Pokhara and Bharatpur and currently the survey work is going on.
  NEA has also started adopting modern digital technology into its system to enhance its
operational efficiency, reduce energy theft and enable itself to serve its consumers in a better
way.

 The implementation of Smart Grid and Smart Metering system will increase efficiency and
reduce losses.

 NEA has already initiated the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in NEA
offices and Revenue Management System (RMS) in distribution centers.

 Distribution Command Control and Data Center is nearing completion at the Load Dispatch
Center premises at Suichatar, Kathmandu

 Substation Automation System(SAS) in all transmission grid substations throughout Nepal is

being implemented. Automation of grid substations will ensure controlled and systematic
operation of the grid system. This will ultimately lead to reliable power supply and remarkable
savings in the operation of the grid substations.

 The demand side management with energy efficiency program implemented in the past to
reduce peak and energy demands of the system as a whole will be continued in the coming
years.

 Capacitor Bank installation project for different substations and distribution transformers, which
has helped improve voltage profile and reduce technical loss will be implemented in all Grid and
Distribution Substations as required.

Subsidiary Companies

 Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL):

 the first subsidiary company of NEA, owns the Chilime HEP (22.1 MW).
 It has formed three subsidiary companies, namely; Rashuwagadhi Hydropower
Company Limited (RGHCL) to develop Rashuwagadhi HEP (111 MW), Madhya
Bhotekoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MBJCL) to develop Middle Bhotekoshi HEP (102
MW) and Sanjen Jalvidyut Company Limited (SJCL) to develop Sanjen HEP (42.5 MW)
and Upper Sanjen HEP (14.8 MW).
 These projects are part of the GoN’s programme, “Nepal ko Pani Janata ko Lagani: Harek
Nepali Bidyut ko Share Dhani”.
 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UTKHPL): Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456 MW), a national
pride project, started commercial generation from August, 2021.
 Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL): Tanahu Hydropower Project (140 MW) is being developed
under THL, a subsidiary company of NEA, under co-financing from ADB, JICA and EIB.
 Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL): This Company was established with NEA and
Nepal Telecom as promoters, to develop Upper Trishuli 3B HEP (37 MW) as a cascade of Upper
 Trishuli 3A HEP. GoN has included this project into its “Nepal ko Pani Janata ko Lagani: Harek
Nepali Bidyut ko Share Dhani” programme.
 Raghuganga Hydropower Limited (RGHPL): RGHPL was established as a subsidiary company of
NEA to develop Rahughat Hydroelectric Project (40 MW).
 Upper Arun Hydroelectric Ltd (UAHEL): UAHEL was formed as a subsidiary company of NEA for
the development of Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project (1,061 MW)
 Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited (TKJVC): Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited has been
incorporated for the development of Tamakoshi V HEP (99.8 MW), which is a cascade
development of the Upper Tamakoshi HEP.
 Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited: This Company, as a subsidiary of NEA, has been
established for the implementation of Dudhkoshi Storage HEP (635 MW).
 Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MJCL): MJCL is a Subsidiary Company of NEA established to
develop and implement two projects namely Upper Modi A Hydroelectric Project (UMAHEP)
42MW and Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project (UMHEP) 19.8 MW in Kaski District of Gandaki
Province.
 Utterganga Power Company Limited UGPCL): This company was established as a subsidiary of
NEA to undertake the study and development of Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric Project (828
MW) in Baglung district of Gandaki Province.
 NEA Engineering Company Limited (NEC): NEA established NEC as a subsidiary company in 2017
to provide complete engineering services and solutions in the development of the energy sector
as well as other infrastructures.NEA holds majority ownership of 51% and remaining 49% is held
by Vidyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Rashtriya Prasaran Grid Company Limited (RPGCL)
and HIDCL
 Nepal Power Trading Company Limited (NPTC): NPTC has been established with the objective of
carrying out power trading within and outside the country.
 Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited (PTCN): This is a subsidiary company of NEA,
established with the objective of developing high voltage transmission interconnection system
between Nepal and India for mutual benefit. The Nepal portion of the 400 kV double circuit line
between Dhalkebar and Muzaffarpur was implemented by PTCN.

Private Sector Participation

 NEA has been facilitating the participation of the private sector through Power Purchase
Agreements (PPA) to ensure meeting the energy demand. NEA has fixed posted rates for energy
purchase from three categories of hydro projects; viz Run of River (ROR), Peaking Run of River
(PROR) and Storage type projects.
 Total number of IPPs-owned projects in operation to 132 with a combined installed capacity of
1,532 MW, with NEA subsidiary company projects contributing 478 MW.
 Likewise, NEA has been prioritizing the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the Peaking Run-
Off-River projects and accordingly signing PPAs in Take-or-Pay basis is in progress.

Cross Border Power Trading

 717 MW of new hydropower projects from NEA’s subsidiary companies and the private sector
has mustered enough confidence to NEA for exporting significant quantum of power to India
during the wet season.
 It was for the first time that the Government of India (GoI) granted an approval of around 364
MW of power export from 6 hydropower projects in Nepal to “DayAhead Market” of IEX soon
after the visit of the Nepalese Prime Minister to India, during which a Joint Vision Statement on
Power Sector Cooperation was issued on 2 April, 2022.
 With this approval, NEA started selling power in the IEX’s Day-Ahead Market everyday through
the submission of sell-bids for the next day’s every 15-minute time slot through the power
export to IEX. This took place for the first time on 3 November, 2021 through
DhalkebarMuzaffarpur 400 kV transmission line.
 power import on the Day-Ahead basis from IEX through 132 kV Tanakpur-Mahendranagar
transmission line since 15 January, 2022 instead of relying on bilateral mode of transaction
alone before it.
 New Butwal – Gorakhpur 400 kV transmission line through JV Company between NEA and
POWERGRID of India on 3 August, 2021.
 Likewise, under the Nepal-China cooperation in power sector for the construction of the
Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400 kV transmission line, the feasibility study has been
completed.
 NEA is initiating construction of Dudhkoshi reservoir (635 MW), Upper Arun (1061 MW),
Chainpur Seti (210 MW), Tamakoshi V (99 MW) and Upper and Lower Modi (60 MW) projects
with utmost priority.
 Likewise, Arun 4 Hydropower Project (490.2 MW) is being developed by joint venture company
between NEA and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, India.
 With the commissioning of Upper Tamakoshi HEP into the system, we have been experiencing
surplus electricity situation during the wet season. The primary aim will be to increase domestic
consumption and then go for export. We have already initiated steps to increase domestic
consumption in various ways including electric cooking and the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
 We have already initiated steps to increase domestic consumption in various ways including
electric cooking and the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This will not only help consume additional
energy but also save the country from millions of dollars being spent on oil and gas.
 NEA has already started the installation of EV charging stations based on DC Fast Charging
Technology at 51 prime locations all over Nepal, whereas it is encouraging to note that
numerous private companies have started to establish charging stations at different locations.
 NEA is making all efforts to trigger this trade business with Bangladesh through the designated
counterpart, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), by utilizing the spare capacity of
the existing India-Bangladesh cross border transmission lines. NEA has also been consulting with
the Indian power traders, which are already engaged in the power trade with Bangladesh
 JV Company of NEA and Power Grid Corporation of India for the development and construction
of the Indian portion of New Butwal-Gorakhpur 400 KV (Quad Moose) Transmission Line and the
partnership with the POWERGRID shall be continued for the development of other cross border
interconnections also  to the extent possible so that there is adequate power transfer capacity in
the cross border transmission lines to export Nepal’s surplus power to the markets of
neighboring countries in various timeframes.
 NEA will  carry out necessary consultations and deliberations with the concerned agencies in
India to allow power trading through other entities besides North Bihar Power Distribution
Company Limited (NBPDCL), by paying the wheeling charges for the existing transmission system
within Bihar, to avoid non-utilization of various 132 kV Nepal-Bihar transmission links during the
wet season, when Nepal will have enough surplus electricity for export.
 The 400 kV transmission line from Ratamate (Nepal) to Kerung (China) will lead to NepalChina
power trading in the years to come.
 Green Hydrogen is becoming a major source of fuel for transportation in the world in near
future. Hydrogen Vehicles (HVs) have been manufactured by many countries and started its
commercial use. Green Hydrogen is not only used for transportation but also to produce
ammonia and chemical fertilizer (Urea).
 Nepal should focus on production of Green Hydrogen, Ammonia and Urea to ensure our energy
and food security in future.
 With the abundance of water and hydropower, Nepal can play a major role in this new field of
energy source.
 NEA has signed an MOU with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to explore the possibility for
the production of Green Hydrogen, Ammonia and Fertilizer. Similarly, NEA has also signed an
MOU with the School of Engineering, Kathmandu University, for feasibility study of Green
Hydrogen, Ammonia and Urea production. Its main objective is to prepare a Detailed Project
Report for pilot-scale Green Ammonia production and ensure better utilization of hydropower.

Acknowledgements

 I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the honorable Minister of Energy, Water
Resources and Irrigation, Chairman of NEA Board of Directors, for her dynamic and proactive
leadership in boosting the morale of team NEA and providing the right direction to the
organization.
 I am also grateful to the Secretary, MoEWRI, for his continuous support and direction in meeting
the targets assigned to NEA.

 I am also grateful to the Secretary, MoEWRI, for his continuous support and direction in meeting
the targets assigned to NEA.

 I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) for
effective regulatory functions.

 I am also grateful to the donor communities, including World Bank, ADB, JICA, EIB, AIIB, KfW,
NORAD, Exim Bank of China, Exim Bank of India, Exim bank of Korea, who have always helped us
in the past and are willing to continue their involvement in the coming days to achieve our goal
of fulfilling the growing needs of energy.

 I also extend my sincere appreciation to Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Citizen Investment
Trust (CIT), HIDCL and Rashtriya Beema Sangsthan for their help in fulfilling our investment
needs.
  Likewise, my thanks also goes to the Indian power trading companies- NTPC Vidyut Vyapar
Nigam (NVVN) and PTC India Limited- for continuously trading power with Nepal

GENERATION DIRECTORATE

 The Directorate is supported by four Departments, namely Large Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department (LGO & MD), Medium Generation Operation and Maintenance
Department (MGO & MD), Generation Development Department (GDD) and Technical Support
Department (TSD) each headed by a Director
 Large Generation Operation and Maintenance Department
 The operation and maintenance of seven (7) hydropower plants and one (1) multi-fuel
power plant (with an installed capacity of 30 MW and above) fall under the jurisdiction
of this Department.
 The total installed capacity of these plants is 504 MW.
1. Kali Gandaki ‘A’ Hydropower Station: Kali Gandaki ‘A’ Hydropower Station (KGAPS), located at
Beltari, Syangja. It is the largest power station of the Department with an installed capacity of
144 MW. The plant has 3 units each having capacity of 48 MW. It is a six-hour daily peaking run-
of-river type power station.

2. Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station: Located in the Lamjung district of Gandaki Province,
MMHPS has an installed capacity of 70 MW. MMHPS is a Peaking Run-of-River (PRoR) plant with
a daily peaking capacity of 5 Hrs at the maximum discharge.

3. Marsyangdi Hydropower Station: Marsyangdi Hydropower station is a Peaking Run-off-River

(PROR) type power station, located at Aabookhaireni, Tanahun in the Gandaki province with an
installed capacity of 69 MW.

4. Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station Upper Trishuli 3A (UT3A) Hydro Power Station, located in
Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts of Bagmati Province in Nepal. It is the Run-of-River type power
station of 60MW installed capacity with two units of vertical shaft Francis Turbine of 30MW
each.

5. Kulekhani I Hydropower Station: Kulekhani –I Hydropower Station (K1HPS) is the only reservoir
type Hydro-electric Power Station in Nepal. It is situated in lower Mahabharat range of
Makwanpur District. It has installed capacity of 60 MW with two units, each of 30 MW.

6. Kulekhani II Hydropower Station: Kulekhani-II Hydropower Station, located at Bhimphedi Rural

Municipality-4, Nibuwatar, Makwanpur is a cascade of Kulekhani-I HPS with an installed capacity
of 32 MW
7. Chameliya Hydropower Station: Chameliya Hydropower Station (CHS), a daily peaking run-of-
river (PROR) scheme with an installed capacity of 30 MW. The powerhouse is located at Shailya-
Shikhar Municipality, Ward No. 1, Balanch, Darchula

8. Multi- Fuel Power Plant Multifuel Power Plant located at Bansbari, Morang. It has an installed
capacity of 39 MW. 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.

Medium Generation Operation and Maintenance Department: Medium Generation Operation

and Maintenance Department (MGO&MD), headed by the director, is responsible for the
operation and maintenance of thirteen (13) hydropower stations and one (1) diesel power plant
with individual installed capacity below 30MW owned by NEA.
1. Trishuli Hydropower Station Trishuli Hydropower Station (THS) is constructed on the right
bank of Trishuli River at Trishuli Bazar, Nuwakot. Initial installed capacity of 21 MW having 7
units of 3 MW each. It was later rehabilitated in 1995 AD and upgraded to 24 MW with 6
units each 3.5 MW and one unit of 3 MW. THS is a peaking run-of-river plant with a peaking
capacity of 21 MW

2. Devighat Hydropower Station: Devighat Hydropower Plant (DHS) is a cascade development

of Trishuli Hydropower Plant with an installed capacity of 15 MW. It is located at Devighat,
Nuwakot. The capacity of the units was improved and upgraded from initial 14.1 MW.

3. Kulekhani III Hydropower Station : Kulekhani III Hydro Power Station (KL3HS) with an
installed capacity of 14 MW is a cascade scheme of Kulekhani storage project (Kulekhani I
and Kulekhani II Hydro Power Stations).

4. Gandak Hydropower Station: Gandak Hydro Power Station is located at Pratappur Gaun
Palika Ward No. -7, Nawalparasi. The plant has three Horizontal mounted tubular bulb
turbines; low head high discharge Kaplan Turbo-Generators of 5 MW each with an
aggregate capacity of 15 MW

5. Modi Khola Hydropower Station: Modikhola Hydropower Station (MHS) is located at

Dimuwa in Parbat district. It has installed capacity of 14.8 MW with two vertical shaft Francis
Turbines of 7.4 MW each

6. Sunkoshi Hydropower Station Sunkoshi Hydropower Station (SHS), located at 81 km east

from Kathmandu, in Sindupalchowk district is a Run-of-River daily pondage power station
with an installed capacity of 10.05 MW. This station has 3 units of 3.35 MW each.

7. Ilam (Puwa Khola) Hydropower Station: Ilam (Puwakhola) Hydropower Station (IHS), Runoff
River type plant, located at Golakharka, Ilam having installed capacity of 6.2 MW. It has two
identical units of 3.1 MW each.
 8. Chatara Hydropower Station : Chatara Hydropower Station, a canal drop type hydropower
station, is located at Chatara, Sunsari with an installed capacity of 3.2 MW (2 units, each of
capacity 1.6 MW)

9. Panauti Hydropower Station : Panauti Hydropower Station is the third oldest Hydropower
Station in Nepal. It is a ROR scheme hydropower plant. The powerhouse is located at
Khopasi, Kavre. The installed capacity of the plant is 2.4 MW

10. Seti Hydropower Station: Seti Hydropower Station is a RoR type plant with an installed
capacity of 1.5 MW consisting of 3 units each of 0.5 MW. It is located at Nadipur, Pokhara

11. Fewa Hydropower Station: Phewa Hydropower Station is a canal drop type power station
having an installed capacity of 1.0 MW. It is located at Pardi, Birauta, Pokhara. It consists of
4 units each 0.25 MW.

12. Sundarijal Hydropower Station: Sundarijal Hydropower Station is located at Sundarijal. It

has two turbo-generator sets with total installed capacity of 640 kW

13. Pharping Hydropower Station: Pharping Hydropower Station is the first Power Station built
in Nepal having 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). Located at Pharping.

There are two units each 250 kW with an aggregate installed capacity of 500 kW. As the
water from the penstock has been diverted to drinking water supply to Kathmandu by KUKL,
the plant is not being operated for generation nowadays though it has been placed in
standby mode to operate occasionally and to demonstrate to the visitors

14. Hetauda Diesel Powerhouse Hetauda Diesel Power Plant, with an installed capacity of 14.41
MW is located at Hetauda, Makawanpur. The plant operates during peak time; however, the
soaring fuel price has made its operation costlier compared to that of hydropower stations.
Presently, the plant has been operating at capacity of 10 MW in need of system peak load
and for regular testing purposes.

Generation Development Department.

 Generation Development Department (GDD) has the main objective of performing regular
monitoring, inspection and resource management of under-construction projects of GD.

Technical Support Department

 Technical Support Department, headed by the director, provides expert advice for the
underconstruction projects and existing generating power plants.
  Recently, via this department, NEA has signed an MOU with the School of Engineering,
Kathmandu University for “Green Hydrogen Technologies Contributing to the Domestic
Economy with Better Utilization of Hydropower Electricity”

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

The main objectives of the Directorate are:

• To ensure the development and construction of efficient, coordinated and economical system of
transmission lines from 66 kV to 400 kV voltage level for smooth flow of electricity from generating
stations to the distant load centers;

• To operate, monitor and maintain the ttransmission system (66 kV to 400 kV voltage level) in an
efficient manner;

• To ensure the quality and reliable power supply to consumers by reducing systemoutages and
continuous supervision of INPS;

• To envisage, formulate, and implement short term, medium-term and long term development plans of
transmission system network of 66 kV and above voltage levels to evacuate the power generated as per
the GoN strategy (15,000 MW in 10 years) as well as to serve the rapidly growing demand of the
country; and

• To reinforce/ up-grade the existing transmission lines and substations capacity

Grid Development Department

 The Department is headed by the Director and is responsible for planning, constructing,
supervising and commissioning of new transmission line and substation projects up to 132 kV
voltage level.

System Operation Department

The Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) centrally located at Siuchatar, Kathmandu under the System Operation
Department (SOD) is the apex body to ensure integrated operation of the power system in Nepal. The
main faunction of LDC are as follows:

• LDC supervises and controls the national grid and cross-border transmission lines to ensure continuous
and quality power supply to consumers.
• LDC is responsible for carrying out real-time operations for grid control and dispatch of electricity
within the country and neighbor India through the secure and economic operation of the National grid
per the Grid Standards and Code.

• LDC sanctions the shutdown of transmission elements and generators.

• LDC restores the normal functioning of the power system as early as possible after the occurrence of
the fault in the system.

 To achieve the effective and precise supervision of the power system, a SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data acquisition system) is being used in LDC.
 SCADA system in the LDC is the combination of software called sinuate spectrum power 7 and its
hardware.
 It facilitates collecting real-time system data of the power system elements like generators,
transmission lines, power transformers, feeders, etc. which is then processed and converted
into a usable format by SCADA software enabling the operator to take timely and decisive action
for the competent operation of the system.

Key Accomplishments of LDC

1. Export through IEX DAM:

2. Frequency and Voltage Control: Frequency and voltage are the crucial parameters of the power
system as it determines the quality of power supply to customers. the system frequency is
maintained at 50 Hz for most of the time the. The voltage attained in most of the load centers’
substations is in the range of permissible limit of +/- 10% limit at 132 and 66 kV as per NEA Grid
Code.
3. Dispatching and Scheduling: Effective short-term forecasting, daily energy scheduling of INPS,
and proficient dispatching of IPPs generation have made it possible to optimize available
generation and import and export of power from India. This has enabled LDC to realize the
economic dispatch of power keeping the voltage and frequency of the system within a standard
limit.
4. Shutdown Coordination: On the coordination of LDC, the shutdown of major power plants and
transmission lines Likewise, different grid divisions also took a scheduled shutdown of major
transmission lines for maintenance and emergency shutdown during a breakdown. Similarly, the
approved shutdown schedule and emergency shutdown plan of IPPs were implemented
successfully. The skillful handling of the system by the operator during the shutdown period has
made it possible to supply power with minimum interruption.
5. Addition of Transmission Line: The addition of the Markichowk- Matatirtha 220 kV line (charged
at 132 kV) to the system has improved the reliability of the system helping to supply steady
power in Kathmandu valley and improvement in the system voltage. The connection of the
transmission line from the New Bharatpur substation to the kawasoti-Bardghat line at 132 kV
level (to be charged at 220 kV in the future) strengthens the transmission network in the
western part of the country, which is now playing a key role for smooth supply of power in the
west.
 6. Partial system tripping: The watchful monitoring of the systemand the prompt decision of the
system operator during abnormal situations helped significantly to control the partial tripping of
the system. In FY 2021/22, the number of total partial system tripping has increased slightly to
44 as compared to 40 last year. The transmission line constraint in the western part of the
country plays a role in the slight rise of partial tripping
7. • Maintenance of SCADA and Communication Facilities For the continued smooth functioning of
the INPS, the data acquisition from the power stations and substations must be updated
according to the latest changes/ modifications in the respective stations. The trained manpower
in the LDC has been able to keep the data up-to-date in the SCADA software in the LDC, through
the regular maintenance works of three primary components of SCADA, RTU, communication
equipment and optical fibers and master stations. A significant amount of revenue is being
received annually by leasing the optical fiber cable to Nepal Telecom and other private
companies.
8. Status of Supply and Demand In this fiscal year, 717 MW of power is added to the INPS including
Upper Tamakoshi (456 Mw), Likhu-IV (52 MW), Nyadi (30 MW), Likhu-A (24.2 MW) and other
IPP’s project. This assisted to fulfill the increasing demand of the system and also helped to
minimize power import to a certain extent in the dry season and made it possible to export in
the wet season. The quantum of imported power has decreased by 45 % as compared to the
previous FY. The overall energy demand and peak demand increased by 19.8 and 24.5 percent
respectively in FY 2021/22 compared to FY 2020/21.

The contribution of a different generation to meet the total annual energy demand of the INPS
for FY 2021/22 is given below.

Grid Operation Department

  Grid Operation Department (GOD) is one of the Departments under Transmission Directorate,
which is responsible for transmitting reliable and quality power from remote generating
stations to various load centers.
 This Department has to manage the operation of 66 kV and higher voltage substations and
transmission lines up to 400 kV.
 This Department also carries out preventive and breakdown maintenance works of the
substations and associated transmission lines.
 In addition, works related to substation capacity expansion, equipment replacement, reactive
power compensation, rehabilitation & reinforcement are under the scope of this Department
 It also looks after connection facilities to IPPs and Bulk Consumers at different voltage levels by
performing Connection Agreement as per NEA Grid Code.
 The operation and maintenance of Nepal portion of 400 kV Dhalkebar – Muzaffarpur
transmission line which was charged at 400 kV on 2077/07/26 and owned by Power
Transmission Company of Nepal (PTCN)
 It supervises three grid division offices located at Kathmandu, Hetauda & Butwal and four grid
branch offices located at Duhabi, Pokhara, Attaria & Dhalkebar.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

 Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate (DCSD) is responsible for overall management of
electricity distribution network, which include planning, expansion, operation, maintenance and
upgradation of electricity distribution networks and substations up to 33 kV voltage level.
 DCSD is entrusted with consumer services activities, for instances consumer connection,
grievances handling, meter reading, billing and revenue collection through 129 distribution
centers (DC) established throughout the country.
 In addition, the operation and maintenance of off grid small hydro power plants also fall under
the jurisdiction of this Directorate.
 DCSD is headed by the Deputy Managing Director.
 DCSD holds majority of the NEA staffs based on approved positions, 66.31% staffs of NEA are
working under DCSD. The Directorate is in leading front to collect revenue for sustaining,
planning, expansion, operation, maintenance and growth of NEA
 With continuous efforts and performance of NEA’s staffs for loss reduction, the distribution
system loss has been reduced to 10.86% in F/Y 2021/22.
 total length 6,638 ckt-km, 44,156 ckt-km and 132,338 ckt-km of 33 kV, 11 kV and 0.4/0.23 kV
line respectively, 172 numbers of 33/11 kV substations with total capacity of 2,191 MVA and
39,992 numbers of distribution transformers constitute in the distribution system.
 Out of 753 local levels, 476 local levels are substantially electrified and 242 local levels are
partially electrified so far. Substantially electrified and partially electrified local levels were 365
and 342 respectively in previous year.
 35 local levels are yet to be electrified. Additional 10 more districts namely Ramechhap,
Kavrepalanchok, Rasuwa, Dhading, Chitwan, Nawalpur, Pyuthan, Dang, Banke and Kailali are
enlisted as substantially electrified districts. With this numbers, the substantially electrified
districts have reached to 42.