Nepal Exports Electricity to Bihar for the First Time

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has started exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bihar through the Kataiya-Kushwaha transmission line. With approval to export up to 125 MW, they plan to increase the amount over time. Last year, Nepal generated a surplus revenue of Rs. 130 million from electricity trade with India.

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has made a significant move by beginning the export of 40 MW of electricity to Bihar, marking a historic first.

Starting on Thursday, the NEA commenced this export via the Kataiya-Kushwaha transmission line, as per NEA spokesperson Chandan Ghosh.

Officially sanctioned to export up to 125 MW, the NEA plans to gradually escalate the quantity. Presently, Nepal exports about 620 MW of electricity to India daily. Last year alone, selling excess electricity to India generated Rs. 17.06 billion in revenue, surpassing the Rs. 16.93 billion spent on importing power, resulting in a surplus revenue of Rs. 130 million.

(With inputs from agencies.)