NEA plans to light up Nepali homes with Indian energy this winter

This is the first time Nepal is preparing to buy electricity on a long-term basis through competitive bidding.

To meet the domestic demand for power in winter when the production of Nepal’s run-of-river hydropower projects dwindles markedly, the Nepal Electricity Authority is planning to buy electricity from the Indian market under a six-month contract. The electricity will be purchased through competitive bidding, officials said.