KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVILENGINEERING

PRESENTATION ON
NEA & DoED
PRESENTED BY: PRESENTED TO:
GROUP 5 ASST. PROF. SANTOSH CHAUDHARY
SUYOG GAUTAM DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
AYUSH MALLA
PRABIN SHAH
RHEA DEVI THAPA 20th DECEMBER 2024 1
VIJAY RAJ WAIBA
Overview
• Hydropower Development Institutions in Nepal
• NEA- Nepal Electricity Authority
• Objectives of NEA
• How do NEA functions?
• Recent NEA Achievements & Progress
• Transmission & Distribution
• Power Trade Agreement
• PROJECTS OF NEA (Transmission and Distribution)
• Challenges
• DOED- Department of Electricity Development , Functions , Missions, Challenges,
Achievements
• Recent Project Under DoED
• References
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Hydropower Development Institutions in Nepal

Ministry of Energy (MoEn)

Water and Energy Commission and its Secretariat (WEC/WECS)

Electricity Tariff Fixation Commission (ETFC)

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Department of Electricity Development(DoED)

Private Sectors

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Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) was created on August 16, 1985 (Bhadra 1, 2042) under the
Nepal Electricity Authority Act. 1984.

NEA was created through the merger of the Department of Electricity of the Ministry of Water
Resources, the Nepal Electricity Corporation, and related Development Board

This merger was necessary to address the weaknesses associated with fragmented electricity
organizations, which included overlapping and duplication of work. The goal was to achieve
efficiency and provide a reliable service

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 Objectives of NEA

✔ The principal objectives of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) include the generation,
transmission, and distribution of adequate, reliable, and affordable electric power.

✔ These objectives are achieved by planning, constructing, and operating the necessary
facilities within Nepal's power system, both interconnected and isolated.

✔ NEA aims to ensure a smooth flow of electricity from generating stations to load centers.

✔ In addition, NEA is committed to meeting its main objective of satisfying its consumers
with reliable, quality, and affordable electricity while also maintaining sound financial
health for further development.

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 Responsibilities of NEA
In addition to achieving above primary objective, NEA's major responsibilities are:

✔ To recommend to Government of Nepal, long and short- term plans and policies in the
power sector.

✔ To recommend, determine and realize tariff structure for electricity consumption with
prior approval of Government of Nepal.

✔ To arrange for training and study so as to produce skilled manpower in generation,

transmission, distribution and other sectors.

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Board of Directors
Honorable Minister, Ministry of Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation: Mr. Dipak Khadka
Secretary, Ministry of Energy, , Water Resource and Irrigation: Mr. Suresh Acharya
Secretary, Ministry of Finance GoN: Mr. Dinesh Kumar Ghimire
One prominent person from commerce, industry, or financial sector: Mr. Bharat Raj
Acharya
One person from consumers group: Dr Bal Bahadur Parajuli
Two prominent persons with experience in power sector from outside government: Mr.
Ratan Bahadur Ayer, Mr. Laxman KC
Managing Director, NEA: Mr. Kul Man Ghising
The Managing Director acts as member secretary as well as chief executive officer.

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Organizational Structure

1. Generation on Directorate
2. Transmission Directorate
3. Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate
4. Planning, Monitoring and Information Technology Directorate
5. Engineering Services Directorate
6. Project Management Directorate
7. Business Development Directorate
8. Administration Directorate
9. Finance Directorate

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Generation directorate

The Generation Directorate of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is responsible for
the efficient operation and maintenance of hydropower stations owned by NEA.

It manages twenty hydropower stations and two thermal power plants with a total installed
capacity of 627 MW.

The directorate's mission is to maximize energy generation through optimal resource

utilization, including periodic overhauls, preventative maintenance, and rehabilitation
programs at the generating stations.

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Generation directorate

The Generation Directorate is led by a Deputy Managing Director and is structured into
three departments:
1. Large Generation Operation and Maintenance Department: oversees power plants
with an installed capacity of 30 MW and above, including seven hydropower plants
totaling 465 MW.
2. Medium Generation Operation and Maintenance Department: responsible for
power plants with an installed capacity of less than 30 MW, which includes one
pumped storage, twelve run-of-river (ROR), one diesel power plant, and one multi-fuel
power plant.
3. Generation Development and Support Department: responsible for the development
and construction of new power projects and provides support for operational and
maintenance issues.

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Generation directorate

Key Functions and Activities of the Generation Directorate

Operation and Maintenance: This includes periodic overhauls, preventative
maintenance, and rehabilitation programs
Energy Generation: The directorate is focused on maximizing energy generation through
optimal resource utilization
Hydropower Development: It is involved in the development and construction of new
hydropower projects
Performance Monitoring: The directorate monitors and reports on the performance of its
power plants.
Thermal Plant Management: The directorate manages two thermal power plants.

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Transmission Directorate

The Transmission Directorate of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is responsible for
planning, constructing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining high-voltage transmission
lines and substations, ranging from 66 kV to 400 kV, across Nepal.

Its main objective is to ensure a reliable and quality power supply to consumers by
efficiently transmitting electricity from generating stations to load centers.

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Transmission Directorate

Key Objectives of the Transmission Directorate:

To develop an efficient, coordinated, and economical transmission network from 66 kV to
400 kV for the smooth flow of electricity from generating stations to load centers.
To operate, monitor, and maintain the transmission system efficiently.
To ensure a quality and reliable power supply by reducing system outages and continuous
supervision of the Integrated National Power System (INPS).
To reinforce and upgrade existing transmission lines and substation capacity.
To manage power exchange across border countries through cross-border transmission
lines.

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Transmission Directorate

The Transmission Directorate is composed of four departments, each headed by a Director.

1. High Voltage Grid Development Department (HVGDD)

2. Medium Voltage Grid Development Department (MVGDD)

3. Power System Operation Department (PSOD), also known as the Load Dispatch Centre
(LDC)

4. Grid Operation Department (GOD)

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Transmission Directorate

Key Functions and Activities:

Transmission Network Development: includes planning, construction, and upgrading of
transmission lines and substations
Operation and Maintenance: This includes regular maintenance and upgrades to minimize
outages and maintain system integrity
Cross-Border Interconnections: responsible for power exchange with neighboring
countries through cross-border transmission lines
Grid Connection: The directorate facilitates connections adhering to the NEA Grid Code
Loss Reduction
Synchronous Operation

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Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate

Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate (DCSD), the largest directorate of NEA,
is striving to provide safe, reliable and quality electricity at affordable price to all its
consumers.
Responsible for the planning, expansion, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of
distribution networks, including substations up to 33 kV voltage level, and for consumer
services activities.
This includes new consumer connections, meter reading, billing, revenue collection, and
handling consumer grievances.

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Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate

Key Functions and Responsibilities of DCSD:

Quality Control and Monitoring
Acceptance Testing Laboratory: in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, to ensure the quality of procured
distribution line materials and equipment.
Call Centers: toll-free number 1150 has been assigned for consumer complaints and
reporting grievances
Distribution System Reliability Project: installation of auto re-closers and smart load
break switches in 11 kV feeders to minimize outage hours
Conductor Upgrades
Smart Metering
Online Payment Systems
Community Rural Electrification Program (CREP)
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Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate

The DCSD operates through seven provincial offices, each with a varying number of
consumers and operational specifics. For example:
Koshi Provincial Office: Serves 1,044,191 consumers, with 89.41% in the domestic
category.
Madhesh Provincial Office: Serves 1,148,674 consumers, with 86.81% domestic.
Bagmati Provincial Office: Serves 898,202 consumers, with 95.47% domestic.
Gandaki Provincial Office: Serves 498,132 consumers, with 95.19% domestic.
Lumbini Provincial Office: Serves 551,836 consumers, with 94.03% domestic.
Karnali Provincial Office: Serves 162,385 consumers, with 96.09% domestic.
Sudurpaschim Provincial Office: Serves 372,512 consumers, with 92.74% domestic

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Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate

The DCSD also operates through two divisional offices, each with a varying number of
consumers and operational specifics. For example:

Bagmati Province Division Office, Hetauda: Serves 339,795 consumers, with 90.39%
domestic.
Lumbini Province Division Office, Nepalgunj: Serves 443,548 consumers, with 91.90%
domestic.

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Planning, Monitoring, and Information Technology
Directorate
Planning, Monitoring, and Information Technology Directorate (PMITD) acts as a
corporate wing of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
It is responsible for directing and monitoring the functions of three departments:
1. Power System Management Department,
2. Information Technology Department, and
3. Corporate Planning and Monitoring Department.

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Planning, Monitoring, and Information Technology
Directorate
1. Power System Management Department (PSMD)
Responsible for load forecasting and generation and transmission line planning, balancing
the need for reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance of the
Integrated Power System (INPS) of Nepal
Identifies constraints in the grid that could pose operational risks and reduce efficiency
due to outages
Develops transmission configurations for evacuating power from planned generation
projects through technical studies such as load flow, short circuit, and steady-state and
transient stability analysis

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Planning, Monitoring, and Information Technology
Directorate
2. Information Technology Department (ITD)
Responsible for enabling digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiencies
within NEA
Focuses on leveraging Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) to
reduce redundancies and errors and improve workflows
Customer Interaction: NEA Mobile App and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
system to enhance customer interaction, allowing customers to view bill payments and
access other information
Data Management
Cybersecurity Measures

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Planning, Monitoring, and Information Technology
Directorate
3. Corporate Planning and Monitoring Department (CPMD)
Assists NEA management in devising corporate development plans, preparing annual
budgets, and monitoring NEA’s development and operational activities
Monitors the status of ongoing and planned projects and activities and reports to
management on a monthly, trimester-wise, and annual basis
Provides necessary indicators to the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of
Ministers (OPMCM), including updates on installed capacity, per capita consumption of
electricity, loss, electrification ratio, MVA capacity of substations, and transmission line
lengths

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Engineering Services Directorate (ESD)

ESD is responsible for conducting engineering studies for the development of hydropower
and transmission line projects, from the initial identification to the feasibility study,
including geological and geotechnical studies, detailed engineering design, and
environmental impact assessments.

The directorate also provides consulting and advisory services in the hydropower and
transmission line sectors, as well as other infrastructure projects of NEA

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Engineering Services Directorate (ESD)

The ESD has four departments:

1. Project Development Department (PDD): focuses on the study and design of
hydropower and transmission line projects. has five divisions: Project Identification,
Hydro Sedimentology, Survey, Norms and Specification, and Design Division.
2. Environment and Social Study Department (ESSD): handles all activities related to
the environmental and social aspects of hydroelectric and transmission line projects.
3. Geological Investigation Department (GID): formerly known as the Soil, Rock, and
Concrete Laboratory (SRCL), provides services in material testing and geological and
geotechnical investigations for different phases of project development.
4. Training Management Department: provides training for both technical and
non-technical staff. located in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, and has trained 27,327 employees
over the last 34 years
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Engineering Services Directorate (ESD)

The ESD also has two divisions:

1. Physical Infrastructure: responsible for the Building and Physical Infrastructure
Construction Project
2. Electromechanical Design & Construction: monitors the activities of different pole
plants and the central workshop located at Hetauda

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Project Management Directorate (PMD)

PMD is primarily responsible for executing projects funded by the Norwegian

Government, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and European Investment Bank (EIB).

The goals of these projects include enhancing the capacity of transmission and
distribution systems, automating these systems, digitizing operations, and strengthening
NEA's institutional capabilities.

PMD also conducts detailed engineering, environmental, and social studies for various
transmission lines up to 400 kV with a combined length of more than 1000 km and
associated substations, with financial assistance from ADB.

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Project Management Directorate (PMD)

The PMD is organized into three main departments

1. Transmission Line and Substation Department (TLSD): which facilitates the
execution of 132 kV or higher voltage transmission line and substation projects
2. Distribution Line and Substation Department (DLSD): which facilitates the
execution of 33 kV or lower voltage distribution line and substation projects
3. Social Safeguards and Environment Management Department (SSEMD): which
monitors and implements social safeguards and environmental mitigation measures for
PMD projects

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Business Development Directorate

The Business Development Directorate is responsible for managing energy efficiency,

loss reduction, power trading, and renewable energy studies.
It is led by a Deputy Managing Director and includes two departments,
1. Energy Efficiency and Loss Reduction Department: focuses on improving both
the supply and demand aspects of electricity distribution. is divided into three
divisions: Energy Efficiency Division, Loss Reduction Division and Safety
Management Division
2. Power Trade Department: oversees the trading of electric power both
domestically and across borders. serves as the main interface between NEA and
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for handling Power Purchase Agreements
(PPA)

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Business Development Directorate

It also includes two divisions:

1. Company Management Division: Established in April 2024, this division oversees
coordination and monitoring between NEA and its subsidiary companies involved in
power generation, transmission, and trade
2. Business Promotion Division: Also established in April 2024, this division focuses on
Commercializing NEA land, transmission and distribution lines

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Administration Directorate

The Administration Directorate is headed by a Deputy Managing Director and is

responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring the functions of four different
departments:
1. Human Resource Department,
2. Recruitment Department,
3. General Service Department, and
4. Legal Department.

This directorate also coordinates the activities of different directorates and acts as a focal
point for government and other oversight agencies in relation to the administrative
activities of NEA.

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Administration Directorate

1. Human Resource Department:

Main functions include job analysis, placement, transfer, training and development, staff
welfare, and disciplinary actions.
The department has several supporting units:
i. Personnel Administration Division,
ii. Employee Welfare Division,
iii. Good Governance Division, and
iv. Human Resource Planning and Development Section

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Administration Directorate

2. Recruitment Department:
Responsible for recommending qualified candidates for key organizational roles,
including external hires and internal transfers.
Also manages the promotion of deserving employees through a structured and
merit-based system.

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Administration Directorate

3. General Service Department:

This department manages vehicle operations, logistics, and security, providing support to
various offices.
Also manages NEA land, preventing encroachment and misuse.
Additionally, it is responsible for event management, public relations, and handling public
grievances.

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Administration Directorate

4. Legal Department:
Involved in arbitration, legal drafting, bid evaluation, investigation, case studies, and
negotiations.
It registered 348 cases in different courts, with 175 cases finalized, of which 133 were in
favor of NEA and 42 against NEA.
In FY 2023/24, the department provided 192 legal advices to different NEA offices.

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Finance Directorate

The Finance Directorate is led by a Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and is responsible
for all of NEA's financial operation.

Its core responsibilities include managing revenue streams, monitoring and supervising
books of accounts, planning and controlling budgets and expenditures, handling the
organization's overall finances, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Additionally, it oversees the Physical Verification & Valuation of Assets Project

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Finance Directorate

The Finance Directorate has three departments:

1. Accounts
2. Corporate Finance
3. Regulatory Compliance

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Performances and achievements of NEA

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Operational Performance

The number of consumers has been increasing gradually over the years and, in the FY
2023/24, it has reached 5.46 million, an increase by 6.33 % against 5.14 million in the
previous year.
NEA’s hydropower plants generated 2,911 GWh of electricity in the year
The energy purchased from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and NEA’s subsidiaries
was 6,564 GWh and 2,597 GWh
The total energy imported from India was 1,895 GWh in FY 2023/24
The total domestic consumption in FY 2023/24 was 10,243 GWh
The total export to India soared to 1,946 GWh in FY 2023/24 against the previous year’s
figure of 1,346 GWh only, an increase of 44.57%

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Financial Performance

Net Profit Before Tax (2023/24): NRs 13,307 million, a 10.19% increase from NRs
12,077 million in 2022/23.
Gross Revenue from Energy Sales (2023/24): NRs 115,798 million (includes NRs 17,066
million from power exports), up 15.40% from NRs 100,346 million in 2022/23.
Revenue from Other Sources (2023/24): NRs 10,911 million, increased from NRs 10,321
million in 2022/23.
Operating Expenses (2023/24): NRs 88,529 million, a 9.92% rise from NRs 80,538
million in 2022/23.
Power Purchase Costs: NRs 69,054 million, up 11.64% from NRs 61,855 million in
2022/23.

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Financial Performance

Interest Expenses (2023/24): NRs 6,130 million, a 7.17% increase from NRs 5,720
million in 2022/23.
Other Operating Expenses: Generation: NRs 2,210 million; Transmission: NRs 2,376
million; Distribution: NRs 12,268 million; Royalty: NRs 1,636 million.
Depreciation and Amortization (2023/24): NRs 8,871 million, up from NRs 8,148 million
in 2022/23.
Foreign Exchange Loss (2023/24): NRs 1,528 million, slightly reduced from NRs 1,542
million in 2022/23.
Capital Works in Progress (CWIP) Investment: Reached NRs 221,631 million with an
addition of NRs 45,207 million in 2023/24.
Retirement Fund Balance (2023/24): NRs 6,824 million, with NRs 1,045 million provided
as loans to contributors.
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Ongoing Projects

42,000 MW of Pumped Storage Projects have been identified throughout the country
NEA has signed MOU with Sutlej Jalvidyut Nigam (SJVN), India, for the formation of a
Joint Venture Company to develop Arun 4 HEP with an indicative capacity of 490.2 MW
Nepal’s first three major grid substations of 400kV voltage level at Hetauda, Dhalkebar
and Inaruwa has been completed
Dhalkebar 400kV substation is connected to Muzaff arpur (India) substation via
Dhalkebar- Muzaff arpur 400kV cross border transmission line.
NEA commissioned 9 new 33/11 kV distribution substations of total capacity 91 MVA in
FY 2023/24.

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 Subsidiary Companies

NEA has invested an additional NRs 56 Billion in its subsidiary and associate companies
The successful implementation of Chilime Hydropower Project under a subsidiary
company of NEA encouraged the development of more projects under the company mode
to ensure early decision making, public participation and mobilizing domestic fund. The
major projects operating under the Company mode are as follows;
1) Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL)
2) Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UTKHPL)
3) Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL)
4) Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL)
5) Raghuganga Hydropower Limited (RGHPL)

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 Subsidiary Companies (contd.)

6) Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited (TKJVC)

7) Upper Arun Hydroelectric Ltd (UAHEL)
8) Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited
9) Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MJCL)
10) Utterganga Power Company Limited (UGPCL)
11) Chainpur Seti Jalbidhyut Company Limited (CJCL)
12) NEA Engineering Company Limited (NEC)
13) Nepal Power Trading Company Limited (NPTC)
14) Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited (PTCN)

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Private Sector Participation

A total of 23 new projects developed by the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with a
combined installed capacity of 463.255 MW were commissioned in FY 2023/24.

This has increased the total number of IPP owned projects in operation to 182 with a
combined installed capacity of 2,496 MW, with NEA’s subsidiary company projects
contributing 492.9 MW.

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Cross Border Power Trading

Total imports were 1,895 GWh, while exports reached 1,946 GWh, translating to NPR
16.93 billion in imports and NPR 17.06 billion in exports

NEA also entered into two medium-term agreements: supplying 200 MW to Haryana
Discom and exporting up to 200 MW to Bihar State Power Holding Co. Ltd. via the
Nepal- Bihar 132 kV transmission infrastructure.

As of FY 2023/24, NEA exported up to 700 MW and imported around 750 MW.

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Conclusion

A total generation capacity in the last FY reached 3,157 MW with the commissioning of
new projects equivalent to the capacity of 473 MW.
Indian authorities have permitted the sale of around 700 MW of electricity through Indian
Energy Exchange Limited (IEX) and bilateral contracts.
Despite decreasing the tariff by around 25 %, NEA has been able to make profit
continuously for the last eight years.
Profit earned is due to operational and managerial efficiency, reduction in system loss and
increase in export of surplus energy. NEA’s total asset increased from NRs 211 Billion to
632 Billion in the last eight years.

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 DoED- Department of Electricity Development
• Electricity Development Center (EDC) was
established on July 16, 1993 (2050 Shrawan 1)
under the then Ministry of Water Resources
(MOWR) to develop and promote electricity sector
and to improve financial effectiveness of this
sector at the national level by attracting private
sector investment.
• It was later renamed as Department of Electricity
Development (DoED) on February 7, 2000 (2056
Magh 24).
• Responsible for assisting the Ministry in
implementation of overall government policies
related to power/electricity sector.

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 Objectives of the DoED

The main objective of the DoED is to promote

sustainable and reliable electricity supply in Nepal.

It aims to enhance the capacity of the electricity

sector to meet the growing demand for power.

The DoED also focuses on encouraging private

sector participation in electricity generation and
distribution.
Functions
• The major functions of the Department are to ensure
transparency of regulatory framework, accommodate,
promote and facilitate private sector's participation in power
sector by providing "One Window" service and license to
power projects.
• Study and development of multipurpose, bilateral and major
hydropower projects
• Promotion and development of private investment in power
sector including licensing.

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Functions

• Preparation of standards for transmission and distribution of electricity and inspection and
monitoring for its compliance.
• Advisory assistance to Ministry of Energy.
• Acts as secretariat of Tariff Fixation Commission.

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 Renewable Energy Initiatives

The DoED is committed to diversifying

Nepal's energy sources by promoting
renewable energy projects.

It supports the development of solar, wind, and

biomass energy initiatives to reduce
dependency on fossil fuels.

The department also facilitates training and

capacity building for renewable energy
technologies.
Future Plans and Strategies
The DoED aims to expand the electricity
access to underserved and rural areas in Nepal.

The department is working on enhancing the

efficiency of the existing power systems
through modernization.

It also plans to increase collaboration with

international partners to secure funding for
major projects.
Missions
•Policy Formulation
•Regulation and Oversight
•Project Monitoring and Implementation
• Promoting Renewable Energy
•Rural and Urban Electrification
•Capacity Building and Training
•Stakeholder Collaboration

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Challenges

• Nepal's power generation is heavily dependent on hydropower, making the country

vulnerable to fluctuations in water availability due to seasonal changes and climate
variability.
• The topography and geographical diversity of Nepal pose challenges in building and
maintaining electricity infrastructure
• Balancing hydropower development with environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Financing and attracting investment for large-scale hydropower projects can be
challenging
• Transmission and distribution losses remain a challenge

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 Achievements

•Hydropower Development:
✔ Several hydropower projects, both large and small-scale, have been developed to
contribute to the country's power supply.

•Increased Electricity Access:

✔ Efforts have been made to improve electricity access in rural and remote areas, bringing
electricity to communities that previously lacked reliable power.

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 Contd…

•Power Trade with India:

✔ Nepal's electricity trade with India has been well-established, with the two countries
sharing multiple cross-border transmission lines.
✔ This infrastructure facilitates the import and export of electricity based on seasonal
demand and supply variations.
✔ As of August 2024, India increased its imports of Nepal's energy to nearly 1,000 MW,
reflecting deepening energy cooperation between the two nations.

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 Contd…

• Power Trade with Bangladesh

✔ Nepal, India, and Bangladesh signed a trilateral agreement in October 2024, enabling
Nepal to export electricity to Bangladesh via Indian transmission lines

✔ Agreement allows Nepal to export surplus electricity to Bangladesh from June 15 to

November 15 each year.

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Recent Projects under DoED

1. Sapta Koshi High Dam Multipurpose Project

2. Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project

3. Budhiganga Hydropower Project

4. Naumure Multipurpose Project

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1. Sapta Koshi High Dam Multipurpose Project
• Ambitious multi-billion dollar project will provide irrigation, control floods and
generate 3,000 MW of electricity. The Saptakoshi River has seven tributaries and is
one of the biggest rivers in Nepal.
• Joint Project Office- Saptakoshi Sunkoshi Investigation (JPO-SKSKI) was
established on 17th August 2004 at Biratnagar, Nepal.
• Joint technical team representing Nepal and India has started a feasibility study for
the construction of a high dam on the Saptakoshi River which will provide year-round
irrigation facility to a dozen districts from Jhapa to Parsa.

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2. Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project
• Bi-national hydropower project to be developed in Mahakali River bordering Nepal
and India

• Mutual interest project between two countries, and is covered under integrated
Mahakali Treaty signed between Nepal and India according to which, equal sizes of
underground power house i.e. of 3240MV will be constructed on each side of
Mahakali river in India and Nepal

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3. Budhiganga Hydropower Project
• Aims at contributing to the social and economic development of Nepal through
increasing electricity generation capacity of the country

• Project is a peaking run-of-river type that lies within the Achham and Bajura districts
on the Budhi Ganga River

• Install capacity of 20 MW

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4. Naumure Multipurpose Project

• Storage type hydropower and irrigation project

• There are three hydro schemes under the Naumure Multi-purpose Project, namely

o Naumure Hydro Scheme 218.34 MW,

o Lamatal Hydro Scheme 8 MW,

o Surainaka Hydro Scheme 54.7MW

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References

• Fundamentals of Hydropower Engineering- Er. Sanjeeb Baral

• http://www.doed.gov.np/

• https://www.nea.org.np/admin/assets/uploads/supportive_docs/72250302.pdf

• https://www.nea.org.np/

• https://www.nea.org.np/admin/assets/uploads/annual_publications/Transmission_2080.pdf

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THANK YOU

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