User:Sharadbk/Electricity sector in nepal

General introduction
Electricity sector in Nepal is largely dependent on hydropower. Despite having a potential to produce large amount of electricity, the current supply and demand depicts a gloomy picture. The country is facing severe power shortage since 2007(needs citation).

History of electricity sector
electricity sector in nepal began with construction of Pharping hydropower (500 kW) in 1911

electricity market design

 * vertically integrated with IPPs
 * Nepal Electricity Authority
 * Independent power producers

weblinks

 * Nepal Electricity Authority
 * Department of Electricity Development