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Project Objective and Expected Results
The objective of the Project is to increase access to electricity and reduce distribution system losses in the
western and far-western regions of Nepal.
Project Description
The project consists of the following components:
Component 1: Construction of new 33/11kV substations, related lines, and facilities
This component will comprise activities relating to the construction of new substations and related lines,
including, but not limited to: construction of new 33/11 kV substations; 33 kV supply lines; 11 kV feeders;
installation of distribution transformers; placement of LV capacitor banks and regulators where needed; and
connecting new consumers.
Component 2: Upgrading and rehabilitation of existing 33/11kV substations, related lines, and facilities
This component will comprise activities related to the upgrading of existing substations and related lines,
including, but not limited to: augmentation of capacity of existing 33/11 kV substations; 11 kV feeders;
installation of distribution transformers; placement of LV capacitor banks and regulators;
replacement/upgradation of dilapidated or under capacity 33kV, 11kV, and LV lines; and connection of new
consumers.
Component 3: Construction of new integrated compact substations, related lines and facilities, where
applicable
This component will comprise activities related to the construction of integrated compact substations and all
related facilities from HV lines (e.g. 132kV) to supply rural low-density areas where electrification by 33 kV
line extensions will result in an unreliable, poor quality supply of electricity6 or overinvestment for the required
load.
7 This option will enable the provision of electricity supply to areas which otherwise remain unviable both
technically and economically.
Component 4: Capacity Building, Project Implementation Support, and Technical Assistance
This component will focus on improving the capacity of NEA’s distribution planning and carry out the
necessary analysis on the network performance of the proposed Project components. This component will
also provide supervisory and monitoring support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) needed for project
implementation.
The Government of Nepal has applied for the Bank’s Project Preparation Special Fund (PSF) to support the
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