The Nepal Electricity Authority has automated seven aging grid substations—Panchkhal, Banepa, Patan, Lainchaur, Balaju, Chapali, and Bhaktapur—marking a major push toward a modern, automated power network. These stations will now be centrally operated from a new control room at NEA’s Minbhawan headquarters. The automation aims to reduce power interruptions, cut maintenance costs, and ensure efficient load management. The project, costing Rs 610 million, will ultimately automate 13 substations and is financed through an Asian Development Bank concessional loan.
