Chobhar substation in final stage of construction

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Oct. 17: The construction of the 132/11 kV Chobhar substation, considered crucial to strengthening the electricity supply system in the Kathmandu Valley, has reached its final stage.

One of the two power transformers installed at the substation, which is being built in Kirtipur Municipality-6, will be charged and brought into operation immediately after Dashain, according to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

Two power transformers, each with a capacity of 45 MVA, have been installed at the substation.

One circuit of the Matatirtha–Chobhar section under the Thankot–Chapagaun–Bhaktapur 132 kV double-circuit transmission line project has already been charged to supply electricity to the substation.

The Chobhar substation is expected to help meet the growing electricity demand in Kirtipur and surrounding areas, as well as around Pulchowk in Lalitpur, while improving the reliability and quality of power supply.