Suryakunda Hydro Electric Limited reports that electricity generation and evacuation at its 11 MW Upper Tadi Khola project are currently blocked due to severe damage at the Trishuli 3B Hub Substation.
Current Situation of the Project
The Suryakunda Hydro Electric Limited facility, situated in Dupcheshwor of Nuwakot, is unable to supply power to the national grid. While the power plant itself did not suffer direct structural damage from recent natural disasters, the transmission lines and the Trishuli 3B Hub Substation were hit hard. Initially, a landslide on Ashar 11, 2083, damaged the Nepal Electricity Authority transmission tower, and then a sudden flood on Bhadra 10, 2083, completely destroyed the substation.
Financial Impact
Because the electricity cannot be sent out, the company is losing significant revenue. It is estimated that between Shrawan, Bhadra, and up to Ashoj 11, the company lost about Rs. 7 crore 41 lakh 61 thousand 188.51 in earnings. The management said final figures will be clear after checking all accounts. The company also face pressure to pay interest of about Rs. 3 crore 4 lakh 53 thousand 131.63, along with a loan installment of Rs. 1 crore 25 lakh 18 thousand 437.77. They are talking with banks to manage these payments.
Restoration Efforts
There is no fixed date for when the plant will start running again. The company is working with the Nepal Electricity Authority to fix the substation or find a different way to send the power out. Even though the company has insurance, they have not filed any claim yet because the main machines and buildings of the plant are still in good condition. The team is inspecting the site to plan the next steps for recovery.
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