Kapilvastu solar transmission line public notice 33 kV
The Department of Electricity Development has published a public notice on a proposed 33 kV transmission line for two grid connected solar projects in Kapilvastu district, first published on 2083/06/30.
- The line would run from the switchyard of the proposed Part 2 solar project (10 MW) through the switchyard of the Part 1 solar project (10 MW) to the Nepal Electricity Authority Chanouta substation in Shivaraj Municipality, Kapilvastu, a length of about 9 km.
- The line is planned at 33,000 volts in single and double circuit, able to transmit 20 MW of power, with 224 poles of 13 m to 14.5 m height and an average span of 50 m.
- Total land required is about 5.14 hectares, including 0.012 hectares for pole construction and 5.128 hectares under the right of way, which is set at a minimum of 6 m. Construction is targeted for completion within about four months.
- The promoter named in the notice is Shree Positive Energy Pvt. Ltd. of Baneshwor 10, Kathmandu, which has applied for the transmission line licence.
Anyone who believes the line construction or operation would cause notable adverse effects can send written comments to the department or the promoter within 35 days of first publication. See more Kapilvastu solar transmission line public notice 33 kV coverage in our News archive. The official notice is reproduced below.