With
new guidelines effective from this year, there is an option of 30% dry energy
for RoR projects. In this option, hydropower projects will receive NRs. 8.40
per kWh for six months (Mangsir 16 – Jestha 15) and NRs. 4.80 for the remaining
6 months (Jestha-16 to Mangsir 15). However, the total dry energy should be more
than 30% of the total energy supplied. Any projects suppling dry energy below
30% will be penalized. The formula for such compensation to NEA will be the
following