Electricity distribution and management in Nepal: Community based grid connected and off – grid systems

This brief examines the performance and status of two community Rural Electrification Entities (CREEs) South Lalitpur Electric Cooperation (SLREC) and Khimiti Rural Electric Cooperation (KREC). The SLREC is a grid connected CREE while KREC is off grid connected CREE. This brief highlights the benefit and challenges of electricity distribution and management in Nepal.