The Research and Training (RTU) of the department has been offering its services since its establishment. It has undertaken and completed a lot of consultancy assignments primarily in the area of electrical system design for various buildings, power distribution networks as well as various research-oriented projects. Also, based on the need of different user groups, the department has been conducting many short-term training programs from time to time.
Some completed training courses by the Departments are- Small hydropower station operation training for the small hydro department, NEA Basic electrical and power plants operation training for NEA training Centre. Training on Load controller for small hydro generator, a joint venture with ADB/N. Resettlement training courses on “Electrical wiring installation and domestic appliances repair and maintenance” (for 3 years- 7-year training groups per year) for British Gurkhas. Signal Young Officer’s course for Royal Nepal Army. Consultancy and training that can be offered by the department:
- Electricity system design for commercial complexes and industries.
- Electrical power distribution, planning, design, and operating performance analysis and improvements.
- Power station and sub-station design.
- Transmission system design.
- ELC & ICG for micro/small hydropower plants.
- Micro/small hydro planning and design.
- Environmental impact assessment analysis for power generation, transmission and distribution network.
- Feasibility and detailed study of the electrical power system.
- Energy management and auditing.
- Earth resistance test and measurement of earth’s resistivity.
- Rural electrification design.
- Earthing and lightning protection system design.
- Transformers and induction motor designs.
- Switchgear design and installation.
- Short-term and long-term training courses in electrical engineering.
- Refresher courses for employees in power sectors and industries.
- Workshop and seminars in various fields of electrical engineering.
- Miscellaneous electrical maintenance work.
- Computer software and hardware training