Hydropower Development and Construction
1. Eastern Hydropower Project - 5 MW, Bhojpur (Completed)
The Eastern Hydropower Project, located in Bhojpur District, Koshi Zone, is a run-of-river scheme with an installed capacity of 5 MW. The project utilizes the Pikhuwa River to generate electricity. The gross head is 119.3 meters, and the mean annual discharge is 10.13 m³/sec. The project features a 4 km, 33 kV transmission line and a powerhouse designed with surface construction. The project contributes an annual electricity generation of 31 GWh, yielding a revenue of approximately Rs. 15 Crore 13 Lakh. With an equity-to-loan ratio of 35:65, the project is expected to break even within 9 years, boasting a rate of return of 14-20% before the payback period, which increases to 40-45% afterward.
2. Yambaling Khola Hydropower Project - 7.27 MW, Sindhupalchok (Completed)
The Yambaling Khola Hydropower Project is situated in Jugal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok District, and has an installed capacity of 7.27 MW. This run-of-river project harnesses the energy of the Yambaling Khola, utilizing a gross head of 798 meters. The project generates a total of 39.90 GWh annually, with the majority of production occurring during the wet season (81.68%). The electricity is transmitted via a 33 kV single-circuit line to the Lamosangu Substation. The project has successfully completed construction and is fully operational, providing a reliable source of energy to the local grid.
3. Madame Khola Hydropower Project - 24 MW, Madi Rural Municipality, Kaski (Ongoing)
The Madame Khola Hydropower Project is an ongoing run-of-river scheme located in Madi Rural Municipality, Kaski District. Initially planned with a right bank location, the project’s site has been shifted to the left bank. The project is designed to have an installed capacity of 24 MW, with an annual energy output of 142.19 GWh. The project involves significant civil works, including a weir, settling basin, headrace tunnel, surge shaft, penstock, and surface powerhouse. Changes during the development phase have optimized the design, enhancing the project’s capacity and efficiency.
4. Landruk Modi Hydropower Project - 86.59 MW, Gandaki Province (Pipeline)
The Landruk Modi Hydropower Project is a proposed high-capacity hydropower plant in the pipeline, located in Gandaki Province, primarily in Kaski District. The project is designed to leverage the substantial gross head of 1406 meters to produce 86.59 MW of electricity. The plant is expected to generate 551.7 GWh annually, with a significant portion (65.03%) generated during the wet season. The design includes a sloping glacis weir, an extensive underground settling basin, and a complex network of tunnels and penstocks. The project is anticipated to play a key role in enhancing the energy supply in the region.
5. Chidi Khola Hydropower Project - 5 MW, Kaski (Pipeline)
The Chidi Khola Hydropower Project is an upcoming run-of-river scheme in the pipeline, situated in the Kaski District of Gandaki Province. With an installed capacity of 5 MW, the project is designed to tap into the energy potential of Chidi Khola. The project will have a significant gross head of 433 meters, enabling efficient energy generation. The expected annual energy output is approximately 30.49 GWh, with a substantial portion (78.17%) produced during the wet season. The project infrastructure includes a sloping glacis weir, a surface powerhouse, and a 1 km headrace tunnel. Once operational, Chidi Khola is expected to bolster the local power supply and contribute to the broader grid, helping to meet the increasing demand for electricity in the region.
6. Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project - 5 MW, Kaski (Pipeline)
The Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project, located in the Kaski District of Gandaki Province, is another run-of-river hydropower scheme currently in the pipeline. This project is designed with an installed capacity of 5 MW, leveraging a gross head of 426.5 meters to generate electricity. The project is expected to produce an annual energy output of around 30.68 GWh, with the majority (76.13%) being generated during the wet season. The design includes a sloping glacis weir, a surface powerhouse, and a 1.015 km headrace tunnel. Madkyu Khola is poised to contribute significantly to the regional energy supply, supporting local development and aiding in the reduction of energy shortages in the area.