Kali Gandaki
Kulekhani
Upper Tamakoshi
The following is a list of the power stations in Nepal.
The following is a list of the power stations in Nepal.
| Power Station | Location | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Owner | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwakot Solar Power Station | Bidur, Nuwakot | 25 | 2020 | Nepal Electricity Authority | [15] [16] |
| Butwal Solar PV Project | Rupandehi | 8.5 | 2020 | Ridi Hydropower Development Company Ltd | [17] |
| Mithila Solar PV Station | Dhanusha District | 10 | 2021 | Eco Power Development Pvt. Ltd | [18] |
| Mithila 2 Solar PV Station(under construction) | Dhanusha District | 10 | 2022 | Eco Global Power Development Pvt. Ltd | [19] |
| Chandranigahpur Solar Project | Rautahat District | 4 | 2021 | Api Power Company Pvt. Ltd | [18] |
| Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Owner | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duhabi Multifuel | Morang | 39 | 1997 | ||
| Hetauda | Makwanpur | 14.5 | 2012 | [20] | |
| Hydropower Station | Location | Capacity (MW) | Estimated date of completion | Owner | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMKJA | Rasuwa | 14.3 | Sanima Hydropower | ||
| Budi Gandaki Hydropower Plant | Gorkha | 1200 | Nepal Electricity Authority | ||
| Arun III | Sankhuwasabha | 900 | 2024 | Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) | [21] |
| Rasuwagadi | Rasuwa | 111 | 2023 | Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd. | [22] |
| Middle Bhotekoshi | Sindhupalchowk | 102 | 2023 | Middle Bhotekoahi Jalbidhyut Company | [23] |
| Lower Solu | Solukhumbu | 82 | Essel Clean Solu Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| Upper Marsyangdi A | Lamjung | 50 | Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| Lower Sanjen | Rasuwa | 42.5 | Sanjen Hydropower Company Ltd. | ||
| Kabeli B1 | 25 | Arun Kabeli power limited(AKPL) | [24] | ||
| Lower Hewa Khola | 21.6 | Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | [25] | ||
| Lower Modi | Parbat | 20 | Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | [26] | |
| Upper Sanjen | Rasuwa | 14.8 | Sanjen Hydropower Company Ltd. | ||
| Rudi Khola A | 8.8 | Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | [27] | ||
| Upper Naugad Gad | 8 | Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | [28] | ||
| Theule Khola | 1.5 | Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | [29] | ||
| Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project | Surkhet | 46 | Govt. of Nepal, Department of Irrigation | [30] | |
| Mistri Khola | Myagdi | 42 | Robust Energy Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| Khani Khola (Dolakha) | Dolakha | 30 | Sasa Engineering Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| Khani Khola I | Dolakha | 25 | Greenlife Energy Pvt.Ltd. | ||
| Middle Tamor | 73 | Sanima Hydropower | [31] | ||
| Gamgadhi | 0.4 | ||||
| Tallo Khare khola Hydropower project I | Dolakha | 11 | Universal power company Ltd. | ||
| Upper Trishuli-1 HEP | Rasuwa | 216 | 2027 | NWEDC | |
Upcoming Hydro-power Projects in Nepal
| Hydro-Power Station | Location | Capacity (MW) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seti | 750 | ||
| Budi Gandaki | Dhading | 1200 | |
| Kali Gandaki II | 660 | ||
| Lower Arun | 308 | ||
| Upper Arun | 335 | ||
| Karnali Chisapani | 1,800 | ||
| Upper Karnali | 300 | ||
| Pancheswor | 7480 | ||
| Thulo Dhunga | 25 | ||
| Tavur/Mewa | 101 | ||
| Dudhkoshi | 300 | ||
| Budhiganga Hydropower Project | 20 | ||
| Rahughat Khola | 27 | ||
| Likhu IV | 40 | ||
| Kabeli ‘A’ | 30 | ||
| Kulekhani III | makawanpur | 14 | 2019 |
| Aandhikola | 180 | ||
| Khimti II | 27 | ||
| Upper Modi | 14 | ||
| Langtang Khola | 218 | ||
| Madisaneswor | 86 | ||
| Upper Seti | 122 | ||
| Kankai | 60 | ||
| Upper Modi ‘A’ | 42 | ||
| Hewa Khola | 10 | ||
| Upper Trishuli ‘B’ | 37 | ||
| Karnali Phase I | 1,080 | ||
| Total | 25,622 | ||
Source: Bidhyut Magazine/Semi- Annual Report – NEA, Bhadra 2063; NEA Annual Report 2073 B.S.
Renewable energy in Nepal is a sector that is rapidly developing in Nepal. While Nepal mainly relies on burning biomass for its energy needs, solar and wind power is being seen as an important supplement to solve its energy crisis. The most common form of renewable energy in Nepal is hydroelectricity.
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), founded on 16 August 1985, is the parent generator and distributor of electric power under the supervision of the government of Nepal.
Chilime Hydropower Plant is hydro power plant in Nepal.
The Kulekhani Dam is a rock-fill dam on the Kulekhani River near Kulekhani in the Indrasarowar Rural Municipality of Makwanpur District in Bagmati Province, Nepal. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports the 60 MW Kulekhani I, 32 MW Kulekhani II and 14 MW Kulekhani III Hydropower Stations. Construction began in 1977 and Kulekhani I was commissioned in 1982. Kulekhani II was commissioned in 1986 and a third power station, the 14 MW Kulekhani III was expected to be commissioned in May 2015 but was delayed due to issues with the builder. The US$117.84 million project received funding from the World Bank, Kuwait Fund, UNDP, Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund and OPEC Fund. It is owned by Nepal Electricity Authority.
The Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project is a 456 MW peaking run-of-the-river hydroelectric project in Nepal. It is the largest hydroelectric project in Nepal, operating since July 2021. It is sited on the Tamakoshi River, a tributary of the Sapt Koshi river, near the Nepal–Tibet border.
Nepal is a country enclosed by land, situated between China and India. It has a total area of 147,181 square kilometers and a population of 29.16 million. It has a small economy, with a GDP of $33.66 billion in 2020, amounting to about 1% of South Asia and 0.04% of the World's GDP.
Nuwakot Solar Power Station is located at Nuwakot District of Nepal. It is the largest solar power plant of Nepal. The plant is owned by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The solar panels are installed in six locations within the premises of Devighat Hydropower Station which is also owned by the NEA. Energy generated by the project is connected to the 66 kV sub-station of Devighat Hydropower Station. The solar station generates energy only during the daytime.
Iwa Khola Hydropower Project is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Sawalakhu, Taplejung District of Nepal. The flow from Iwa River is used to generate 9.90 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Rairang Hydropower Development Company Limited. The plant started generating electricity since 2076-06-20 B.S. The generation licence will expire in 2107-03-27 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government.
Tatopani Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydroelectric plant located in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi-4, Tatopani, Myagdi District of Nepal. The flow from Tatopani River is used to generate 2.0 MW of electricity. The plant is owned and developed by the government-owned Nepal Electricity Authority. The plant started generating electricity since 2051-12-06 BS. The generation license will expire in 2101-11-30 BS.
Sunkoshi Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Sindhupalchok District of Nepal. The flow from Sunkoshi River is used to generate 10.05 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Government owned company, the Nepal Electricity Authority. The plant started generating electricity since 1972.
Indrawati III Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Sindhupalchok District of Nepal. The flow from Indrawati River, a tributary of Sunkoshi River, is used to generate 7.5 MW electricity with annual energy of 50 GWh. The design flow is 14 m3/s and design gross head is 65 m. The plant is owned and developed by National Hydropower Company Limited, an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity since 2059-06-21 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2104-09-29 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to the national grid and the electricity is sold to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Sipring Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Dolakha District of Nepal. The flow from Sipring River, a tributary of Tamakoshi River, is used to generate 10 MW electricity. The design head is 443.7 m and the design flow is 2.61m3/s.
Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Rasuwa District of Nepal. The flow from Trisuli River is used to generate 60 MW electricity.
Kabeli B1 Hydropower Station is a 25 MW run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Panchthar District of Nepal. The promoter and operator, with a 20% share, is Arun Kabeli Power Limited (AKPL), a subsidiary of Arun Valley Group.
Rudi A Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in the Kaski District of Nepal that came into operation in 2019. The flow from the Rudi River is used to generate 8.8 MW electricity.
Chake Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Ramechhap District of Nepal. The flow from Chake River is used to generate 2.83 MW electricity.
Solu Hydropower Project Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Solukhumbu District of Nepal. The flow from Solu River is used to generate 23.5 MW electricity.
Theule Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Baglung District of Nepal. The flow from Theule River is used to generate 1.5 MW electricity.
Upper Naugad Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Darchula District of Nepal. The flow from Naugad River is used to generate 8 MW electricity. The design flow is and gross head is 163.44.
