List of power stations in Nepal

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As of 4 March 2025, Nepal's total installed electricity capacity is 3421.956 megawatts (MW). This includes 3255.806 MW from hydropower, 106.74 MW from solar, 53.41 MW from thermal, and 6 MW from Co-generation. [1] [2]

Contents

The following is a list of the power stations in Nepal.

Hydroelectric stations

As of 4 March 2025

Note: Dates before say 2040 are presumably Anno Domini and those after 2040 are Bikram Sambat. It would be useful for comparison purposes, and to enable sorting, for all the dates to be shown on the same calendar.

S/NName of stationProvinceLocationCapacity
(MW)
CommissionedOwnerRefs
1 Upper Tamakoshi Project Bagmati Dolakha456.0002021 NEA [3]
2 Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station Gandaki Syangja 144.0002002 NEA [4] [5]
3 Rasuwagadi Hydropower Project Bagmati Rasuwa111.0002024Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHPCL) and NEA [6]
4Solukhola Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project Koshi Solukhumbu 86.0002023 ADSahas Urja Ltd [7]
5Likhu -1 Bagmati Gumdel (Ramechhap)77.0002080-12-19Pan Himay Energy Ltd
6Middle Tamor Koshi Hangdeva, Khokling, Phurumbu, Sawadin (Taplejung)73.0002081-01-23Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd [8]
7Nilgiri Khola-II Cascade Project Gandaki Narchyang (Myagdi)71.0002080-12-24Nilgirikhola Hydropower Company Limited
8 Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station Gandaki Lamjung70.0002008 NEA
9 Marsyangdi Hydropower Station Gandaki Tanahun69.0001989 NEA [9]
10 Kulekhani I Bagmati Makwanpur60.0001982 NEA
11 Khimti I Hydropower Plant Bagmati Dolkha60.0002000Himal Power Ltd.
12 Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station Bagmati Rasuwa District 60.0002076-05-13 BS NEA [10]
13Likhu -2 Koshi Gumdel (Ramechhap) Chaulakharka(Waula) (Solukhumbu)55.0002080-04-15Global Hydropower Associate Ltd
14Super Dordi Kha Hydropower Project Bagmati Dhodeni, Faleni (Lamjung)54.0002080-02-08Peoples Hydropower Company Pvt.Ltd.
15Likhu-4 Bagmati Ragani, Pokli (Okhaldhunga) Saibu, Bijulikot,
Naga Daha, Tilpung (Ramechhap)
52.4002078-07-21Green Ventures Ltd
16Likhu Khola 'A' Koshi Chaulakharka(Waula), Goli (Solukhumbu)51.0002078-10-25Numbur Himalaya Hydropower Ltd
17 Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station Gandaki Lamjung Marsyangdi Rural Municipality50.0002016SSPC, Power China [11]
18 Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhote Koshi) Bagmati Sindhupalchowk45.0002001Bhote Koshi Power Company Private Limited (BKPC) [12]
19Super Madi Gandaki Namarjung, Parche, Saimrang, Kalika (Kaski)44.0002079-12-27Himal Hydro and General Construction Ltd.
20Sanjen Bagmati Chilime (Rasuwa)42.5002081-09-01Sanjen Jalvidyut Co.
21Mristi Khola Gandaki Dana, Narchyang (Myagdi)42.0002078-03-03Mountain Energy Nepal Limited
22Upper Chameliya HP Sudurpashchim Tapoban, Latinath, Guljar, Sitaula (Darchula)40.0002080-04-28Api Power Co. Ltd
23Upper Kalangad Karnali Dahabagar, Khiratadi (Bajhang)38.4602079-11-06Sani Gad Hydro pvt. Ltd
24Nilgiri Khola Gandaki Narchyang (Myagdi)38.0002081-04-21Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.
25Upper Balephi A Bagmati Golche, Pangtang, Dhumthang (Sindhupalchok)36.0002079-08-06Balephi Hydropower Ltd.
26 Kulekhani II Bagmati Makwanpur32.0001986 NEA [13]
27 Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station Sudurpashchim Darchula30.0002018 NEA
28Nyadi Khola Gandaki Bahundada, Bhulbhule (Lamjung)30.0002079-01-27Nyadi Hydropower Limited
29Lower Likhu Bagmati Tarkerabari, Yasam, Gamanamatar (Okhaldhunga)
Bijulikot, Gothgau (Ramechhap)
28.1002079-07-19Swaita Ganga Hydropower and Construction Pvt. Ltd.
30Dordi Khola Gandaki Archalbot, Chiti, Dhodeni, Nauthar, Shree Banjyang, Udipur (Lamjung)27.0002079-06-14Himalaya Power Partner Pvt. Ltd
31 Upper Madi Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 25.0002073-09-25 BSMadi Power Pvt Ltd.
32 Kabeli B1 Hydropower Station Koshi Panchthar District 25.0002076-07-23 BSArun Kabeli Power Limited. [14]
33Upper Dordi A HEP Gandaki Dhodeni, Faleni (Lamjung)25.0002079-08-17Liberty Energy Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
34Singati Khola Hydropower Project Bagmati Babare, Laduk, Lamidada (Dolakha)25.0002078-04-17Singati Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd.
35Seti Khola HPP Gandaki Ghachok, Machhapuchchhre, Purachaur, Sardikhola (Kaski)25.0002081-07-27Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited.
36 Trishuli Hydropower Station Bagmati Nuwakot24.0001967 NEA
(Initially installed capacity was 21 MW, rehabilitated in 1995)
[15]
37 Solu Hydropower Station Koshi Solukhumbu District 23.5002076-12-10 BSUpper Solu Hydroelectric Company Pvt Ltd
38Upper Chaku A Bagmati Marbin, Fulpingkatti (Sindhupalchok)22.2002078-02-01Shiva Sri Hydropower Pvt. Ltd
39 Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project Koshi Panchthar District 22.1002075 BSMaountain Hydro Nepal Limited. [16]
40 Mai Hydropower Station Koshi Illam22.0002014Sanima Hydropower
41 Chilime Hydropower Plant Bagmati Rasuwa22.0002003Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd.
42 Bagmati Nadi Hydropower Station Bagmati Makawanpur District 22.0002075-12-19 BSMandu Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
43 Lower Hewa Hydropower Station Koshi Panchthar District 21.6002076-04-21 BSMountain Hydro Nepal (P.) Ltd
44Lower Modi Khola Gandaki Durlung, Deurali, Ramja, Tilahar (Parbat)20.0002078-06-14Modi Energy Pvt . Ltd [17]
45Upper Solu Khola HPP Koshi Beni, Salleri (Solukhumbu)19.8002080-03-01Beni Hydropower Project
46Middle Modi Gandaki Deupurkot, Tilahar (Parbat)18.0002079-09-08Middle Modi Hydropower Limited
47Kalanga Karnali Sunkuda, Khiratadi, Banjh (Bajhang)15.3302079-10-27Kalanga Hydropower P Ltd
48 Gandak Hydropower Station Lumbini Nawalparasi15.0001979 NEA [18]
49 Hewa Khola A Hydropower Station Koshi Panchthar District 14.9002074-01-10 BSPanchthar Power Company Pvt. Ltd.
50Maya Khola Hydropower Project Bagmati Mamling, Madi Rambeni, Baneswor (Sankhuwasabha)14.9002080-03-22Maya Khola Hydropower Company Ltd
51 Modi Khola Hydroelectric Power Plant Gandaki Parbat14.8002000 NEA [19]
52Upper Sanjen Bagmati Chilime (Rasuwa)14.8002080-06-21Sanjen Jalvidhyut Co
53Upper Mailun Khola Bagmati Gatlang, Haku, Dandagoun (Rasuwa)14.3002080-10-28Upper Mailung Khola Hydropower Limited.
54 Devighat Hydropower Station Bagmati Nuwakot14.1001984 NEA [20]
55Ghar Khola Gandaki Shikha (Myagdi)14.0002080-05-08Myagdi Hydropower Ltd.
56 Kulekhani III Bagmati Makawanpur14.000
Super Kabeli Khola A HEP Koshi Taplejung 13.5002081-09-05Snow River Ltd
57 Madkyu Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski13.0002018Silkes Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Jungey hydropower pvt.Ltd.|

58 Madkyu Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 13.0002074-12-19 BSSilkes Hydropower Pvt.Ltd
59Dordi-1 Gandaki Chiti, Bansar, Dhodeni, Faleni (Lamjung)12.002079-06-14Dordi Khola Jalvidyut Company Limited
60Dudhkunda Khola HEP Koshi Beni, Takasindu (Solukhumbu)12.002081-04-16Mount Everest Power Development P.Ltd.
61 Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station Lumbini Pyuthan12.5001994Butwal Power Company Ltd.
62Namarjun Madi Gandaki Namarjung, Sildujure (Kaski)12.0002077-06-13Himalayan Hydropower Pvt.Ltd
63Upper Khimti Bagmati Chuchure (Ramechhap)12.0002079-03-06Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Pvt. Ltd.
64 Upper Mai Hydropower Station Koshi Illam District 12.0002073-03-09 BSMai Valley Hydropower P Ltd.
65 Thapa Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Mustang11.2002018Mount Kailash Energy Co. Pvt. Ltd.
66Sunigad HEP Sudurpashchim Bajhang, Sunikot11.0502079-05-28Omega EnergyDeveloper Pvt. Ltd
67Lower Khare Bagmati Bulung, Chankhu, Khare, Suriti (Dolakha)11.0002078-09-06Universal Power Company P. Ltd
68Sanigad Karnali Kaphalaseri, Pipalkot (Bajhang)10.7002080-05-02Bungal Hydro Ltd
69Down Piluwa Koshi Baneswor, Ankhibhui, Mamling (Sankhuwasabha)10.3002080-04-25River Falls Hydropower Development P. Ltd.
70 Sunkoshi Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchowk10.0501972 NEA [21]
71 Lower Modi I Lumbini Parbat10.0002012United Modi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
72Makari Gad Sudurpashchim Guljar, Khandeswori (Darchula)10.0002079-11-27Makarigad Hydropower Pvt. Ltd
73 Sipring Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Dolakha District 10.0002069-10-03 BSSynergy Power Development P Ltd
74Kabeli B1 Cascade HPP Koshi Ambarpur, Nagi (Panchthar)9.9402078-12-12Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Ltd.
75 Iwa Khola Hydropower Project Koshi Taplejung district |9.9002076 BSRairang Hydropower Development Company Ltd [22]
76Upper Ingwa Khola Koshi Taplejung 9.7002080-12-28Ingwa Hydopower Ltd.
77 Super Mai-A Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 9.6002077-02-32 BSSagarmatha Jalbidhyut Company P.Ltd.
78Mai Beni HPP Koshi Namsaling, Soyang, Goduk (Ilam)9.5102078-06-01Samling Power company Pvt.Ltd
79Mid Solu Khola HEP Koshi Solukhumbu,Gora Khami, Salleri9.5002079-09-15Mid Solu Hydropower Ltd.
80Super Chepe HEP Gandaki Gorkha 9.0502080-10-08Ridge Line Energy Pvt. Ltd
81 Andhi Khola Hydropower Station Lumbini Syangja9.4001991Butwal Power Company Ltd.
(Initially installed capacity was 5.1 MW, rehabilitated in 2016)
82 Rudi A Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 8.8002075-12-05 BSBindhabasini Hydropower Development Company Pvt.Ltd [23]
83Chepe Khola Small HEP Gandaki Kharibot (Gorkha), Dudhpokhari (Lamjung)8.6302079-06-16Aashutosh Investment Pvt. Ltd.
84 Nau Gad Khola Hydropower Station Sudurpashchim Darchula District 8.5002072-05-02 BSApi Power Company Pvt. Ltd
85Upper Hewa HPP Koshi Jaljala, Siddhapokhari (Sankhuwasabha)8.5002078-12-19Upper Hewa Khola Hydropower Company Pvt Ltd
86 Mai Cascade Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 8.0002074-12-26 BSHimal Dolkha Hydropower Company Pvt Ltd
87Taksar Pikhuwa Koshi Kota, Mane Bhanjyang, Taksar, Dalgaun (Bhojpur)8.0002078-01-01Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Ltd.
88 Upper Naugad Gad Hydropower Station Sudurpashchim Darchula District 8.0002076-07-13 BSApi Power Company Ltd. [24]
89 Super Mai Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 7.8002075-07-11 BSSupermai Hydropower Pvt.Ltd.
90 Jogmai Khola Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 7.6002074-01-18 BSSanvi Energy Pvt. Ltd.
91 Indrawati III Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchowk7.5002002National Hydropower Co. Ltd.
92 Upper Khorunga Hydropower Station Koshi Terhathum District 7.5002076-11-17 BSTerhathum Power Company Pvt. Ltd.
93Upper Midim Khola SHP Gandaki Bhujung (Lamjung)7.5002081-01-06Bhujung Hydro Power Ltd.
94Yambaling Khola Bagmati Gumba, Golche (Sindhupalchok)7.2712080-11-08Yambaling Hydropower Ltd.
95Sapsup Khola Small Hydro Electric Project Koshi Batase, Chhorambu, Rajapani (Khotang)7.1512078-09-23Three Star Hydro Power Pvt.Ltd.
96 Ankhu Khola-1 Hydropower Station Bagmati Dhading District 7.0002070-05-08 BSAnkhu Jalvidut Co. Pvt. Ltd
97Chepe Khola HEP Gandaki Thalajung, Kerabari (Gorkha)7.0002081-03-25Champawati Hydro Power P.Ltd
98Suri Khola Bagmati Chankhu (Dolakha)7.0002079-01-18Suri Khola Hydropower Pvt Ltd
99Upper Khimti II Bagmati Chuchure (Ramechhap)7.0002079-02-17Himalaya Urja Bikash Company Limited
100 Upper Mardi Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 7.0002076-06-20 BSUnited Idimardi and R.B. Hydropower Pvt Ltd
101Upper Suri Khola HPP Bagmati Chankhu (Dolakha)7.0002080-08-21Makar Jitumaya Hudropower Pvt.Ltd.
102 Molun Khola Small Hydropower Station Koshi Okhaldhunga District 7.0002074-12-12 BSMolun Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd
103 Rudi Khola-B Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 6.6002076-11-05 BSBindhyabasini Hydropower Development Co. Pvt Ltd
104Lower Jogmai Khola HPP Koshi Namsaling, Goduk, Panchakanya (Ilam)6.202078-07-15Asian Hydropower Pvt. Ltd
105 Puwa Khola Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam6.201999 NEA
106 Daraudi A Hydropower Plant Gandaki Gorkha District 6.00
107 Upper Mai-C Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 6.102074-04-09 BSMai Valley Hydropower P.L.,
108Upper Phawa HPP Koshi Sikaicha, Tiringe (Taplejung)5.802081-01-08Unitech Hydropower Company Ltd.
109 Ghalemdi Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Myagdi District 5.002076-11-05 BSGhalemdi Hydro Limited
110Ghatte Khola Bagmati Marbu (Dolakha)5.002077-11-23Mankamana Engineering HP
111 Mailung Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Rasuwa5.002013Mailun Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
112Richet Khola SHP Gandaki Manbu, Kashigaun (Gorkha)5.002078-04-28Richet Jalbidhyut Company Pvt. Ltd.
113Rukum Gad Karnali Kanda, Sobha (Rukum)5.002079-12-28Rapti Hydro and General Construction Pvt. Ltd.
114 Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Station Koshi Bhojpur District 5.002076-02-27 BSEastern Hydropower P Ltd
115 Phawa khola Hydropower Station Koshi Taplejung District 5.00BSShiwani Hydropower Company
116 Siuri Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Lamjung District 5.002069-06-30 BSNyadi Group Pvt Ltd
117 Tadi Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Nuwakot District 5.002058-10-10 BSAadi Shakti Bidhut Bikash Co. P. Ltd
118 Upper Hugdi Hydropower Station Lumbini Gulmi District 5.002071-12-09 BSRuru Jalbidyut Pariyojana Pvt. Ltd
119Lower Tadi Bagmati Balkumari, Samundratar, Sundaradevi, Thaprek (Nuwakot)4.9932078-12-10Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydropower Co. Pvt. ltd.
120Puwa II Hydropower Project Koshi Sakhejung, Maipokhari, Barbote (Ilam)4.962079-08-12Peoples' Power Ltd
121 Mardi Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 4.802066-10-08 BSGandaki Hydropower Development Co. P. Ltd
123 Padam Khola Small Hydropower Station Karnali Dailekh District 4.802076-09-08 BSDolti Power Company P. Ltd
124Upper Piluwa Khola-2 SHP Koshi Mawadin, Siddhakali (Sankhuwasabha)4.722079-11-22Menchhiyam Hydropower P Ltd. Itahari, Sunsari
125Upper Chirkhuwa Khola Koshi Nepaledada, Mulpani, Khartimchcha (Bhojpur)4.702081-02-20Chirkhuwa Hydropower Company Pvt td
126Upper Machha Khola HEP Ganaki Gumda, Laprak (Gorkha)4.552079-11-17Bikash Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.
127 Bijayapur-1 Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 4.502069-05-05 BSBhagawati Hydropower Development Company
128Hewa Khola Koshi Jaljala, Siddhapokhari (Sankhuwasabha)4.4552067-04-17Barun Hydropower Development Co. Pvt. Ltd
129 Radhi Small Hydropower Station Gandaki Lamjung District 4.402071-02-31 BSRadhi Bidyut Co. Ltd
130 Tungun - Thosne Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Lalitpur District 4.362073-08-09 BSKhani Khola Hydropower Company Ltd
131 Baramchi Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchok District 4.202071-12-30 BSUnique Hydel Pvt Ltd
132 Khudi Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Lamjung District 4.002063-09-15 BS
133 Puwa Khola-1 Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 4.002074-06-23 BSPuwa Khola – 1 Hydropower Pvt. Ltd
134 Sardi Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Kaski District 4.002074-08-23 BSMandakini Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
135Upper Chhyandi Small HPP Gandaki Bansar, Faleni (Lamjung)4.002078-08-24Chhyandi Hysropower LTD
136 Super Mai Khola Cascade Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 3.82077-03-31 BSMai Khola Hydropower Pvt.Ltd.
137 Dwari Khola Small Hydropower Station Karnali Dailekh 3.752074-01-23 BSBhugol Energy Development Company Pvt Ltd
138 Charnawati Khola Hydroelectric Project Bagmati Dolakha3.522070Nepal Hydro Developer Limited
139Seti Khola HPP Gandaki Shivalaya (Parbat)3.502081-03-07Parbat Paiyu Khola Hydropower Company
140 Kapadigad Hydropower Station Sudurpashchim Doti District 3.332076-02-25 BSSalmanidevi Hydropower Pvt Ltd
141 Sabha Khola Hydropower Station Koshi Sankhuwasabha District 3.302074-06-04 BSDibyaswari Hydropower P Ltd
142 Chatara Hydropower Station Koshi Sunsari3.201996 NEA
143Gelun Khola HPP Bagmati Baramchi, Hagam, Jalbire (Sindhupalchok)3.202080-08-15Gelun Khola Hydropower Company Pvt Ltd
144 Bhairab Kund Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchok District 3.002071-02-22 BSBhairabkund Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
145 Chaku Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchok District 3.002062Alliance Power Nepal
146 Midim Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Lamjung District 3.002074-10-15 BSUnion Hydropower P.Ltd
147 Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station Koshi Sankhuwasabha District 3.002060-06-01 B.S.
148Rawa Khola Koshi Sungdel, Diplung (Khotang)3.002077-06-04Rawa Energy Development Pvt Ltd
149 Upper Puwa-1 Hydropower Station Koshi Ilam District 3.002071-10-01 BSJoshi Hydropower Co. P. Ltd
150 Chake Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Ramechhap District 2.832074-08-28 BSGarjang Upatyaka HP Company Limited
151 Sunkoshi Small Hydropower Plant Bagmati Sindhupalchowk2.602005Sanima Hydropower
152 Daram Khola-A Hydropower Station Gandaki Baglung District 2.502073-03-12 BSSayapatri Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
153Upper Syange Khola SHP Gandaki Taghring (Lamjung)2.402078-11-15Upper Syange Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
154 Jiri Khola Small Hydropower Station Bagmati Dolakha District 2.402071-11-01 BSBojini Company (P.) Ltd
155 Panauti (Khopasi) Hydropower Bagmati Kavre2.401965 NEA
156 Ridi Khola Hydropower Station Lumbini Palpa District 2.402066-07-10 BSRidi Hydropower Development Co P Ltd
157 Jhyari Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchok District 2.002073-04-01 BSElectrocom and Research Centre
158 Chhandi Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Lamjung District 2.002072-12-13 BSChhyandi Hydropower Co. P. Ltd
159 Khani Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Lalitpur District 2.002073-08-09 BSKhani Khola Hydropower Company Ltd
160 Tatopani Hydropower Station Gandaki Myagdi District 2.00
161Upper Richet Khola SHP Gandaki Kashigaun, Manbu (Gorkha)2.002081-05-27Upper Richet Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
162 Lower Chaku Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchok District 1.802070-04-24 BSLaughing Buddha Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd
163 Middle Chaku Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Sindhupalchok District 1.802069-11-15 BSLaughing Budha Power Nepal
164 Thoppal Khola Hydropower Station Bagmati Dhading District 1.652064-04-24 BSThoppal Khola Hydropower Company
165 Seti Hydropower Station Gandaki Pokhara1.501985 Nepal Electricity Authority
166 Theule Khola Hydropower Station Gandaki Baglung District 1.502075-03-24 BSBarahi Hydropower Pvt Ltd [25]
167 Tinau Hydropower Plant Lumbini Rupandehi District 1.0242038 Nepal Electricity Authority
168 Fewa Hydropower Station Gandaki Pokhara1.001969 Nepal Electricity Authority
169 Sundarijal Small Hydropower Station Bagmati Kathmandu District 0.641991 BS Nepal Electricity Authority
Total3241.584

Solar Power Stations

As of 4 March 2025
S.N.Power StationLocationCapacity (MW)CommissionedOwnerRefs.
1 Nuwakot Solar Power Station Bidur, Nuwakot 25.0002020 Nepal Electricity Authority [26] [27]
2 Mithila Solar PV Station Begadawar (Dhanusha)10.0002021Eco Power Development Pvt. Ltd [28]
3 Mithila 2 Solar PV Station Dhanusha District 10.0002022Eco Global Power Development Pvt. Ltd [29]
4Solar PV Project Banke, block-2Raniyapur (Banke)10.0002080-01-18Pure Energy Ltd
5Solar PV Project, Raniyapur, Block 1Raniyapur (Banke)10.0002080-09-25Pure Energy Ltd
6Shivasatachhi Jhapa Solar ProjectPanchganchi (Jhapa)10.0002080-10-10Jhapa Energy Limited [30]
7 Butwal Solar PV Project Rupandehi 8.5002020Ridi Power Company Ltd. [31]
8Utility Scale Solar PV, Grid Connected Solar Project, MorangBanigama (Morang)6.8002079-12-30G I Solar Pvt. Ltd,
9Bel Chautara Solar Farm ProjectKhairenitar (Tanahu)5.0002078-07-01Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd.
10Solar PV Pratappur, Grid Connected Solar PV (VGF), NawalparaPratappur (Nawalparasi)5.0002079-05-27National Solar Power Company PVt. Ltd.
11Som Radha Krishna Solar Farm Project (VGF)Rupakot (Kaski)4.4002079-07-14Nepal Solar Farm Ltd.
12 Chandranigahpur Solar Project Rautahat District 4.0002078-05-06(2021)Api Power Company Pvt. Ltd [28]
13Grid-Connected Solar Power Project, Dhalkebar, 33 kV S/SDhalkebar (Dhanusha)3.0002078-11-21Sagarmatha Energy & Construction Pvt. Ltd.
14Grid Connected Solar PV Project, Ramgram, Nawalparasi2.0002080-01-02Saurya Bidhyut Power Pvt. Ltd
15Bishnu Priya Solar Farm ProjectRamnagar (Nawalparasi)1.0002075-08-13Surya Power Company P. Ltd.
16Solar Power Project, Dhalkebar 11 kV S/SDhalkebar (Dhanusha)1.0002078-10-02Api Power Company Ltd.
17Solar Power Project, Simara, 11 kV S/S1.0002079-04-08Api Power Company Ltd.
18Solar EnergyBungamati (Lalitpur)0.6802067-12-10Katthmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Byawasthapan Board

Diesel Power Stations

As of 4 March 2025
S.N.NameLocationCapacity (MW)CommissionedOwnerRefs
1Duhabi Multifuel CenterMorang391997 Nepal Electricity Authority
2Hetauda Diesel CenterMakwanpur14.412012 [32]
Total53.41 [33]

Co-generation Plants

As of 4 March 2025
S/NHydropowerProvinceLocationCapacity (MW)CommissionedOwnerRefs
1Everest Cogeneration Electricity Project Madhesh Birgunj, Parsa3.0002077-10-26Everest Sugar and Chemical Industries ltd
2Indushankar Cogeneration and Transmission Project Madhesh Haripur (Sarlahi)3.0002078-11-01Indu Shnakar Chini Udyog Ltd
Total6.000

Hydropower stations under construction

As of 4 March 2025
S.N.Hydropower StationProvinceLocationCapacity (MW)Estimated date of completionOwnerRefs
1 Arun III Koshi Sankhuwasabha9002024Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) [34]
2Tila 1 Hydropower Project Karnali Phukot Village, Kalikot440.00
3Tila 2 Hydropower Project Karnali Phukot Village, Kalikot420
4Budigandaki HEP Gandaki Gorkha341.00
5Upper Tamor Koshi Taplejung285.00 [35]
6Budi Gandaki Kha Gandaki 260.000
7Upper Trishuli-1 HEP Bagmati Rasuwa2162027NWEDC
8Bajhang Upper Seti HEP2162027Samriddhi Energy Limited
9Chainpur Seti HEP Sudurpashchim Melbisauni Village, Bajhang210.002027 Nepal Electricity Authority
10Super Tamor HEP Koshi Phaktanglung RM, Taplejung1662027Cristal Power Development
11Kaligandaki Gorge Gandaki Dana Village , Myagdi1642026
12Lapche Khola Bagmati Lamabagar, Dolakha160Nasa Hydropower PEI LTD
13Tanahu HEP (Previously Known As Upper Seti) Gandaki Damauli Tanahu1402025 Nepal Electricity Authority
14Lower Manang Marsyangdi Gandaki Tachi Bagarchhap Village, Manang139.202026Butwal Power CO LTD [20%]; Qing Yuan Engineering Consulting CO (QYEC) [ Sichuan Provincial Investment Group; Chengdu Xingcheng Investment Group
15Upper Marsyangdi 1 Gandaki Taghring Village, Lamjung138Upper Marsyangdi Hydropower CO PVT LTD
16Manang Marsyangdi Gandaki Manang, Chame1352025Butwal Power CO LTD [20%]; Sichuan Provincial Investment Group [ Chengdu Xingcheng Investment Group; Qing Yuan Engineering Consulting CO (QYEC)
17Budi Gandaki Ka130
18Tamor Mewa Koshi Taplejung, Aathrai Tribeni R.M.1282028Spark Hydroelectric CO LTD
19Rasuwa Bhotekoshi Bagmati Rasuwa, Chilime Village1202025Chilime Hydropower CO. LTD (CHPCL)
20Jagdulla HEP Karnali Jagdulla R.M., Dolpa106Jagdulla Hydropower Company Limited
21Madhya Bhotekoshi Bagmati Sindhupalchowk1022023Middle Bhotekoahi Jalbidhyut Company [36]
22 Mathillo Mailung Khola Hydropower Project Bagmati Rasuwa14.3Sanima Hydropower
23Upper Trisuli 2 Karnali Haku Village, Jumla1022025Chilime Hydropower CO LTD
24Super Trisuli Gandaki Gorkha1002025Blue Energy LTD
25Tamakoshi V HEP Bagmati Gaurishanka RM99.802027 Nepal Electricity Authority
26Isuwa Khola Hydropower Project Koshi Sankhuwasabha97.20Dolakha Nirman Company PVT LTD
27Landruk Modi HEP86.59
28Chhameliya (Chhetigad)85
29Lower Solu Koshi Solukhumbu82Essel Clean Solu Pvt. Ltd.
30Budi Gandaki Prok Khola HEP81
31Sanjen Khola78
32Ghunsa Khola HEP77.50
33Middle Mewa HPP73.50
34Simbuwa Khola HEP70.30
35Dudhkoshi-2 (Jaleswar)HPP70.00
36Dudh Khola HEP65
37Bhotekoshi 5 HEP62
38Tiplyang Kaligandaki HEP58
39Nupche Likhu HEP57.50
40Myagdi Khola Hydropower Project57.30
41Himchuli Dordi HEP57.00
42Jum Khola HEP56
43Lower Apsuwa HEP54
44Middle Kaligandaki53.54
45Upper Myagdi -I HEP53.50
46Upper Lapche Khola52.00
47Mewa Khola Hydropower Project50
48Marsyangdi Besi50
49Dana Khola HEP49.95
50Khimti II48.80
51Upper Rahughat48.50
52Chujung Khola HEP48
53Upper Balephi46
54Kasuwa Khola HPP45
55Sani Bheri HEP44.52
56Chilun Khola HEP43.20
57Upper Nyasim Khola43
58Upper Madi 0 HEP43
59Ankhu Khola42.90
60Upper Modi A42
61Super Lower Bagmati HEP41.86
62Sankhuwa Khola HEP41.06
63Super Nyadi Hydropower Project40.27
64Isuwa Khola PRoP Cascade HEP40.10
65Khani Khola I Bagmati Dolakha40Greenlife Energy Pvt.Ltd.
66Rahughat40
67Bhotekoshi 1 HEP40
68Lapche Tamakoshi HEP40
69Upper Sankhuwa Khola HEP40
70Balephi Khola HEP40
71Kalika Kaligandaki HEP38.16
72Upper Ankhu Khola HEP38
73Kabeli A37.60
74Tamor Khola -5 HEP37.50
75Upper Trisuli 3B37
76Upper Myagdi37
77Rahughat Mangale37
78Brahmayani HEP36.52
79Nyasim HEP35
80Karuwa Seti HEP32
81Upper Mewa Khola A HEP31.92
82Yaru Khola HEP30.59
83Upper Dudh Khola HPP30.40
84Khani Khola (Dolakha) Bagmati Dolakha30Sasa Engineering Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
85Likhu Khola HPP30
86Hongu Khola I HPP30
87Palun Khola 1 HEP30
88Mathillo Kabeli HEP28.10
89Upper Khudi26.00
90Super Ankhu Khola Hydropower Project25.40
91Durbang Myagdi Khola25
92Ilep Tatopani Khola HEP25
93Bajra Madi Hydropower Project24.80
94Luja Khola HEP24.80
95Badigad Khola HEP24.60
96Dobhan Khola HEP24.50
97Khare Hydropower Project24.10
98Madme Khola HPP24
99Super Seti HPP24
100Super Melamchi HEP23.60
101Mewa Khola HEP23
102Middle Hongu Khola B HEP22.90
103Mathillo Thulo Khola A HEP22.50
104Balephi A22.14
105Setikhola HEP22.00
106Madhya Hongu Khola A HPP22.00
107Rolwaling Khola HEP22
108Kabeli 3 Cascade HEP21.93
109Nyadi Phidi HPP21.40
110Thulo Khola Hydropower Project21.30
111Jaldigad21
112Aayu Malun Khola HEP21
113Palun Khola Small HEP21
114Suti Khola HEP21
115Langtang Khola Small Hydropower Project20
116Sagu Khola HEP20
117Lower Balephi20
118Upper Seti HEP20
119Kunban Khola HEP20
120Akhu Khola 2 HEP20
121Tattopani Khola HEP19
122Dordi Dudh Khola Small HEP19
123Upper Modi HPP Cascade Project18.20
124Rauje Khola HPP18
125Upper Maiwa HPP17.85
126Chhahare Khola17.50
127Upper Mailung B HEP17
128Thuligad Khola Small PRoP HEP17
129Liping Khola16.26
130Ruru Banchu-116.00
131Machhe Khola HEP16
132Middle Trishuli Ganga Nadi15.63
133Irkhuwa Khola-B HPP15.52
134Upper Brahmayeni HEP15.15
135Sabha Khola -B HPP15.10
136Upper Kabeli-2 HEP15
137Phalakhu Khola HPP14.70
138Mudi Khola Hydropower Project14.70
139Upper Irkhuwa HPP14.50
140Budum HEP14.50
141Lower Irkhuwa Khola14.15
142Upper Sunigad HEP13.50
143Sisuwa Khola HEP13.50
144Midim 1 HEP13.42
145Middle Mailung (Cascade) HEP13
146Lower Nyadi HEP12.60
147Ruru Banchu Khola-212
148Super Kabeli Khola HEP12
149Mistri Khola-2 HEP12
150Sunigad11.05
151Upper Tadi11
152Sabha Khola A10
153Siddhi Khola10
154Madya Super Daraundi HPP10
155Upper Sagu HEP10
156Daraudi Nadi HEP9.84
157Upper Daraudi-C HEP9.82
158Daram Khola HEP9.60
159Lower Dudhkunda Hydropower Project9.48
160Siwakhola HEP9.30
161Upper Daraudi Hydropower Project9.20
162Super Ghalemdi HEP9.14
163Sona Khola HEP9.00
164Khimti Ghwang Khola HEP9
165Dudhpokhari Chepe HEP8.84
167Chulepu Khola Hydropower Project8.52
168Upper Daraudi B Small HEP8.30
169Upper Deumai Khola Small HEP8.30
170Tadi Ghyampedi HEP8.00
171Chino Khola HEP7.90
172Upper Piluwa-1 HEP7.70
173Jurimba Khola Small Hydropower Project7.63
174Lower Hewa Khola A HPP7.30
175Shyam Khola HEP7.25
176Lower Tawakhola HEP7.10
177Menchet Khola HPP7.00
178Hidi Khola HEP6.82
179Garchyang Khola6.60
180Rawa Khola HPP6.50
181Darkhola Small HPP6.50
182Malta Bagmati Small HEP6.50
183Upper Mailung -A6.42
184Sabha Khola C HEP (cascade)6.30
185Lower Khani-B HEP6.20
186Lower Bhim Khola HEP6.05
187Upper Chauri Khola6.00
188Buku Khola6.00
189Nyam Nyam6.00
190Rele Khola6.00
191Super Hewa HPP6.00
192Upper Junbesi Khola HEP5.88
193Lower Khorunga5.50
194Sagu Khola 1 HPP5.50
195Middle Tadi HPP5.50
196Bagar Khola HEP5.50
197Rawa Khola HEP5.40
198Jhyaku Khola HPP5.24
199Junbesi5.20
200Jogmai Cascade5.20
201Tadi Khola5.00
202Chauri Khola5.00
203Phalaku Khila HPP5.00
204Lankhuwa Khola5.00
205Buku-Kapati Hydropower Project5.00
206Hewa A Small HEP5.00
207Sangu Khola HPP5.00
208Sepli Khola HEP5.00
209Upper Piluwa HIlls Small HP Project4.99
210Bhim Khola Small HEP4.96
211Upper Piluwa 3 Hpp4.95
212Miwaje Khola HEP4.95
213Upper Pikhuwa Khola HEP4.90
214Khorunga Khola4.80
215Middle Midim4.80
216Syalque Khola Small HEP4.80
217Super Iwa Khola HEP4.80
218Syano Khola HEP4.75
219Lower Thulo Khola HEP (RoR Cascade)4.75
220Super Machha Khola HEP4.60
221Middle Daram Khola-B HPP4.50
222Tallo Indrawati HEP4.50
223Upper Bhurundi Khola-A Small HEP4.50
224Gasali Khola Small HEP4.50
225Pegu Khola Small Hydropower Project4.35
226Lohare Khola4.20
227Pikhuwa Pashupati HEP4.10
228Kisedi Khola Small HEP4.10
229Lower Chirkhuwa4.06
230Rupse Khola4.00
231Upper Lohore SHP4.00
232Lower Mid Rawa Khola HEP4.00
234Upper Bhurundi Khola SHP3.75
235Devdhunga Chaku Khola HEP3.56
236Phedi Khola (Thumlung) Small HPP3.52
237Lower Tara Khola HPP3.50
238Sinkos Khola HEP3.45
239Tinau Khola HPP3.44
240Syarpu HEP3.30
241Sano Milti Khola SHP3.00
242Middle Daram Khola-A HPP3.00
243Tadi Khola Cascade3.00
244Kalinchok Small HEP3.00
245Upper Sardi HEP2.90
246Bhalaudi Khola HEP2.65
247Salankhu Khola2.50
248Saptang Khola HPP2.50
249Mid Rawa Khola HEP2.50
250Upper Parajuli Khola2.15
251Arun Khola 2 HEP2.00
252Taligad Small HPP2.00
253Chepe Khola Cascade Hydropower Project2.00
254Chisang Khola-A Small Hep1.80
255Middle Tara Khola SHP1.70
256Upper Gaddi Gad1.55
257Istul Khola HPP1.51
Total10,054.7

Upcomming Hydroelectricity Projects

As of 4 March 2025
Hydro-Power StationCapacity (MW)LocationCommissioning Year (planned)
Mugu Karnali Storage HEP1902.002031
Upper Arun HEP1063.002026
Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project8282031
Upper Marsyangdi-2600
Dudhkoshi Storage HEP600
Phukot Karnali HEP480
Kimathanka Arun HEP454
Betan Karnali HEP439
Nalsyau Gad Storage HEP417
Humla Karnali-2 HEP335
Upper Bheri PROP HEP325
Langtang Khola Reservoir HEP310
Upper Mugu Karnali HEP306
Bheri-1 HEP270
Humla Karnali 1 HEP235
Surke Dudkoshi HEP188
Adhikhola Storage HEP180
Dudhkoshi-6 HEP171
Mugu Karnali HEP159.62
Begnas Rupa Storage HEP150
Namlan Khola HEP135
Lower Barun Khola HPP132
Lower Seti (Tanahu) HEP126
Upper Chuwa Lurupya Khola PRoP HEP110.20
Chauwa Khola Cascade HPP98.17
Budhi Gandaki Nadi HEP91.15
Rolwaling Khola HEP88.00
Upper Tamor A HEP72.00
Dudhkoshi Storage (With Dam-Toe Powerhouse)Hydropower Project70.00
Seti Nadi-3 HEP65.00
Nar Khola HEP58.90
Sani Bheri 3 HEP46.72
Chunchet Syar Khola HEP45.00
Bakan Khola HEP44.00
Ghunsa-Tamor HEP43.00
Mathillo Simbuwa Khola HEP40.03
IKhuwa Khola HEP40.00
Upper Apsuwa HEP35.015
Middle Chameliya HEP35.00
Myardi Khola30.00
Myagdi Khola A HEP30.00
Hongu Khola HEP28.90
Upper Trisuli-I Cascade HEP24.60
Super Inkhu Khola HEP24.22
Upper Ruru Banchu Khola HEP23.90
Apsuwa I HEP23.00
Upper Nyasem A HEP21.00
Supreme Middle Seti HEP18.00
Irkhuwa Khola Ka HEP15.00
Upper Seti-1 HEP13.00
Upper Mudi HEP12.73
Myagdi Khola-B HEP12.50
Dhaula Khola HEP10.80
Mathillo Chhum Chhum Gad HEP10.00
Tawa Khola HEP9.96
Nimrung Khola HEP9.80
Lower Inkhu HEP9.80
Tirija Khola HEP9.71
Super Sabha Khola A HPP9.55
Nisi Khola HEP8.80
Middle Likhu Small HEP8.60
Paara Malun PRoP HEP8.53
Lower Kalanga Gad HEP8.00
Taksu Khola HEP7.10
Middle Molung Khola Small HEP6.00
Lower Melamchi HEP4.96
Upper Melamchi HEP4.95
Chhomoron Khola Small HEP4.89
Api Naugad HEP4.89
Lapa Khola Hydropower Project4.72
Super Most Iwa HEP4.60
Manahari Khola HEP4.50
Chyandi Khola HEP4.20
Upper Most Iwa Khola HEP4.10
Small Sabha Khola Small Hydropower Project4.10
Lower Rupse Khola HEP1.86
Lodo Khola Sana HEP1.60
Total11,255.5

Special Projects

As of 4 March 2025
S.NProjectProvinceLocationCapacity (MW)OwnerRef
1 Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project Gandaki Gorkha1200 Nepal Electricity Authority
2 West Seti Dam Sudurpashchim 750
3Sapta Koshi High Dam Multipurpose Project3000
4Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project3240
5Budhiganga Hydropower Project
6Naumure Multipurpose Project218.34
7 Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Project 38.62

Other Power Stations

See also

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