Related Research Articles
Chilime Hydropower Plant is hydro power plant in Nepal.
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 148,006.67 square kilometers and a population of 29.16 million. It has a small economy, with a GDP of $42 billion in 2024, amounting to about 1% of South Asia and 0.04% of the World's GDP.
The Independent Power Producers Association Nepal is an association of private developers and owners of power producers of Nepal. It is a non-profit, non-government autonomous organization and was established in 2001. Its main objective is to link the private sector and government organizations involved in hydropower generation. IPPAN is primarily a membership organization. The General Assembly comprises both institutional and individual members. The General Assembly elects the Board of Directors, which then formulates the plans and policies of the organization. As of 2020, there are 580 private hydropower projects that are in operation or under construction with a total capacity to generate 21,000 MW. The private sector has invested about NPR 600 billion in these projects.
Upper marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Bhulbhule of Lamjung district of western Nepal. The flow from Marshyangdi River is used to generate 50 MW electricity. The energy is evacuated by a 25 km long, 132 kv single circuit transmission line from Bhulbhule (powerhouse) to Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project.
Tinau Hydropower Plant is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Rupandehi District of Nepal. The flow from Tinau River is used to generate 1.024 MW electricity.
Andhi Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Syangja District of Nepal. The flow from Andhi River, a tributary of Kali Gandaki River, is used to generate 9.4 MW electricity and annual energy of 68.38 GWh. The plant is owned and developed by Butwal Power Company Limited, an IPP of Nepal in technical help from UMN. The plant started generating electricity since 2052-01-08 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2101-12-30 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to 132 kV national grid through the substation at Rang Khola and sells electricity to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Pyuthan District of Nepal. The flow from Jhimruk River, a tributary of West Rapti River, is used to generate 12 MW electricity and annual energy of 72 GWh. The flow is transferred to Madi River at the tailrace. The powerhouse is semi-underground type located on the bank of the Madi River. The plant is owned and developed by Butwal Power Company Limited, an IPP of Nepal in technical help from UMN. The plant started generating electricity since 2052-01-25 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2101-12-30 BS, after which the plant will be handed over to the government. The power station is connected to 132 kV national grid through 41 km long transmission line at Lamahi substation. The electricity is sold to Nepal Electricity Authority.
Bijayapur-1 Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Kaski District of Nepal. The flow from Bijayapur River is used to generate 4.5 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company, an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity from 2069-05-05 BS. The generation licence will expire in 2101-12-21 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.
Nau Gad Khola 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 8.5 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Api Power Company Pvt. Ltd, an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity from 2072-05-02BS. The generation licence will expire in 2104-03-30 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.
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.
Chhandi Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Lamjung District of Nepal. The flow from Chhandi River is used to generate 2 MW electricity. The plant has design flow of 0.67 m3/s and design head of 710 m, making it one of the projects with the largest head.
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.
Ghalemdi Khola Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Myagdi District of Nepal. The flow from Ghalemdi River is used to generate 5 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Ghalemdi Hydro Limited, an IPP of Nepal.
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.
Molun Khola Small Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Okhaldhunga District of Nepal. The flow from Molun River is used to generate 7 MW electricity. The plant is owned and developed by Molun Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd, an IPP of Nepal. The plant started generating electricity from 2074-12-12BS. The generation licence will expire in 2106-06-01 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.
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.
Rudi Khola-B Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Kaski District of Nepal. The flow from Rudi River is used to generate 6.6 MW electricity. The design head is 299.81 m and flow is 2.55 m3/s at Q40%
References
- ↑ "Kulman Ghising appointed NEA managing director". The Himalayan Times. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ↑ "Nepal Electricity Authority" . Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ↑ A Year in a Review 2012-2013 (Report). Nepal Electricity Authority.
- ↑ "Contractors trade blame over delay in Chameliya hydro" . Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ↑ "Slim chance of Upper Tamakoshi hydropower completing next year" . Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ↑ IPP's Hydro Power Projects (Operation) as of Poush 30, 2072 (PDF), Nepal Electric Authority (Power Trade Department), 2016, pp. 66–67, archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2016
- ↑ IPP's Hydropower Projects (Under Construction ) as of Poush 30, 2072 (PDF), Nepal Electric Authority (Power Trade Department), 2016, pp. 67–69, archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2016
- ↑ "Diesel plant in Hetauda generates electricity". The Himalayan Times.
- ↑ "Nepal's transmission lines doubled to 6,507 circuit km in eight years". 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ↑ "India raises imports of Nepal's energy to nearly 1,000 MW" . Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ↑ "Nepal's power starts flowing to Bangladesh through Indian grid", The Times of India, 2024-11-16, ISSN 0971-8257 , retrieved 2024-11-17
- ↑ "Nepal begins historic power export to Bangladesh via India" . Retrieved 2024-11-17.
