Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

2.5MW

Installed Capacity

About

The Daram Khola-A Hydropower Project is a 2.5 MW run-of-river facility located in Hila and Argal VDCs of Baglung District in Gandaki Province, Nepal. Developed and operated by Sayapatri Hydropower Pvt. Ltd., the project harnesses the Daram Khola (Daram River), featuring a gross head of 91.34 meters and a design discharge of 3.6 m³/s. The plant became commercially operational on 12 Jestha 2073 BS (June 26, 2016). Key infrastructure includes a surface powerhouse on the left bank, a 1,768-meter-long steel penstock with a diameter of 1.4 meters, and a gravity weir with intake, desander, and gravel trap. The station uses two horizontal-shaft Francis turbines, each rated at 1,350 kW, supported by synchronous 3-phase generators. The generated electricity is evacuated via transmission lines connected to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) grid and sold under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The project cost is estimated at NPR 460 million (~US$3.5 million) and is financed through a combination of equity and public investment, including an IPO with 10% local and 20% general public shares. The generation license is valid until mid-2048 (2 Poush 2105 BS).

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Catchment Area 84 km2
Design Discharge 3.6 m3/s
Maximum Net Head 83.33 m
Average Annual Discharge 5.732 m3/s
Maximum Gross Head 91.5 m

Powerhouse

Power House Surface

Waterways

Penstock – Length 1768 m (up to the bifurcation)
Penstock -Diameter 1.4 m

Turbine

Type Horizontal Sgaft, Francis
Number of Units 2
Rated Capacity 1350 KW
Rated Discharge 1.8 m3/s
Rated Output 1350 KW

Generators

Power Factor 0.8
Type Synchronous 3 Phase
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