114Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

14.1MW

Installed Capacity

About

The Devighat Hydropower Station is a run-of-river cascade project located in Nuwakot District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Commissioned in 1984, it utilizes water from the tailrace of the Trishuli Hydropower Station to generate electricity with an installed capacity of 14.1 MW. The project features three vertical Francis turbines, each rated approximately 4.7 MW. Water is conveyed through a 2.47 km headrace pipe and canal system before reaching the surface powerhouse. The plant operates at a gross head of 40.5 meters and an average annual discharge of 45.3 m³/s. Owned and operated by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Devighat contributes significantly to Nepal's hydropower capacity, generating around 105 GWh annually. It underwent a major overhaul in 2011 to improve operational efficiency. The facility operates on a 66 kV transmission line feeding into the national grid and does not have an independent Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Catchment Area 4150 km2
Maximum Net Head 40.5m, 39m
Average Annual Discharge 45.3 m3/s

Waterways

Total Length of Waterways 4.5 km

Turbine

Type Vertical Francis
Number of Units 3
Rated Capacity 5.03MW

Generators

Rated Capacity 6.25MVA
Power Factor 0.8

Transformers

Number of Units 3 (6.3MVA, 6.6/66kV)
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