Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

2.4MW

Installed Capacity

About

The Jiri Khola Small Hydropower Station is a 2.4 MW run-of-river hydropower project located in Dolakha District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. It utilizes the flow of Jiri Khola, a tributary of the Sun Koshi River. The project commenced commercial operations on May 23, 2015 (9 Jestha 2071 BS) and is owned and operated by Bojini Company (P.) Ltd. Water is diverted through a 137.5-meter headrace tunnel and conveyed via a penstock approximately 2,800 meters in length to a surface powerhouse located near the tailwater area. The generated electricity is connected to Nepal’s national grid and sold under a Power Purchase Agreement with the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The generation license is valid until November 2025 (16 Kartik 2102 BS), after which the project will transfer ownership to the government under a BOOT model. Typical annual energy generation for such a plant ranges between 10 and 15 GWh. Sediment management uses standard run-of-river desanding and trash rake systems. The project is included in the Nepal Water Resources Mapping program and NEA’s 2019/20 hydropower data.

Salient Features

Waterways

Headrace Tunnel – Length 137.5 m
Penstock – Length 2800 m
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Survey License Approved

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Application for Generation License

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Under Construction

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