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Khimti I Hydropower Plant is built with private sector funding as a “BOOT” agreement (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) with GON. Construction commenced on 26th June 1996 and Commercial Operation commenced on 11th July 2000. Himal Power Limited operates the plant and sells electricity to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The plant will be transferred to GON at the end of the 50 year license period. At the end of the first Power Purchase Agreement NEA will purchase a 50% share in the Khimti Power Plant for a nominal fee. The Khimti I Hydropower Project site is located in the Janakpur Zone, Central Development Region, some 100 km east of the Kathmandu. Khimti Khola forms the boundary between Ramechhap and Dolakha Districts. Access to the site is by the existing Jiri road 175 kilometres from Kathmandu.
Catchment Area | 358 km2 |
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Average Flow at Intake | 31.5m3/s |
Minimum Daily Discharge | 31.5m3/s |
Maximum Gross Head | 235 m |
Diversion Height | ~ 2.5 m |
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Diversion Capacity | 11.65 m3/s |
Headrace Tunnel-Length | 7,885 m |
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Penstock- Length | 1,000 m (inclined) |
Penstock-Diameter | 1.8-2.0 m |
Tailrace Tunnel- Length | 1,433 m |
Access Tunnel Length | 890 m |
Power House | Underground |
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Design Head | 660 m |
Rated Flow at Design Head | 2.15 m2/s |
Type | Pelton |
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Number of Units | 5 |
Rated Capacity | 12.5MW |
Number of Generators | 5 |
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Rated Capacity | 14.2 MVA |
Application for Survey License
Survey License Approved
Application for Generation License
Under Construction
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