Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

20MW

Installed Capacity

About

The Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Project is a 20 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project located in the Parbat District of Nepal's Western Development Region. It utilizes the flow of the Modi Khola and is designed to generate approximately 117 GWh of energy annually. The project is currently under construction, although its original commercial operation date was listed as November 24, 2012 (Mangsir 09, 2069 BS). The project is being developed by Modi Energy Pvt. Ltd. (MEL), a consortium comprising Hydro Solutions Group, K L Dugar Group, Murarka Group, Shanker Group, and Debenara Group. Its infrastructure includes a 4,021 m headrace tunnel, a 454 m penstock (3.5 m diameter), and two 10,000 kW vertical-axis Francis turbines. Power will be evacuated via an 8 km 132 kV transmission line to the NEA Dimuwa Substation. Situated across several Village Development Committees including Deopur, Bajung, Tilahar, Durlung, and Chuwa, the project covers a catchment area of approximately 560 km² at the intake site. Despite delays, construction continues with the intent to contribute significantly to Nepal’s renewable energy mix upon completion.

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Catchment Area 560 km2

Waterways

Headrace Tunnel-Length 4,021 m
Penstock- Length 454 m
Penstock-Diameter 3.5 m
Tailrace Canal Length 44 m

Turbine

Type Vertical Axis, Francis
Number of Units 2
Rated Output 2 x 10000 kW

Generators

Number of Generators 2
Power Factor 0.8

Transformers

Number of Units 2
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Application for Survey License

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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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Live

Location