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The Mardi Khola Small Hydro Power Project is a run-of-river hydropower plant located in the Kaski District of Gandaki Province, Nepal. Utilizing the flow of the Mardi River, a tributary of the Gandaki River, the project has an installed capacity of 4.8 MW. Developed and operated by Gandaki Hydro Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd, the plant was commissioned in phases, with the first unit starting operation in 2013. Key infrastructure includes a gravity weir diversion dam, RCC closed canal for headrace, and a surface RCC powerhouse housing three generating units. The plant uses mild steel penstock pipes of over 1 km length and transmits power via a 33 kV, 5.5 km transmission line connected to the NEA Modi Substation. The project features a two-part PPA tariff with seasonal differentiation and has generated significant revenue. It is licensed until 2098 BS, after which ownership will transfer to the government. The project contributes to Nepal's renewable energy capacity and regional development in the Pokhara area.
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