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The Phawa Khola Hydropower Project is a 5 MW run-of-the-river hydropower plant located in Taplejung District, Province 1, Nepal. The project utilizes the Phawa Khola and began commercial operation on 9 Jestha 2073 BS (approximately May 23, 2016). Developed and operated by Shibani Hydropower Company (P) Ltd., the plant comprises two horizontal-axis Pelton turbines and features a 4,357 m headrace pipe and a 479 m long, 1.1 m diameter steel-lined penstock. The design flow ranges from 2.52 to 2.60 m³/s based on exceedance probabilities, and the plant connects to the national grid via an 8 km, 33 kV single-circuit transmission line to the Amarpur substation. The project includes a gravity diversion weir, gravel trap, and PLC-controlled inlet valve system. Though exact annual energy generation is not specified, the facility is expected to contribute significantly to renewable energy supply and economic development in the Taplejung region. The project was constructed over a period of 2 years and 8 months and operates under a license valid until 2102 BS, after which it will be transferred to the government.
Application for Survey License
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Application for Generation License
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