Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

9.6MW

Installed Capacity

About

Super Mai A Hydropower Project in situated in Illam District, Mechi Zone of Eastern Development Region of Nepal. It is 550 km away from Kathmandu by road. The project utilizes water from the Kumbhakarna Range, which form the Mai river. The headwork is situated at Sulbung VDC, Illam. The powerhouse is located at Gangate Faat, Sumbek VDC, Illam.

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Catchment Area 129 km2
Design Discharge 6.4m3 /s
Maximum Net Head 186.025 m
Maximum Gross Head 199.3 m

Waterways

Penstock-Diameter 1.8 m
Tailrace Canal Length 54 m

Turbine

Type Vertical axis Francis turbine
Rated Output 3 X 3.5 MW

Generators

Rated Capacity 12 MVA
Type Salient Pole, Synchronous

Transformers

Number of Units 1
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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