28.26Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

5MW

Installed Capacity

About

The Upper Hugdi Hydropower Station is a run-of-river hydropower project located in Chandrakot Gaunpalika, Gulmi District, Lumbini Province, Nepal. Operational since March 23, 2015 (2071 Chaitra 09 BS), it utilizes the hydrology of the Hugdi River basin with a catchment area of 120 km² at the intake site. The plant operates with a gross head of approximately 184.5 m and net head ranging from 160 m to 171.17 m, harnessing a design flow of 3.75 m³/s. It has an installed capacity of 5 MW, generated by two Pelton turbines rated at 2.5 MW each. Power generated is evacuated through a transmission line to the Birbash substation in Gulmi District and sold to the Nepal Electricity Authority under a Power Purchase Agreement. The project, developed and operated by Ru Ru Jalbidyut Pariyojana Ltd. (an Independent Power Producer majority-owned by Sahas Hydro Power Company), had an estimated cost of NPR 750–815 million. The license is valid until 2104-04-29 BS, after which the plant will transfer to the government.

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Catchment Area 120 km2
Design Discharge 3.75 m3/s in 43.5% excedence flow
Maximum Net Head 160m - 171.17 m
Maximum Gross Head 184.5 m
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