Himalayan Energy – Hydro Power In Nepal

Project Highlight

Enhancing Nepal’s energy security by helping to utilize its renewable
hydro resources and reduce imports of electricity

Project Overview

Kalinchowk Hydropower Project

LOCATION

Kalinchowk Rural Municipality, Ward No. 1, Thami Gau, Nepal

INSTALLLED CAPACITY

3 MW

Catchment Area

19.8 km²

Annual Energy Output

16.96 GWh

KEY Technical Highlights

Energize Society With Sustainable
And Reliable Energy Systems!

Gross Head: 322.2 m

Net Head: 314.6 m

Turbine Type

European-manufactured Pelton
turbines (2 × 1.563 MW)

Transmission Line

33 kV, 13 km

Construction Period

18 months

Power House

Surface design (21 m × 17.5 m × 11 m)

PPA Status

Completed

status OF DOCUMENTATION

Completed

Generation License

Completed

Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA)

Concluded

Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA)

Ashad 2085

RCOD (Required
Commercial Operation
Date)

 6/6 months agreement

PPA Terms

Completed

Access Road

Completed

Construction Power

Completed

Camp

 On Progress

Civil Contractor

On Progress

EM Contractor

On Progress

Hydro Mechanical

On Process

TL Contractor