Upper Maiwa Khola Hydropower Project (UMHP)
The Upper Maiwa Khola Hydropower Project is a run-of-river (RoR) hydropower project located in Taplejung District, Koshi Province. Developed by Kang Hydropower Co. Ltd. (KHCL), the project is designed for sustainable energy production with minimal environmental impact. Samyak Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL) prepared the detailed project and engineering studies.
UMHP has an installed capacity of 17.85 MW with a gross head of 515 m and design discharge of 4.19 m³/s. Power is evacuated via a 4.036 km 132 kV transmission line to Dhungesangu Substation.
Key Project Details
- Location: Taplejung District, Koshi Province (Maiwa Khola & Meringden Municipalities)
- Installed Capacity: 17.85 MW
- Gross Head: 515 m | Net Head: 491.72 m
- Design Discharge: 4.19 m³/s | Mean Annual Discharge: 6.51 m³/s
- Catchment Area: 66.12 km² | Average Precipitation: 2169 mm
- Headworks: Left bank | Other components: Right bank of Maiwa Khola
- Structures: Free-flow ogee weir (25 m), Side intake (2 openings), Desanding basin (56×6.1×5.38 m), Headrace tunnel (5026.5 m, Inverted D)
- Electromechanical: 2 Pelton turbines (9.3 MW each), Brushless synchronous generator 10.5 MVA, Transformer 21 MVA (11/132 kV)
- Transmission: 132 kV, 4.036 km line, ACSR WOLF conductor
- Estimated Cost: NPR 369,853,231.60 | Construction Period: 36 months
Upper Maiwa Khola Hydropower Project contributes to Nepal’s renewable energy sector, providing sustainable electricity while adhering to environmental and engineering best practices.
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