Dudhkoshi Storage HPP is a 635MW hydro power project. It is planned on Dudh koshi river/basin in Sagarmatha, Nepal. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2025 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2029.

Project Type	Total Capacity (MW)	Active Capacity (MW)	Pipeline Capacity (MW)	Project Status	Project Location	Project Developer
Hydropower	635	–	635	Permitting	Sagarmatha, Nepal

Description

The project is currently owned by Nepal Electricity Authority.

The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 1.581 million cubic meter. The project is expected to generate 3,443 GWh of electricity. The project cost is expected to be around $1,523m.

The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines.

Development Status

The project construction is expected to commence from 2025. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2029.

Methodology

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