Charnawati Khola Hydroelectric Project Explained

Charnawati Khola Hydroelectric Project
Location Map:Nepal
Coordinates:27.6535°N 86.0164°W
Country:Nepal
Location:Dolakha District
Purpose:Power
Dam Crosses:Mati River
Dam Type:Gravity
Opening:24th Jestha,2070 BS
Status:o
Owner:Nepal Hydro Developer Limited
Plant Type:R
Plant Commission:2070BS
Plant Hydraulic Head:199m (653feet) (Gross)
Plant Turbines:2 Pelton-type
Plant Capacity:3.52 MW

Charnawati Khola Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station with an installed capacity of 3.52 MW. This power station is located in Dolakha District, Nepal. The flow is 2.19 m3/s and gross head is 199 m.[1] The annual generation of energy is 20.383 GWh.[2] [3] The electricity is connected to Makaibari (Gaighat) substation of NEA via 11 km long 33kV transmission line.

The plant is operated by Nepal Hydro Developer Limited, a public company developing various hydropower projects in Nepal.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ltd. Hydro Solutions Pvt. Hydro Solutions Pvt. Ltd.. 2020-07-30.
  2. Web site: Charanawoti Hydroelectrical Project 3.52 MW. 2020-07-30.
  3. Web site: Charnawati Khola Hydroelectric Project. 2020-07-30.
  4. Web site: Operating Projects :: Hydro (Above 1MW).