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Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal45 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 45 MW hydro facility in Nepal. It operates under the country's hydroelectric framework and contributes to the national grid since its commissioning. Ranked #6 of 12 hydro plants in Nepal, it represents 8.07% of the nation's total hydro capacity of 558 MW. The largest hydro plant in Nepal is the Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Power Plant at 144 MW, making Bhote Koshi 3.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Khimti Hydroelectric Power Plant (60 MW, Hydro) and Sunkosi Hydroelectric Power Plant (10.05 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the Sindhupalchok District, approximately 80 km east of Kathmandu.

Capacity
45 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Nepal Electricity Authority
Location
27.9388°, 85.9450°

Nepal, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 6. largest of 14 plants in Nepal
  • #14,641 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,296 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 7.65% of the installed capacity of Nepal
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Nepal Electricity Authority operates 15 plants totalling 653 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 27.938800, 85.945000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal is a hydro power plant producing approximately 158 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Nepal
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

NepalEnergy Profile

14
Total Plants
0.6 GW
Total Capacity
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