Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal— 45 MW Hydroelectric
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.
11 years old
Nepal, Asia
- 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
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Nepal Electricity Authority operates 15 plants totalling 653 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 198 MW combined
Nearest plant: Sunkosi Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal (17.8 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
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
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