Modi Khola Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal— 14.8 MW Hydroelectric
Modi Khola is a 14.8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Nepal, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #10 of 12 hydro plants in Nepal, Modi Khola contributes 2.65% of Nepal's total hydro capacity of 558 MW. The largest hydro plant in Nepal is Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Power Plant at 144 MW, making Modi Khola 9.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Power Plant (144 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Gandaki Province, approximately 200 km west of Kathmandu.
10 years old
Nepal, Asia
- 11. largest of 14 plants in Nepal
- #21,577 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,976 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.52% of the installed capacity of Nepal
10 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Nepal Electricity Authority operates 15 plants totalling 653 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 298 MW combined
Nearest plant: Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal (37 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Modi Khola Hydroelectric Power Plant Nepal is a hydro power plant producing approximately 52 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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