Upper Mugu Karnali (306 MW) and Namlan Khola (135 MW) are two peaking run-of-river hydropower projects proposed for the Mugu Karnali river corridor in the Mugu district of the Karnali Province. The former will utilize the Mugu Karnali River, while the latter will tap into the Namlan River, a major tributary of the Mugu Karnali.…

Upper Balephi is a 46 MW run-of-river hydropower project located in the Sindhupalchowk district of central Nepal. It harnesses the Balephi River, channelling water through an underground desander, headrace tunnel, and penstock shafts to generate electricity within an underground powerhouse cavern. The energy produced is slated for evacuation via the planned Pantang Substation. At present,…

Lower Apsuwa hydropower project, with a 54 MW capacity, is a run-of-river initiative situated in the Sankhuwasabha district of eastern Nepal. It’s a high head scheme, notable for its relatively compact structures compared to other projects with similar output. The development includes traditional surface headworks, a shorter water conveyance system, surface penstock paths, and a…