110 MW Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project Set to Be Developed in Solukhumbu
Summary
The 110 MW Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project will be developed on the Dudhkoshi River in Solukhumbu, enhancing Nepal's hydropower capacity with a semi-reservoir design and connection to the national grid via the New Khimti Substation.
Key Points
- The 110 MW Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project-5 will be constructed on the Dudhkoshi River in Solukhumbu district.
- The project is developed by Independent Power Company Nepal and approved by the Electricity Development Department as a semi-reservoir-based scheme.
- More than 2,450 trees in a community forest area will be cleared for the project.
- Electricity from the project will connect to the New Khimti Substation in Dolakha District, costing over NPR 19 billion with a five-year construction timeline.
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