Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project Begins Initial Work
Summary
Initial work has started on the 306 MW Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project in Mugu, aiming to produce 1,629 GWh annually with commercial operation targeted by August 2033.
Key Points
- Initial work has begun on the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project located in Mugu's Karmarong and Chhayanath Rara municipalities.
- The project is a semi-reservoir type with a planned capacity of 306 megawatts and an estimated annual production of 1,629 gigawatt-hours of energy.
- Elevate Energy is leading construction, with four vertical axis Pelton turbines and a 55 km 400 KV transmission line connecting to Phukot Hub Substation.
- The project cost is estimated at Rs 55.33 billion, with commercial electricity production expected to start by August 2033.
