Ingwa Hydropower Resumes Electricity Generation from Unit 2
Summary
Ingwa Hydropower Limited has fully restored electricity generation at its 9.7 MW Upper Ingwa Khola Small Hydropower Project after flood and landslide damage disrupted operations. Unit 2 was reconnected to the grid, bringing the plant back to full capacity after Unit 1 resumed earlier in August.
Key Points
- Ingwa Hydropower Limited has restored full electricity generation at its 9.7 MW Upper Ingwa Khola Small Hydropower Project.
- Heavy rainfall triggered flooding and landslides that damaged the intake, pipeline, powerhouse and transmission lines.
- Unit 1 returned to service on Shrawan 21, 2083, and Unit 2 was reconnected to the grid on Bhadra 23, 2083.
- The project is located along the border of Panchthar and Taplejung districts.
