Rahughat Hydropower Project connected to national power transmission grid
Summary
The 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project has been connected to Nepal’s national transmission system and is set to begin commercial production after 15 days of trial testing. Built in Myagdi with financing from the Government of Nepal, NEA and an Exim Bank line of credit, the project is expected to generate 247.9 million units of electricity annually.
Key Points
- The 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project has been connected to the national transmission system through the Kaligandaki Corridor 220 kV line.
- Trial production will begin now, with commercial electricity generation expected after 15 days of testing.
- The project is expected to generate 247.9 million units of electricity annually, including about 34 percent during the dry season.
- Construction faced delays due to difficult terrain, the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and repeated deadline extensions.
