Khimti I Hydropower Plant

Khimti I Hydropower Plant is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station with an installed capacity of 60 MW. The flow is 11.65 m3/s and head is 660m. This power station is underground located at Dolakha district of Nepal.[1] The plant became fully operational on 2074-01-10 BS.[2]

Khimti I Hydropower Plant
Khimti I Hydropower Plant is located in Nepal
Khimti I Hydropower Plant
Location of Khimti I Hydropower Plant in Nepal
Official nameKhimti I Hydropower Plant
CountryNepal
LocationDolakha district
Coordinates27°28′28″N 86°06′04″E / 27.47444°N 86.10111°E / 27.47444; 86.10111
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Owner(s)Himal Power Limited
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsKhimti Khola
TypeRun-of-the-river
Hydraulic head221.5 m (727 ft)
Turbines5x12Pelton-type
Installed capacity60 MW

The plant is operated by Himal Power Limited.

References edit

  1. ^ "Khimti Power Plant". Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  2. ^ "Operating Projects :: Hydro (Above 1MW)". Retrieved 2020-07-15.