Upper Karnali Hydropower Project
| Upper Karnali Hydropower Project | |
|---|---|
  Location of Upper Karnali Hydropower Project in Nepal | |
| Official name | Upper Karnali Hydropower Project |
| Location | Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°55′23″N 81°28′20″E / 28.92306°N 81.47222°ECoordinates: 28°55′23″N 81°28′20″E / 28.92306°N 81.47222°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Construction began | 2016 est. |
| Opening date | 2021 est. |
| Owner(s) | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Impounds | Karnali River |
| Height | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Length | 207 m (679 ft) |
| Power station | |
| Name | Upper Karnali Hydropower Station |
| Coordinates | 28°54′02″N 81°26′40″E / 28.90056°N 81.44444°E |
| Commission date | 2021 |
| Type | Run-of-the-river |
| Hydraulic head | 159.26 m (522.5 ft) |
| Turbines | 8 x 112.5 MW Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 900 MW |
The Upper Karnali Hydropower Project, when complete, will be the largest hydroelectric power station in Nepal with capacity of 900MW. However Nepal will only receive 12% of produced energy rest going to India. Water from the Karnali River will be used to generate electricity through the run-of-the-river method. This project is currently in the final proposal stages and is expected to be operational in 2021.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ http://www.ekantipur.com/2014/09/18/top-story/upper-karnali-hydro-project-ibn-board-okays-pda/395218.html
- ↑ "GMR announces finalisation of PDA on Upper Karnali Hydro Power Project". The Hindu. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ↑ "Upper Karnali Hydro Electric Project" (PDF). United Nations CDM. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
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