Policy Entrepreneurs Incorporated (PEI) is a Nepal-based development company engaged in examining public problems, assessing policy alternatives, and identifying policy solutions in areas of natural resource management, governance, and economic growth. PEI focuses on promoting informed and inclusive platforms for policy dialogs with individuals and institutions across the political spectrum, including citizens, policy experts, interest groups, development partners, political parties, and government agencies.
Our passion and drive to deliver quality solutions has taken us to boardroom of 200 yrs old company and coffee shop meetings in Orlando, Washington, Singapore, Tokyo, Beijing and Kathmandu. We love the challenge to deliver best possible solution using latest and future technologies. We understand we are your extended TEAM. #TEAM_EKbana.
Our goal is to build one of the most comprehensive web portals with regard to Nepal's water resources.
This, we believe, can and will contribute to a better understanding and utilization of this vital
resource. However, we are aware that this is only possible by partnering with as many institutions
(national or international) that have a stake in this sector, be they from the government, private
sector, or communities. If you (or your agency) are interested in finding out more about how you can
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The 25-MW Upper Madi hydropower project, owned jointly by a China-Nepal venture, started generating power in Kaski district in western Nepal, in Dec 2016. The project construction, which was primarily estimated to cost around Rs 5.28 billion, saw an increase in investment to Rs 8 billion due to trade blockade, earthquake and other natural calamities.
The construction started from mid-December 2012 and completed at the end of December 2016. China International Water & Electric Co. (CWE) financed the project under the build, own, operate and transfer model together with Nepalese investor Bijay Babu Malla.
Commercial Operation Date
: 2017-01-09
Installed Capacity : 25MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run of River
Upper Mai Hydroelectric Project
Illam
Commercial Operation Date
: 2016-06-23
Installed Capacity : 12MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run-of-River
Mai Hydropower Project
Illam
Sanima Mai Hydropower Limited was established by Sanima Hydro group as a special purpose vehicle to implement Mai Hydropower Project (22 MW) and Mai Cascade Hydropower Project (7 MW). Both projects are run-of-river (RoR) type and located at the formerly Chisapani, Danabari, and Soyak Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Ilam district. MHP utilizes the flow of Mai Khola and MCHP utilizes the water from the tailrace of MHP to generate electricity. Projects comprise Diversion weir with Undersluice, Intake arrangements followed by Inlet canal, Settling basin, Headrace culvert, Headrace tunnel, Surge-shaft followed by Penstock Pipe, MHP powerhouse, Tailrace canal, Penstock pipe for MCHP, MCHP powerhouse and Tailrace.
Power generated from MHP is evacuated through 132kV transmission line of 10.6 km and connected to the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) at Nepal Electricity Authority’s Godak sub-station in Ilam district.
Commercial Operation Date
: 2015-01-28
Installed Capacity : 22MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run-of-River
Phawa khola Hydropower Project
Taplejung
Issue Date: 2010-10-05
Installed Capacity : 5MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run-of-River
Charnawati Khola Hydroelectric Project
Mati, Dolakha
The Charanawoti Hydro electrical Project (CHP) is located in Bhimeshwor Municipality ward no 8, 9 & 11, Katakuti VDC Ward No. 06, and Magapauwa VDC Ward No. 05 of Dolakha District in the Central Development Region of Nepal. This project is located 15 km East of Charikot city. Geographically, the basin is located between latitudes 27º37'50" and 27º39'20" and between longitude 86º00'58" and 86º02'35.5". The river basin extends up to 7555 masl. The annual generation of energy is 20.383 GWh with an installed capacity of 3.520 MW.
Commercial Operation Date
: 2013-06-07
Installed Capacity : 3.52MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run-of-river
Jiri Khola Small Hydropower Project
Dolakha
Commercial Operation Date
: 2015-02-13
Installed Capacity : 2.4MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run-of-River
Middle Chaku Khola Hydropower Project
Sindupalchok
Commercial Operation Date
: 2013-02-26
Installed Capacity : 1.8MW
Phase : Live
Type : Run-of-River
Radhi Small hydropower Project
Lamjung
Radhi Small Hydropower Project is located in Ghermu VDC of Lamjung District having capacity of 4400 kW. The project is developed by Radhi Bidyut Company Ltd. (RBCL) by utilizing the source of Radhi Khola. The project has successfully started its generation from 31st Jestha 2071 and it is the first project developed under project finance model completed with budget & time.
The RBCL’s majority shareholder is Lamjung Electricity Development Company Ltd.