Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

2.5MW

Installed Capacity

About

Daram Khola Hydropower Project in Hila and Argal VDC of Baglung district. This is a run-off-river scheme, with the design discharge 3.6 m3/s and 91.34m gross head that will generate 2.5 Mw of electric energy. The project consists of headworks with a weir across the river to divert flow, headrace with penstock pipe as a water conveyance system, and surface powerhouse on the left bank of Daram Khola. The project site is located about 35km i.e. (20km gravel and 15km earthen road to be upgraded) from Baglung bazaar to Ghusmeli village. The weir site of Project is located in Hila and Argal VDC and powerhouse is located in Argal VDC

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Catchment Area 84 km2
Design Discharge 3.6 m3/s
Maximum Net Head 83.33 m
Average Annual Discharge 5.732 m3/s
Maximum Gross Head 91.5 m

Powerhouse

Power House Surface

Waterways

Penstock – Length 1768 m (up to the bifurcation)
Penstock -Diameter 1.4 m

Turbine

Type Horizontal Sgaft, Francis
Number of Units 2
Rated Capacity 1350 KW
Rated Discharge 1.8 m3/s
Rated Output 1350 KW

Generators

Power Factor 0.8
Type Synchronous 3 Phase
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