6.5 GWhGwh/yr

Energy Generation

1.0MW

Installed Capacity

About

Phewa hydropower station is a canal drop type power station having an installed capacity of 1.0 MW and located at Pardi, Birauta, Pokhara with an annual design generation of 6.5 GWh. It consists of 4 units each 0.25 MW. It was commissioned in 1969 AD and developed jointly by Government of India and Government of Nepal. The public encroachment of power canal leading to powerhouse is a concern for normal operation regardless of the availability of generating units.

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Maximum Net Head 74.68 m

Waterways

Total Length of Waterways 1 km

Turbine

Type Horizontal Francis
Number of Units 4

Transformers

Number of Units 4
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