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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.
Catchment Area | 375 km2 |
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Maximum Net Head | 119.78 m |
Maximum Gross Head | 124.09 m |
Headrace Tunnel-Length | 3920 m |
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Penstock- Length | 158.10 m |
Penstock-Diameter | 3.20 m |
Penstock – Length | 116 m |
Type | Vertical axis Francis turbine |
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Rated Capacity | 12.5 MW |
Rated Output | 10.2 KW |
Rated Capacity | 9600 KW |
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