The 9.6-megawatt Daramkhola Hydropower Project, located in Baglung district, has officially begun commercial electricity generation, marking a major milestone in Nepal’s growing renewable energy sector.

Developed by Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited, the project has now successfully connected its electricity production to the national transmission line, according to project officials.

Project Location and Power Capacity

The run-of-river hydropower project features its dam at Kandebas, Galkot Municipality-8, with the powerhouse situated 4.5 kilometers downstream at Manewapata.
Project Engineer Mithilesh Chaudhary stated that although the plant has an installed capacity of 9.6 MW, it is expected to generate around 6.6 MW during the dry season due to reduced river flow.

Investment and Economic Impact

Chairman Nar Bahadur Pun highlighted that the project required an investment of over Rs 2 billion. He emphasized that the successful completion and operation of the hydropower plant will:

• Boost local economic activities,
• Enhance power reliability, and
• Strengthen the national power grid.

A Boost to Nepal’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

With the commencement of Daramkhola Hydropower’s operations, Baglung district has added another key hydropower project to its expanding energy profile. This development supports Nepal’s broader goal of achieving clean, sustainable, and self-reliant energy production.