Bhotekoshi is a 102MW hydro power project. It is planned on Bhotekoshi river/basin in Bagmati, Nepal. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2013 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2027. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut. Chilime Hydropower, Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Araniko Hydropower, Sindhu Investment and Sindhupalchowk Hydropower are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 38%, 10%, 1%, 1% and 1% respectively.
Bhotekoshi is a run-of-river project. The gross head and net head of the project will be 235m and 222m respectively. The project is expected to generate 542.2 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2013. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2027.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Nepal Electricity Authority under a power purchase agreement for a period of 30 years.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro will be the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company is expected to provide 3 units of francis turbines, each with 34MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro is expected to supply 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is likely to be 40.35 MVA.
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About Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut
Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd, is involved in the generation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy by using hydro power projects. The company is headquartered in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.
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