Chilime Hydropower Plantचिलिमे
A 22.1 MW run-of-river plant on the Chilime Khola in Rasuwa, owned by Chilime Hydropower Company (NEA majority-owned, with public and local shareholding). Commissioned 25 August 2003, it pioneered Nepal's model of allocating 10% of shares to local communities.
Installed capacity
22 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Chilime Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Rasuwa
Bagmati
Commissioned
2003
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 25 Aug 2003
Commissioned
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Chilime Hydropower Plant: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Chilime Hydropower Plant?+
The Chilime Hydropower Plant has an installed capacity of 22 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Chilime Hydropower Plant on?+
The project is on the Chilime Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Chilime Hydropower Plant?+
The Chilime Hydropower Plant is developed by Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd (nea subsidiary).
What is the status of the Chilime Hydropower Plant?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Chilime Hydropower Plant commissioned?+
The Chilime Hydropower Plant was commissioned in 2003.
Sources & data note
Figures for Chilime Hydropower Plant are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.