Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Projectदूधकुण्ड खोला
A 12 MW run-of-river plant on the Dudhkunda Khola in Solukhumbu, developed by Mount Everest Power Development Ltd, generating to the grid since mid-2024.
Installed capacity
12 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Dudhkunda Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Solukhumbu
Koshi
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 31 Jul 2024
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 12 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Dudhkunda Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Solukhumbu district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project is developed by Mount Everest Power Development Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2024.
Sources & data note
Figures for Dudhkunda Khola Hydroelectric Project 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.