Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Projectहेवा खोला 'ए'
A 14.9 MW run-of-river plant in Phidim and Hilihang, Panchthar, developed by Panchthar Power Company Ltd. Construction began in 2012 and the plant was commissioned in 2017.
Installed capacity
15 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Hewa Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Panchthar
Koshi
Commissioned
2017
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Sep 2012
Construction began
- Feb 2017
Commissioned; fully operational from April 2017 (2074-01-10 BS)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Hewa Khola 'A' 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 Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project?+
The Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 15 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Hewa Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Panchthar district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project?+
The Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project is developed by Panchthar Power Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Hewa Khola 'A' Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2017.
Sources & data note
Figures for Hewa Khola 'A' 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.