Likhu-2 Hydropower Projectलिखु-२
A 55 MW run-of-river plant on the Likhu Khola, which forms the border between Ramechhap and Solukhumbu, with a net head of about 230 m and Andritz Pelton turbines. It was originally developed by Global Hydropower Associate Pvt. Ltd. and later acquired by the MV Dugar Group as part of its Likhu-corridor cluster. Trial generation began in mid-2023.
Installed capacity
55 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Likhu Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Ramechhap
Bagmati
Expected online
TBD
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Jul 2023
Trial production began
Connected to the national transmission line; ~20 MW produced during initial testing
- 2023
Commercial operation
- later
Ownership moved to MV Dugar Group
Acquired from Global Hydropower Associate Pvt. Ltd.
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Likhu-2 Hydropower Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Likhu-2 Hydropower Project?+
The Likhu-2 Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 55 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Likhu-2 Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Likhu Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Ramechhap district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Likhu-2 Hydropower Project?+
The Likhu-2 Hydropower Project is developed by Likhu-2 Hydropower Co. (MV Dugar Group) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Likhu-2 Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
Sources & data note
Figures for Likhu-2 Hydropower 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.