Likhu A Hydropower Projectलिखु ए
A 29.04 MW run-of-river plant on the Likhu Khola in Ramechhap, part of MV Dugar Group's Likhu cluster, with Andritz turbines. It started commercial generation in early 2023.
Installed capacity
29 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Likhu Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Ramechhap
Bagmati
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Feb 2023
Commercial generation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Likhu A 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 A Hydropower Project?+
The Likhu A Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 29 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Likhu A 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 A Hydropower Project?+
The Likhu A Hydropower Project is developed by Likhu Energy Ltd (MV Dugar Group) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Likhu A Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Likhu A Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Likhu A Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Likhu A 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.