Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Projectतल्लो हेवा खोला
A 22.1 MW run-of-river plant in Panchthar drawing on the Hewa and Pheme kholas, developed by Mountain Hydro Nepal Ltd (listed on NEPSE). It began generating in 2019.
Installed capacity
22 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Hewa Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Panchthar
Koshi
Commissioned
2019
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 6 Aug 2019
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Lower Hewa Khola 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 Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 22 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower 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 Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Mountain Hydro Nepal Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2019.
Sources & data note
Figures for Lower Hewa Khola 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.