Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project
A 13.04 MW run-of-river project on the Irkhuwa Khola in Bhojpur, Koshi Province, developed by Lower Irkhuwa Hydropower Co. Ltd. It holds a generation licence and is listed as under construction in the Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) register; detailed milestone dates are not yet published.
Installed capacity
13 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Irkhuwa Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Bhojpur
Koshi
Expected online
TBD
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- Licensed
Generation licence issued; listed as under construction (IPPAN register)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Lower Irkhuwa 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 Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project?+
The Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 13 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Irkhuwa Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Bhojpur district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project?+
The Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project is developed by Lower Irkhuwa Hydropower Co. Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Lower Irkhuwa Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Lower Irkhuwa 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.