Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Projectतल्लो मोदी-१
A 10 MW run-of-river plant on the Modi Khola in Parbat, developed by United Modi Hydropower Ltd. Built between 2010 and 2012, it has supplied the grid since late 2012, one of the earlier private plants in the Modi corridor.
Installed capacity
10 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Modi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Parbat
Gandaki
Commissioned
2012
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2010
Construction began
- Aug 2012
Construction completed
- Nov 2012
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Lower Modi-1 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 Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 10 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Modi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Parbat district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project is developed by United Modi Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Lower Modi-1 Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2012.
Sources & data note
Figures for Lower Modi-1 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.