Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Projectतल्लो मोदी खोला
A 20 MW run-of-river plant on the lower Modi Khola in Parbat, developed by Modi Energy Ltd — distinct from NEA's 14.8 MW Modi Khola plant and the 10 MW Lower Modi-1. It is one of a cluster of projects on the Modi in Parbat district.
Installed capacity
20 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Modi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Parbat
Gandaki
Commissioned
2021
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2021
Commissioned and generating to the grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Lower Modi Khola 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 Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 20 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Lower Modi Khola 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 Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Project is developed by Modi Energy Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Lower Modi Khola Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2021.
Sources & data note
Figures for Lower Modi Khola 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.