Lower Solu Hydropower Projectतल्लो सोलु जलविद्युत आयोजना
An 82 MW run-of-river plant on the Solu River (a major Dudh Koshi tributary) in Solukhumbu, promoted by Solu Hydropower Ltd with financing from European development banks including FMO. It was connected to the grid and began test generation in July 2025 after long transmission-line delays.
Installed capacity
82 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Solu Khola (Dudh Koshi)
Koshi basin
Location
Solukhumbu
Koshi
Commissioned
2025
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2016
Construction began
- Jul 2025
Connected to national grid; test generation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Lower Solu 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 Solu Hydropower Project?+
The Lower Solu Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 82 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Lower Solu Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Solu Khola (Dudh Koshi) River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Solukhumbu district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Lower Solu Hydropower Project?+
The Lower Solu Hydropower Project is developed by Solu Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Lower Solu Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Lower Solu Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Lower Solu Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2025.
Sources & data note
Figures for Lower Solu 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.