Madkyu Khola Hydropower Projectमादक्यु खोला
A 13 MW run-of-river plant at Parche, Kaski (the Sikles area north-east of Pokhara), developed by Sikles Hydropower Ltd. It started trial production in late 2017 and reached commercial operation in April 2018.
Installed capacity
13 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Madkyu Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Kaski
Gandaki
Commissioned
2018
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Nov 2017
Trial production began
- 2 Apr 2018
Commercial operation began (19 Chaitra 2074 BS)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Madkyu 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 Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 13 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Madkyu Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Kaski district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Sikles Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Madkyu Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2018.
Sources & data note
Figures for Madkyu 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.