Mai Hydropower Stationमाई
A 22 MW run-of-river plant on the Mai Khola in Mai Municipality, Ilam, developed by Sanima Mai Hydropower Ltd. Operational since 26 February 2015. The company also operates the downstream 7 MW Mai Cascade plant.
Installed capacity
22 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Mai Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Ilam
Koshi
Commissioned
2015
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 26 Feb 2015
Commissioned / operational
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Mai Hydropower Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Mai Hydropower Station?+
The Mai Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 22 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Mai Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Mai Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Ilam district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Mai Hydropower Station?+
The Mai Hydropower Station is developed by Sanima Mai Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Mai Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Mai Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Mai Hydropower Station was commissioned in 2015.
Sources & data note
Figures for Mai Hydropower Station 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.