Maya Khola Hydropower Projectमाया खोला
A 14.9 MW run-of-river plant on the Maya Khola in Sankhuwasabha, developed by Maya Khola Hydropower Company Ltd. It was originally licensed as a 5 MW scheme and later redesigned to 14.9 MW.
Installed capacity
15 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Maya Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Sankhuwasabha
Koshi
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Designed at 5 MW
Capacity later revised up to 14.9 MW
- 2023
Commissioned and generating to the grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Maya 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 Maya Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Maya Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 15 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Maya Khola Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Maya Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Sankhuwasabha district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Maya Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Maya Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Maya Khola Hydropower Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Maya Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Maya Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Maya Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Maya 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.