Piluwa Khola Hydropower Stationपिलुवा खोला
A 3 MW run-of-river plant on the Piluwa Khola (Arun basin) in Sankhuwasabha, developed by Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company. In operation since 2003.
Installed capacity
3 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Piluwa Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Sankhuwasabha
Koshi
Commissioned
2003
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2003
Commissioned (2060 BS)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Piluwa Khola 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 Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station?+
The Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 3 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Piluwa Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Sankhuwasabha district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station?+
The Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station is developed by Arun Valley Hydropower Development Co. (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Piluwa Khola Hydropower Station was commissioned in 2003.
Sources & data note
Figures for Piluwa Khola 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.