Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Projectरसुवागढी जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 111 MW run-of-river plant on the Bhote Koshi River near the Nepal–China border in Rasuwa, built under the leadership of Chilime Hydropower (an NEA subsidiary). Units were synchronised to the grid in November 2024, with commercial operation from 31 December 2024.
Installed capacity
111 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Bhote Koshi (Trishuli)
Koshi basin
Location
Rasuwa
Bagmati
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 20 Nov 2024
Unit 1 synchronised to national grid
- 31 Dec 2024
Commercial operation date (COD)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project?+
The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 111 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Bhote Koshi (Trishuli) River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project?+
The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project is developed by Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Ltd (nea subsidiary).
What is the status of the Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2024.
Sources & data note
Figures for Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric 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.