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Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project

A 15.1 MW run-of-river project on the Sabha Khola in Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Province, developed by Orbit Energy Ltd. It holds a generation licence and is listed as under construction in the Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) register; detailed milestone dates are not yet published.

Installed capacity

15 MW

Run-of-river

River / basin

Sabha Khola

Koshi basin

Location

Sankhuwasabha

Koshi

Expected online

TBD

Under construction

Project timeline

Milestones & projected timeline

Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.

  1. Licensed

    Generation licence issued; listed as under construction (IPPAN register)

On the map

Location

Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.

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Questions

Sabha Khola 'B' 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 Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project?+

The Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 15 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.

Which river is the Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project on?+

The project is on the Sabha Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Sankhuwasabha district, Koshi Province.

Who is developing the Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project?+

The Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project is developed by Orbit Energy Ltd (private (ipp)).

What is the status of the Sabha Khola 'B' Hydroelectric Project?+

As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.

Sources & data note

Figures for Sabha Khola 'B' 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.