Sanjen Hydropower Projectसान्जेन
A 42.5 MW run-of-river plant in Rasuwa, developed by Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company under Chilime Hydropower (an NEA subsidiary). Commercial generation began in December 2024, feeding NEA's Thambuchet substation.
Installed capacity
43 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Sanjen Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Rasuwa
Bagmati
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Nov 2024
Test generation began
- Dec 2024
Commercial generation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Sanjen 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 Sanjen Hydropower Project?+
The Sanjen Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 43 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Sanjen Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Sanjen Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Sanjen Hydropower Project?+
The Sanjen Hydropower Project is developed by Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Ltd (nea subsidiary).
What is the status of the Sanjen Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Sanjen Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Sanjen Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2024.
Sources & data note
Figures for Sanjen 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.