Singati Khola Hydropower Projectसिङ्गटी खोला
A 25 MW run-of-river plant on the Singati Khola (a Tama Koshi tributary) in north-eastern Dolakha, one of the 'Super Six' projects awarded to the private sector by national bidding. Built by Singati Hydro Energy Ltd, it was completed well ahead of its transmission line and was the first of the Super Six to reach the grid.
Installed capacity
25 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Singati Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Dolakha
Bagmati
Commissioned
2021
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2010
Generation licence received
- 8 Jul 2016
Construction began
Delayed six years by procedures and the 2015 earthquake
- 17 Jul 2021
25 MW connected to the national grid
First of the 'Super Six' projects to be energised
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Singati 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 Singati Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Singati Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 25 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Singati Khola Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Singati Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Dolakha district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Singati Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Singati Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Singati Hydro Energy Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Singati Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Singati Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Singati Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2021.
Sources & data note
Figures for Singati 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.