Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Projectसोलु खोला (दूधकोशी)
An 86 MW run-of-river plant on the Solu Khola (a Dudh Koshi tributary) in Solukhumbu, developed by Sahas Urja Ltd. At commissioning in 2023 it was the largest hydropower project built by Nepal's private sector.
Installed capacity
86 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Solu Khola (Dudh Koshi)
Koshi basin
Location
Solukhumbu
Koshi
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2023
Commissioned and connected to grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) 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 Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project?+
The Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 86 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Solu Khola (Dudh Koshi) River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Solukhumbu district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project?+
The Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project is developed by Sahas Urja Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) 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.