Sunkoshi Hydropower Stationसुनकोशी
A 10.05 MW run-of-river plant on the Sun Koshi River in Sindhupalchok, built with Chinese assistance and commissioned in 1972. Owned by NEA.
Installed capacity
10 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Sun Koshi
Koshi basin
Location
Sindhupalchok
Bagmati
Commissioned
1972
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1972
Commissioned
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Sunkoshi Hydropower Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Sunkoshi Hydropower Station?+
The Sunkoshi Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 10 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Sunkoshi Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Sun Koshi River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Sindhupalchok district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Sunkoshi Hydropower Station?+
The Sunkoshi Hydropower Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Sunkoshi Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Sunkoshi Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Sunkoshi Hydropower Station was commissioned in 1972.
Sources & data note
Figures for Sunkoshi Hydropower Station 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.