Super Madi Hydroelectric Projectसुपर मादी
A 44 MW run-of-river plant on the Madi Khola in Madi Rural Municipality, Kaski, with a net head of about 295 m. Promoted by Super Madi Hydropower Ltd (incorporated in 2009 and listed on NEPSE as SMHL), it began supplying test energy to the grid in 2025 after a long build.
Installed capacity
44 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Madi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Kaski
Gandaki
Commissioned
2025
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2009
Company incorporated to develop the project
- Mar 2025
Test production began
Supplied energy to NEA during a 15-day trial run before commercial operation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Super Madi 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 Super Madi Hydroelectric Project?+
The Super Madi Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 44 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Super Madi Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Madi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Kaski district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Super Madi Hydroelectric Project?+
The Super Madi Hydroelectric Project is developed by Super Madi Hydropower Ltd (NEPSE: SMHL) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Super Madi Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Super Madi Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Super Madi Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2025.
Sources & data note
Figures for Super Madi 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.