Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Projectतमोर-मेवा
A 128 MW run-of-river project on the Tamor in Taplejung, developed by Spark Hydroelectric Company Ltd, with a gross head of about 125 m and a design discharge of 126 m³/s. Its construction formally began in 2024.
Installed capacity
128 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Tamor
Koshi basin
Location
Taplejung
Koshi
Expected online
2027
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- May 2024
Foundation stone laid; construction officially began
- 2027
Targeted commissioning (about four-year build)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Tamor-Mewa 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 Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project?+
The Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 128 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Tamor River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Taplejung district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project?+
The Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project is developed by Spark Hydroelectric Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Tamor-Mewa Hydroelectric Project is expected to be commissioned around 2027, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Tamor-Mewa 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.