Upper Madi Hydropower Stationमाथिल्लो मादी
A 25 MW run-of-river plant on the Madi River in Kaski, developed by Madi Power Pvt. Ltd. It began commercial operation on 25 October 2016.
Installed capacity
25 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Madi
Gandaki basin
Location
Kaski
Gandaki
Commissioned
2016
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 25 Oct 2016
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Madi 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 Upper Madi Hydropower Station?+
The Upper Madi Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 25 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Madi Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Madi River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Kaski district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Upper Madi Hydropower Station?+
The Upper Madi Hydropower Station is developed by Madi Power Pvt. Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Madi Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper Madi Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Upper Madi Hydropower Station was commissioned in 2016.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Madi 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.