Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Projectमाथिल्लो सोलु खोला
A 19.8 MW run-of-river plant on the Solu Khola at Beni, Solukhumbu, developed by Beni Hydropower Project Ltd. It began commercial generation in mid-2023 and sells its energy to NEA.
Installed capacity
20 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.
- Jun 2023
Commercial operation began (Ashad 2080 BS)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 20 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Solu Khola Hydropower 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 Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Beni Hydropower Project Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Solu Khola Hydropower 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.