Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project (KAHEP) is a run-of-the river project located in Panchthar and Taplejung Districts. Kabeli Energy Limited (KEL) has been incorporated as a SPV to undertake the project. The main construction works of the project are ongoing following the completion of all necessary preparatory works. KEL has constructed 24 km access roads to connect the project sites with Mechi Highway. The project is financed by a consortium of local banks, with equity partners BPC and Arun Kabeli Power Limited (AKPL) holding a 60:40 stake. The completion of the project construction and commissioning is expected by the end of the next fiscal year.
Project Fact Sheet
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Project Location |
Head Work site - Panchthar district, Hilihang Rural Municipality - 1, Dhuseni |
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Project Type |
Run-of-the-River |
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Installed Capacity |
37.6 MW |
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Annual energy generation |
218 GWh |
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Design discharge |
37.73 Cumec at Q40 |
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Gross Head |
116.8 m |
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Head Race Tunnel |
4327 m |
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Power Evacuation |
Inter-connection at Kabeli Powerhouse to Kabeli Corridor 132 kV transmission line constructed by NEA. |
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Access to site |
Powerhouse site is 16 km away from Mechi Highway which is about 45 km away from Phidim (District HQ). Headwork site is at about 7.5 km away from Mechi Highway which is about 55 km away from Phidim (District HQ). |
Contact Details
Kabeli Energy Limited
BPC Complex
Ganga Devi Marg – 313, Buddhanagar, Kathmandu
Tel: +977-1-4795735,
Fax: +977-1-4790994
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Website: http://www.kel.com.np