Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project, one of the largest projects in Nepal, has formally started producing power from Monday. Of the total 456 megawatts, the first unit of the project will generate 76 megawatts of electricity, the project officials said.
PM KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the project virtually amidst a function organized at PM’s official residence, Baluwatar.
The first unit of the total 456-MW capacity project has come into operations from Monday. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project has six units and is so far the largest project which has been completed with domestic financing. The project consists of six units, having fitted with six underground turbines and six generators each with a capacity of producing 76 MW of electricity. The much-awaited hydropower project has come a long way of 11 years to generate power. It was delayed due to the earthquake, blockade and COVID-19 pandemic.
Only one unit has come into operation while the second unit of the project is also expected to generate power from next week. The project-generated electricity is connected to the national grid through the 47.2-km transmission line.
The initial total cost of the project was estimated to be Rs 35 billion but the total expenditure of the project has reached almost Rs 80 billion for many reasons.
