The Menchet Khola Hydropower Project (MKHPP) is a technically feasible, environmentally sustainable, and financially attractive hydropower project. The optimized design enhances energy production while ensuring cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility.
Name of the Project: Menchet Khola Hydropower Project
(MKHPP)
Developer: Ruby Valley Hydropower Company Ltd
Name of the River: Bhabil & Adha Khola
Type of Scheme: Run-of-the-river (ROR)
Project Location: Ruby Valley Rural Municipality (former
Sertung and Tipling Village Development Committees (VDCs)District: Dhading
Province: Province 3
Latitude: 28⁰11'00"N to 28⁰11'43"N
Longitude: 85⁰04'45"E to 85⁰06'18"E
Nearest Airport & Town: No Airport, Dhading Besi, 150km
from Kathmandu to PH and 5 km PH to HWs
Access: Highway & Project
Access Road (km): 5km
Gross Head (m) Hg: 198.000
Rates Design Discharge (m3/s): 5.300
Installed Capacity (MW)P @ generator: 8.470
Gross & Net Annual Generation (GWh): 56.5 & 54.24