Mai Hydropower Station

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Mai Hydropower Project
Mai Hydropower Station is located in Nepal
Mai Hydropower Station
Location of Mai Hydropower Project in Nepal
Official nameSanima Mai Hydropower Project
CountryNepal
LocationIlam district
Coordinates26°49′22″N 87°53′31″E / 26.82278°N 87.89194°E / 26.82278; 87.89194Coordinates: 26°49′22″N 87°53′31″E / 26.82278°N 87.89194°E / 26.82278; 87.89194
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction began2010
Opening date2015
Owner(s)Sanima Mai Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsMai Khola
Height12 m (39 ft)
Length110 m (360 ft)
Mai Hydropower Station[1]
Coordinates26°47′32″N 87°52′41″E / 26.79222°N 87.87806°E / 26.79222; 87.87806
Commission date2016
TypeRun-of-the-river
Hydraulic head121.5 m (399 ft)
Turbines3 x 7.5 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity22 MW

Sanima Mai Hydropower Station is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station with an installed capacity of 22 MW. This power station is located at Gunmune and Chisapani VDC in Ilam district of Nepal. Construction began in 2010 and all major works were completed by October 2014.[2] However, the power station was not operational at the time due to an unfinished transmission line.[3] The plant became fully operational on February 26th, 2015.[4]

The plant is operated by , a public company developing various hydropower projects in Nepal.

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References[]

  1. ^ http://ppi-re.worldbank.org/data/project/sanima-mai-hydropower-project-mhp-5863
  2. ^ "Mai Hydropower Project (22 MW)" (PDF). Sanima Mai Hydropower Limitied. October 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  3. ^ "NRNs seek proactive role of government to attract investment". The Himalayan Times. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Sanima Mai Hydropower Limited". maihydro.com. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
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