Sanigad Hydro Limited

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Sanigad Hydro Limited (NEPSE: SGHL) is a hydropower company that generates electricity from the Upper Kalanga Gad hydroelectric project in Nepal's Far Western Region. The company operates a single 38.46 MW run-of-river facility located in Bajhang District on the Kalanga River. The project commenced commercial operation on February 18, 2023, and operates under a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) with a tariff of NPR 4.8 per kWh during the wet season. The project features three turbines, a design discharge of 8 m³/s, a gross head of 585.50 m, and an expected annual energy generation of 219.3 GWh. The company was incorporated in December 2007 as a private limited company and converted to a public limited company in July 2021. It is headquartered in Dhobighat, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Key Facts

Installed Capacity

38.46 MW (Upper Kalanga Gad run-of-river project)

Location

Bajhang District, Bungal Municipality, Sudurpashchim Province (Far Western Region)

River

Kalanga River (Kalanga Gad)

Commercial Operation Date

February 18, 2023

Power Purchase Agreement

30-year with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) at NPR 4.8/kWh (wet season)

Design Specifications

Gross head: 585.50 m; Design discharge: 8 m³/s; Expected annual generation: 219.3 GWh