Supermai Hydropower Limited

Supermai Hydropower Limited (NEPSE: SMH) is an independent power producer in Nepal that develops, constructs, and operates hydroelectric power plants. The company operates a run-of-the-river hydropower facility utilizing water resources from the Mai Khola (Mai River) located in Ilam District, in the eastern region of Nepal. The facility comprises a 3,500-meter tunnel with two Francis turbine units connected via a 12 km, 132 kV transmission line to the Godak Substation on the national power grid. Supermai Hydropower generates and sells electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) under a power purchase agreement, with the generation license extending until 2052, at which point operations will transfer to the government. The company's vision includes developing additional hydropower projects to meet Nepal's electricity demands and generate returns for investors. The company was incorporated in 2071 (Nepali calendar, approximately 2014) and is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Key Facts

Installed Capacity

7.8 MW

Project Location

Mai Khola, Ilam District, Nepal

Commercial Operation Date

11 Kartik 2075 BS (November 2018)

Power Purchase Agreement

Sells to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA); license expires 2052

Design Discharge

7.35 m³/s

Catchment Area

~163 km²

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