Union Hydropower Limited

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Union Hydropower Limited (NEPSE: UNHPL) develops and operates run-of-river hydropower projects in Nepal. The company operates three projects: Midim Khola (3 MW) in Lamjung district on the Midim River, Hongu Khola (28.9 MW) in Solukhumbu district on the Hongu River, and Upper Tamor A (60 MW) in Taplejung district on the Tamor River. Midim Khola commenced commercial operation on January 29, 2018, and operates under a Power Purchase Agreement with Nepal Electricity Authority. Hongu Khola and Upper Tamor A are in feasibility and environmental assessment stages. The company was incorporated in 2007 as a private limited company and became a public company in March 2016. It is headquartered in Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Key Facts

Midim Khola Capacity & Location

3 MW, Lamjung District, Midim River

Midim Khola Commercial Operation Date

January 29, 2018 (15 Magh 2074)

Midim Khola PPA with NEA

Tariff: NPR 4.8/kWh (wet season), NPR 8.4/kWh (dry season), 3% annual escalation

Hongu Khola Capacity & Location

28.9 MW (Peaking Run-of-River), Solukhumbu District, Hongu River

Upper Tamor A Capacity & Location

60 MW (3 units × 20 MW), Taplejung District, Tamor River, Gross head 968 m