Universal Power Company Limited

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Universal Power Company Limited (NEPSE: UPCL) is a Nepali hydropower generation company engaged in developing and operating run-of-the-river hydroelectric projects. The company operates the 11 MW Tallo Khare Khola Hydropower Project located on the Khare Khola river in Dolakha District, which commenced commercial operations on December 21, 2021. UPCL also holds development rights for the 24.22 MW Upper Inkhu Khola project in Solukhumbu District, currently in the licensing phase. The Tallo Khare Khola project has a Power Purchase Agreement with Nepal Electricity Authority for 8.26 MW and supplies power through a 132 kV transmission connection at Singati, Dolakha. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for operation and maintenance of hydropower plants and is promoted by Radhi Bidyut Company Limited and CEDB Hydropower Development Company Limited. The company was incorporated on March 30, 2011 and is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Key Facts

Tallo Khare Khola capacity (operational)

11 MW, Khare Khola river, Dolakha District

Tallo Khare Khola commercial operation date

December 21, 2021

PPA with NEA (Tallo Khare Khola)

8.26 MW, signed 2069/10/22 (Oct 2012), 30-year term from COD

Upper Inkhu Khola project (under development)

24.22 MW, Solukhumbu District, survey license approved, generation license pending

Tallo Khare Khola catchment and head

177.8 sq km catchment, 140.5 m gross head, 10.1 m³/sec design discharge