Upper Kabeli Hydropower Project
A cornerstone project by Peace Energy Company, harnessing the power of the Kabeli Khola for a sustainable future.
Project Overview
The Upper Kabeli Hydro project (28.1 MW) is a significant renewable energy initiative located in the Sirijangha Rural Municipality of Taplejung district, eastern Nepal. This run-of-river (ROR) project is designed to utilize the perennial flow of the snow-fed Kabeli Khola to generate clean and reliable electricity.
Project Location
The project is strategically located in the Sirijangha Rural Municipality of Taplejung district, a region with immense hydropower potential.
Salient Features
Capacity
28.10 MW
Khola
Kabeli
Location
Sirijangha Rural Municipality, Taplejung
Catchment Area
375.026 sqkm
Source of water
Kabeli Khola (Snow fed River)
Design Discharge (Q40%)
PPA-17.29 Cum/Sec
Operation Plan
ROR
Gross Head
192.10 meter
PPA Energy (Yearly)
169.75 GWh
Per MW Energy
6.040 GWh/MW
Dry (Jan to Jun)
52.17 GWh
Wet (July to Dec)
117.58 GWh
Project Timeline
October, 2020
Interconnection Agreement
January, 2022
Generation License
December, 2022
Land Procurement / Lease
July, 2023
PPA
September, 2023
Access Road
December, 2023
Detailed Design/DPR, Financial Closure & Contract Awards
January, 2024
Contractors Mobilization
January, 2027
Commercial Operation Date (COD)
Construction Schedule
| Work Heading | Duration | Milestone Period |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of Civil Construction Works | 33 Months | Jan 2024 – Sept 2026 |
| Completion of HM Works | 29 Months | Jun 2024 – Aug 2026 |
| Completion of EM Works | 29 Months | Jul 2024 – Nov 2026 |
| Completion of TL Works | 30 Months | Jun 2024 – Sept 2026 |
| Opening of LC of HM Works | January 2025 | |
| Opening of LC of EM Works | February 2025 |
Civil Contractor
Infra Pro Construction
Responsibilities
- •5 km tunnel construction
- •Headworks development
- •Powerhouse construction
Project Details
Coordinates with Project Manager (Peace Energy) and Resident Engineer (Engineering Consultants)
Community Impact
Employment Creation
1,100+
Total Full-Time Jobs
Direct Employment (500 total)
Indirect Employment: Over 600 jobs created via logistics, vendors, and supply chain
Community Support Program
NPR 35M
Investment
Focus Areas
Health Care
Supporting local health infrastructure and services
Education
Investing in educational facilities and programs
Cultural Preservation
Preserving local indigenous culture and traditions
Infrastructure
Building and upgrading roads and bridges
Dedicated to social and environmental mitigation and local community support