Marsyangdi Hydropower Station
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Marsyangdi Hydropower Station (मर्स्याङ्दी जलविद्युत आयोजना)is a run-of-river hydro-electric plant located in Aanbukhaireni, Tanahu District of Nepal. The flow from the Marshyangdi River is used to generate 69 MW electricity and 462.5 GWh of annual energy. The rated net head is 90.5 m and rated flow is 30.5 m3/s. The plant is owned and operated by Nepal Electricity Authority. The plant started generating electricity since 1989AD.[1] The power station is connected to the national grid.
| Marsyangdi Hydropower Project | |
|---|---|
 Location of Marsyangdi Hydropower Project in Nepal | |
| Official name | मर्स्याङ्दी जलविद्युत आयोजना |
| Country | Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27.9256°N 84.49736°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner(s) | Nepal Electricity Authority |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Barrage |
| Impounds | Marshyangdi River |
| Marsyangdi Hydropower Station | |
| Commission date | 5 November 1989 |
| Type | Run-of-the-river |
| Turbines | Vertical Axis Francis |
| Installed capacity | 3x26 MW |
Finance
The project was financed by a Nepal government in assistance from IDA, KFW, KFED, SFD, ADB and GON at a cost of US$22 million.[2]
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