Tatopani Hydropower Station

Tatopani Hydropower Station (Nepali: तातोपानी जलविद्युत आयोजना) is a run-of-river hydroelectric plant located in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi-4, Tatopani, Myagdi District of Nepal.[1] The flow from Tatopani River is used to generate 2.0 MW of electricity. The plant is owned and developed by the government-owned Nepal Electricity Authority. The plant started generating electricity since 2051-12-06 BS.[2] The generation license will expire in 2101-11-30 BS.[2]

Tatopani Hydropower Station
Tatopani Hydropower Station is located in Nepal
Tatopani Hydropower Station
Location of Tatopani Hydropower Station in Nepal
Official nameTatopani Hydropower Project
CountryNepal
Coordinates28°31′31″N 83°39′30″E
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Owner(s)Nepal Electricity Authority
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsTatopani River
Coordinates28°32′00″N 83°40′07″E
Commission date2051-12-06 BS
TypeRun-of-the-river
Installed capacity2.0 MW

The power station is connected to the national grid by 33 kV transmission line.[3]

It is the first hydropower project in Myagdi district.[4]

Events

  • In 2016, the power plant was damaged extensively by flooding.[5]
  • In April 2020, the inlet valve burst, causing flooding of the powerhouse.[6]

See also

List of power stations in Nepal

References


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