MYAGDI, June 17: Electricity generated from the Rele Khola Hydropower Project based in Lekgaun of Narachyang in Annapurna rural municipality-4 has been connected to the national transmission grid.
Developed by Him Consult Pvt. Ltd., the project completed its internal test production prior to integration with the national grid.
According to Project Chief Darshan Kafle, power generated by the project has been connected to the national transmission grid via the Dana Substation, which operates under the Kali Gandaki Corridor transmission line.
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“The project will undergo a testing phase of around 20 days. If no technical issues arise during this period, commercial electricity production will commence,” he stated.
Construction of a 13-kilometer approach road began in 2077 BS, with the development of other physical infrastructure starting in 2079 BS.
The project features a 510-meter water head for the powerhouse, which is situated in Hariswara. Additionally, a 33 kV transmission line, spanning 4.3 kilometers, connects the powerhouse to the Dana Substation.
With a total investment of Rs 1.35 billion, the project’s financing includes a 70 percent loan from Himalayan Bank and Rastriya Banijya Bank.
The development work was carried out by multiple contractors: Sakura Power Construction was contracted for civil works, Workshop Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. was responsible for hydro-mechanical tasks, and Flovel Energy Pvt. Ltd. (India) was contracted for undertaking electromechanical works.
Prior to this, several other hydropower projects in Narchyang such as the 110-mw Nilgiri I and Nilgiri II Cascade, the 5-mw Ghalemde Khola, and the 42-mw Mistri Khola projects have been completed and successfully connected to the national transmission grid.
