Kali Gandaki A Hydropower Project

The Kali Gandaki A Hydropower Project is one of Nepal’s major hydroelectric plants, located in the Syangja District of western Nepal. It is a run-of-the-river type project with an installed capacity of 144 megawatts, making it the largest power plant in Nepal at the time of its commissioning in 2002. The project harnesses the flow of the Kali Gandaki River and is operated by the Nepal Electricity Authority. With a daily generation capacity that significantly contributes to the national grid, the project plays a vital role in reducing power shortages in the country. The infrastructure includes a 44-meter high dam and a 5.9-kilometer long headrace tunnel that channels water to the powerhouse. Beyond energy generation, the project has also had social and environmental impacts, including the displacement of some local communities and modifications to the surrounding ecosystem. Nevertheless, the Kali Gandaki A project stands as a key component in Nepal’s energy development and a symbol of its hydropower potential.