Sanjen Hydropower Projectसान्जेन
A 42.5 MW run-of-river plant in Rasuwa, developed by Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company under Chilime Hydropower (an NEA subsidiary). Commercial generation began in December 2024, feeding NEA's Thambuchet substation.
Installed capacity
43 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Sanjen Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Rasuwa
Bagmati
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Nov 2024
Test generation began
- Dec 2024
Commercial generation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Sources & data note
Figures for Sanjen Hydropower Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.