Hydropower Projects in Nepal

Explore major hydropower projects across Nepal on an interactive map. Click on any marker to see the project name, installed capacity, river, location, and current status. From large storage projects to small run of river plants, this map gives engineers, investors, students, and researchers a quick overview of hydropower development across the country.

How to Use This Map

  1. Click on any marker on the map below.
  2. A popup will show the project details including capacity, river, district, and status.
  3. Use the layer checkboxes on the left to filter projects by status or type.
  4. Zoom in to see projects in a specific river basin or region.

About Hydropower in Nepal

Nepal has an estimated 83,000 MW of economically viable hydropower potential, of which only a small fraction has been developed so far. The steep terrain, snow fed rivers, and high annual rainfall make the country ideal for hydropower generation. Most projects are run of river type, located on major rivers such as the Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and their tributaries. Large projects like the 900 MW Upper Karnali and 1200 MW Budhi Gandaki are in various stages of development, while plants like the 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi are already in operation. Hydropower is the backbone of Nepal’s energy sector and a key driver of the national economy.