Chilime Hydropower Company Limited

Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL), a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority

(NEA) was established in 1996 with the main objective of developing hydroelectric power
projects in the country by utilizing the public shares. 51% of the company’s share is owned by
NEA while the rest is owned by the public.

Chilime Hydroelectric Plant

The Company commissioned Chilime Hydroelectric Project in 2060/05/08 (24 August 2003)
which is located in Rasuwa district. Installed capacity of the power plant is 22.10 MW and total
average annual energy generation is 155.668 GWh including 132.917 GWh of contract energy
and 22.76 GWh of excess energy. The generated energy is transmitted into the NEA grid at
Nuwakot district through a 38 km long 66 kV transmission line.

During the FY 2076/77, it was planned to update the plant by replacing the existing central
control system, excitation system, protection system, and other electrical system with the modern
ones. All the equipment was site delivered but due to the situation of worldwide Covid-19
pandemic, the installation works could not take place. Dismantling of old components and
installation & commissioning of new system will be carried out in the forthcoming dry season
(i.e. Feb-March 2021).

Chilime Subsidiaries

CHPCL has formed four subsidiary companies. Three are for the development of new
hydropower projects and the one is to provide engineering services for hydroelectric projects.

Four hydroelectric projects with total capacity of 270.3 MW are being developed under the
subsidiaries viz. Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RGHCL), Madhya Bhotekoshi
Jalavidyut Company Limited (MBJCL) and Sanjen Jalavidyut Company Limited (SJCL). All of
these projects are scheduled to be complete by the end of FY 2077/78.