Begnas-Rupa hydroelectric plant
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) [100%]
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- Capacity
- 150 MW
- Capital sought
- —
- Country
- Nepal
- Location
- Pokhara
About this project
150 MW hydropower project in Nepal (pumped storage), at pre-construction stage. On the Rupa Lake. Owner: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) [100%]. Start year: 2027. Compiled from the Global Hydropower Tracker (Global Energy Monitor, March 2026 release); financial terms are not published and must be obtained from the developer.
Climate impact
Clean generation displaces grid power at 0.28 tCO₂/MWh. Generation estimated from capacity.
CO₂ avoided / yr
73,584 t
Over project life
1,840k t
Homes powered / yr
75,086
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