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Empowering Nepal's future through clean, sustainable energy.

The Sani Bheri Hydropower Project (SBHP) is a run-of-the-river (RoR) hydropower project located in Rukum District, in the western region of Nepal. With a generation capacity of 44.52 MW, this project harnesses the power of the Sani Bheri River, a major tributary of the Bheri
River basin, contributing to Nepal’s renewable energy development and grid stability.

44.52MW
Installed Capacity
5335m
Alignment
152.20m
Gross Head
281.11GWh
Annual Production

Located in Rukum East District, within the Sisne and Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipalities, the Sani Bheri Hydropower Project is a 44.52 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric initiative contributing to Nepal’s clean energy transition.

Key Highlights

Overview of major project details and progress

Highlights

  • Transmission Line: 132 kV double circuit, 20 km long
  • Connection Point: Bafikot Substation, Rukum West (under development by NEA; completion by 2028)
  • Access Road: Available up to the powerhouse
  • Construction Timeline: 3 years
  • Financial Closure Due: 2081/05/16 B.S.
  • RCOD (Commercial Operation Date): 2084/09/08 B.S.
  • Generation License Validity: 2079/10/12 – 2114/10/11 B.S. (35 years total, 30 years post-RCOD)

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

  • Type: Take or Pay (Dispatchable)
  • Tariff:
    • Dry Season (6 months): Rs. 8.40/unit
    • Wet Season (6 months): Rs. 4.80/unit
  • Escalation: 3% annually for the first 8 years

Key progress

  • Land Acquisition: Completed along with boundary demarcation
  • Site Office & Landscaping: Construction initiated
  • Detailed Design & Bidding Documents: Prepared
  • Environmental Management Plans: In place
  • Community Consultations: Conducted

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Mr. Angish Ghimire

Chairman

Mr. Santosh Raj Nepal

Managing Director

Mr. Badri Aryal

Board of Director

Mr. Ram Bahadur Panday

Board of Director

Mr. Nirvaan Sharma

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Developed as a strategic partnership between Siddhi Hydropower Company Limited and Expert Education and Visa Services – a globally recognized education and migration consultancy established in 2003, with a successful presence in over 15 countries – together this project is a part of our vision to support Nepal’s transition to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. The collaboration reflects our long-term commitment to nation-building through investment in vital sectors.