Bhote Koshi Power Plant

{{Infobox dam

| name = Bhote Koshi Power Plant

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| location_map = Nepal

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| location_map_caption = Location of the Bhote Koshi Project in Nepal

| coordinates = {{coord|27|54|46|N|85|55|26|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| country = Nepal

| location = Sindhulpalchok District

| status = O

| construction_began = 1997

| opening = 2000

| demolished =

| cost = US$98 million

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| dam_type = Gravity

| dam_height = {{convert|5|m|ft|abbr=on}}

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| dam_length = {{convert|60|m|ft|abbr=on}}

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| dam_elevation_crest = {{convert|1435|m|ft|abbr=on}}

| dam_crosses = Bhote Koshi

| spillway_count = Controlled overflow

| spillway_type = 2 x radial gates

| spillway_capacity = {{convert|1044|m3/s|ft3/s|abbr=on}}

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| res_catchment = {{convert|2132|km|mi|abbr=on}}

| res_surface =

| res_elevation = {{convert|1434|m|ft|abbr=on}}

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| plant_operator = Bhote Koshi Power Company Private Limited
(Owned by Himal International Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Himal International Power Corp Pvt. Ltd.
Tara Fund Pvt. Ltd.
RDC of Nepal)

| plant_hydraulic_head = {{convert|135.5|m|ft|abbr=on}} (normal)

| plant_commission = 2001

| plant_decommission =

| plant_type = Run-of-river

| plant_turbines = 2 X 22 MW Francis-type

| plant_capacity = 36 MW
Max. planned: 45 MW{{cite web|title=Salient Features|url=http://www.bhotekoshi.com.np/featuresequipment.php|publisher=Bhote Koshi Power Company Private Limited|accessdate=22 April 2012}}

| plant_annual_gen = 246 GWh

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The Bhote Koshi Power Plant (also known as Upper Bhote Koshi Project) is a run-of-the-river power plant in Sindhulpalchok District, Nepal. It was constructed between 1997 and 2000 with power generation starting in January 2001. The project cost about US$98 million.

{{cite book| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=D9qSDgTbRZoC&pg=PA120| title =Power Generation Technologies| publisher = Newnes| first = Paul | last = Breeze| year = 2005| page = 120| isbn =9780750663137}} The majority of finances was provided by Panda Energy International.{{cite web|title=FAQs|url=http://www.bhotekoshi.com.np/faqs.php|publisher=Bhote Koshi Power Company Private Limited |accessdate=22 April 2012}} The dam, located at {{Coord|27|56|20|N|85|56|42|E|name=Bhote Koshi Dam}}, diverts water downstream into a {{Convert|3300|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} long head race tunnel which terminates into two penstocks that supply the two 22 MW Francis turbine-generators with water. The drop in elevation between the dam and power plant affords a normal hydraulic head of {{convert|135.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}.

The installed capacity of the project is 45 MW, whereas it has a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nepal Electricity Authority for generation of 36MW maximum. The PPA dictates how much the project can generate for each month of the Nepali Calendar.

During monsoon season (about three months each year) Bhote Koshi can operate at full installed capacity, with excess water still being spilt. During the winter season, power generation from the plant decreases drastically due to lower water levels.{{cite book|last=Head|first=Chris|title=Financing of private hydropower projects|year=2000|publisher=World Bank|location=Washington, DC|isbn=0821347993|pages=109–110|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wkyS2rrB4s4C&dq=Bhote+Koshi+Project&pg=PA109|edition=1. print.}}