Clean energy for a brighter Nepal
50 MW Marsyangdi Besi Hydroelectric Project
Our flagship 50 MW run-of-river hydropower project is being developed on the Marsyangdi River in Besisahar Municipality, Lamjung District.
Clean energy for a brighter Nepal
Powering Nepal’s Sustainable Future
Divya Jyoti Hydropower Limited is developing the 50 MW Marsyangdi Besi Hydroelectric Project in Lamjung, contributing clean and reliable renewable energy to Nepal’s national grid.
Clean energy for a brighter Nepal
Harnessing the Power of Nature
By utilizing Nepal’s abundant water resources responsibly, we aim to generate clean electricity while supporting communities, infrastructure and long-term economic development.
Clean energy for a brighter Nepal
Building Energy for Generations
Backed by experienced promoters and a strong vision for Nepal’s power sector, Divya Jyoti Hydropower is focused on delivering efficient, environmentally responsible and dependable energy.
Project at a Glance
Key highlights of the 50 MW Marsyangdi Besi Hydroelectric Project.
Salient Features
Technical highlights of the project based on approved design.
- Project Type
- Run-of-River
- Design Discharge
- 90 m³/s (at 40.50% PeE)
- Gross Head
- 76.79 m
- Net Rated Head
- 64.66 m
- Turbines
- Four horizontal-axis Francis turbines (13.25 MW each)
- Annual Energy
- 322.14 GWh
- Transmission Line
- 132 kV, 8 km (to Udipur Substation)
The project is located on the Marsyangdi River in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality, Lamjung, Gandaki Province.
Construction Progress
Major construction works for the 50 MW Marsyangdi Besi Hydropower Project are in full swing as planned.
Settling BasinConstruction in progress
Hydromechanical WorkshopConstruction in progress
Batching Plant Setup at IntakeConstruction in progress
Sensor Device to monitor flood LevelConstruction in progress
Access RoadConstruction in progress
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About Divya Jyoti Hydropower
About Us
Divya Jyoti Hydropower Limited is a Nepalese public company established on 21 February 2008 with the objective of developing and operating hydropower projects and supplying electricity to Nepal’s national grid. The company is currently developing the 50 MW Marsyangdi Besi Hydroelectric Project, a run-of-river project located on the Marsyangdi River in Besisahar Municipality, Lamjung District, Gandaki Province. Api Power...
Our purpose
Clean Energy.
Stronger Communities.
Our purpose is to develop clean, reliable, and sustainable hydropower projects that responsibly harness Nepal’s abundant water resources, strengthen national energy security, drive economic growth, and contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Community Impact
Growing Together with Our Communities
We believe in creating long-term positive impact through education, infrastructure support and local development initiatives.
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Questions & answers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
What is the design discharge of the Marsyangdi Besi Project?
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The project has a design discharge of 70 m³/s, derived at approximately 49% probability of flow exceedance.
What type of turbines will be used in the project?
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The project is designed with four horizontal-axis Francis turbine units, each rated at 13.75 MW, to generate a total installed capacity of 50 MW.
How will electricity from the project be connected to the national grid?
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Electricity will be evacuated through an approximately 4 km long, 132 kV double-circuit transmission line connecting the project switchyard to NEA’s Udipur Substation in Lamjung.
When was Divya Jyoti Hydropower established?
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Divya Jyoti Hydropower Limited was established on 21 February 2008 as a private limited company and was later converted into a public limited company to develop and operate power projects for supplying electricity to Nepal’s national grid.
What is Divya Jyoti Hydropower?
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Divya Jyoti Hydropower is a Nepal-based renewable energy company that generates clean electricity from river flow and supplies it to the national grid.
Where is the project located?
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The company is currently developing 50 MegaWatt, Marsyangdi Besi Hydroelectric Project a run off river type project in Marsyangdi river located at Besisahar Municipality, Lamjung district of Gandaki Province of Nepal.
What is your installed capacity?
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Our plant capacity is 50 M.W