Divya Jyoti Hydropower Limited is dedicated to developing sustainable hydropower projects that harness Nepal’s natural water resources to generate reliable, clean and renewable energy.
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 Company Limited is the principal promoter and majority shareholder of the company, providing significant support toward the project’s equity investment and development. The project has an installed capacity of 50 MW and is designed with four horizontal-axis Francis turbines of 13.75 MW each. With a design discharge of 70 m³/s and a net head of 82.51 metres, the project is expected to generate approximately 321.535 GWh of electricity annually, including 117.890 GWh during the dry season and 203.645 GWh during the wet season. Electricity generated from the project will be transmitted through a 4 km, 132 kV double-circuit transmission line to Nepal Electricity Authority’s Udipur Substation in Lamjung. The company has completed the detailed survey, secured the required survey and generation licences, obtained IEE approval, completed land acquisition, and signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Nepal Electricity Authority on 10 Bhadra 2075. Construction of the project is currently underway.
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.
To generate and supply sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity to support Nepal's economic growth while preserving environmental integrity.
To be a leading hydropower company in Nepal, recognized for innovation, sustainability, and excellence in electricity generation and supply.
To our shareholders, communities, employees and all future generations through responsible and sustainable development.
Key information about Divya Jyoti Hydropower Limited.
Later converted to a public limited company
Nepal
Run-of-river
(Majority shareholder)
The 50 MW Marsyangdi Besh Hydroelectric Project is located on the Marsyangdi River in Besishahar Municipality, Lamjung District, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
Key technical, hydraulic, electrical and economic features of the 50 MW Marsyangdi Besh Hydroelectric Project as per the approved project design.
The project is located on the Marsyangdi River in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality, Lamjung, Gandaki Province.
Key milestones in our company's journey.
Divya Jyoti Hydropower Private Limited was established on 21 February 2008.
Later converted to a public limited company to enable broader ownership and participation.
Development of the 50 MW Marsyangdi Besh Hydroelectric Project in Lamjung.
Continuing our commitment to complete the project and contribute to Nepal's clean energy future.
We invite our partners, investors and stakeholders to join us in our journey towards a cleaner, greener and more prosperous Nepal.
