Gwh/yr

Energy Generation

1.024MW

Installed Capacity

About

Tinau was commissioned in 1978 near Butwal, but was recommissioned in 1983 after repair of flood damage. The project features two 250-kW turbine-generators, a 500-kW unit, a 2.4-kilometer tunnel, underground desilting chamber, and powerhouse.

Salient Features

Hydrology ( Intake )

Minimum Daily Discharge 2.4 m3 /s
Design Discharge 2.5 m3 /s
Maximum Daily Discharge 54 m3 /s

Waterways

Penstock- Length 50 m
Penstock-Diameter 1.275 m
Total Length of Tunnel 2,462 m

Turbine

Type Francis
Number of Units 3

Generators

Number of Generators 3
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Application for Survey License

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Survey License Approved

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Application for Generation License

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Under Construction

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