Rasuwa, Nepal – The first unit of the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been successfully connected to Nepal's national grid, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to boost its power generation capacity. Located in Amachodingmo-5, Rasuwa, the project is designed to produce 42.5 megawatts of electricity.

Robin Koirala, the project's sub-engineer, confirmed that after successful completion of all technical tests, the first unit of electricity generated from Sanjen was connected to the national transmission line on Friday evening. The unit produced 5 megawatts of power on its first day of operation.

Arpan Bahadur Singh, the company's CEO, stated that preparations are underway to test the remaining two units of the project and connect them to the central system by Sunday.

The company has highlighted this project as a model for semi-reservoir projects under construction in Nepal. A "peaking pond" has been constructed at the dam site of the Sanjen Upper Hydropower Project, capable of storing approximately 44,000 cubic meters of water. This storage feature allows for additional electricity generation during peak demand periods, such as evenings, and ensures the power plant can operate even during emergency blackouts.

The successful connection of the first unit of the Sanjen Hydropower Project is a major step forward for Nepal's energy sector, as the country continues to expand its renewable energy capacity. The project is expected to contribute significantly to meeting the growing demand for electricity and reducing the nation's reliance on imported energy.