Peaking Run-of-River (PRoR) Scheme

Powering Nepal with Clean, Sustainable Hydroelectric Energy

Tila-1 Hydropower Project (440 MW) | Kalikot, Karnali Province

S.C. Power Company Pvt. Ltd. is developing the 440 MW Tila-1 Project on the glacier-fed Tila River in Kalikot District. Strategically interconnected to the 400 kV Karnali Corridor to provide essential baseload and 6-hour daily peaking capacity to the national power system.

Experienced Board & Institutional Promoters

Pioneering Large-Scale Clean Energy Infrastructure

Backed by Adhyanta Fund, White Lotus & Money Plant Investment

Guided by seasoned energy leaders, senior infrastructure diplomats, and technical specialists with over 400+ MW cumulative developed hydropower track record across Nepal. Committed to global ESG benchmarks and institutional excellence.

Milestone Achieved • Grid Evacuation Secured

PPA with NEA & 400 kV Karnali Evacuation

Lead Banking Syndication Arranged with NMB Bank Ltd.

Power Purchase Agreement (298.75 MW PPA) executed with Nepal Electricity Authority. Debt syndication led by NMB Bank Ltd., connecting directly to Rastriya Prasaran Grid Company Ltd (RPGCL)'s 400 kV Phukot Hub Substation.

440 MW
Installed Capacity
6-Hour Daily Peaking Design
510 Meters
Gross Head
Rated Net Head of 468 Meters
101 m³/s
Design Discharge
Glacier & Snow-Fed Hydrology
13.77 km
Headrace Tunnel
Inverted D-Shape with 6 Adits
400 kV
Karnali Corridor Grid
RPGCL Phukot Hub Substation

Welcome to S.C. Power Company Pvt. Ltd.

S.C. Power Company Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated on 2063/05/20 B.S. (September 5, 2006) under the laws of Nepal (Company Registration No. 41031/063/064, PAN: 302484080). Established to pioneer large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, the company is developing the 440 MW Tila-1 Peaking Run-of-River Hydropower Project in Kalikot.

Headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal, our company brings together seasoned energy developers, senior public policy leaders, and engineering specialists dedicated to accelerating the transition toward a self-reliant and decarbonized national power system.

Comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Engineering Design formulated by Shah Consult International (P.) Ltd.
Lead banking syndication arranged via NMB Bank Ltd. in strategic partnership with FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank (Netherlands).
Connection agreement executed for reliable power evacuation into Rastriya Prasaran Grid Company Ltd (RPGCL)'s 400 kV system.
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Tila River Valley, Kalikot District, Karnali Province
Scenic view of the Tila River valley gorge in Kalikot District, Karnali Province.
Engineering CAD Layout of Tila-1 Hydropower Project
General Project Layout Plan: Headworks, 13.77 km Headrace Tunnel, 6 Adits, Surge Shaft and Underground Powerhouse.

Tila-1 Hydropower Project (440 MW)

The Tila-1 Hydropower Project is a Peaking Run-of-River (PRoR) development situated along the Tila River in Kalikot District, Karnali Province. The project area is directly accessible via the Karnali Highway, providing dependable all-weather heavy logistical transport for electromechanical and civil plant equipment.

The civil scheme comprises a 69-meter high gated concrete gravity dam with seven spillway bays, underground desilting chambers engineered to extract quartz sediments, a 13.77 km headrace tunnel excavated via six strategic adits, and an underground powerhouse cavern (120.5 m × 18.5 m) accommodating four vertical-axis Francis turbines.

Designed for optimal peaking flexibility, Tila-1 operates with 6 hours of daily peak capacity, supplying essential stability and reserve power to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) grid network.

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Project Pillars & Sustainable Engineering

Tila-1 combines sound hydrological fundamentals, modern underground civil design, and international Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) standards.

01 / GENERATION

Peaking Run-of-River Scheme

Features a 6-hour daily peak generation cycle to meet national peak electricity demand during critical morning and evening load hours, ensuring maximum grid stability.

02 / TRANSMISSION

400 kV Karnali Corridor Evacuation

Direct power evacuation into the Rastriya Prasaran Grid Company Ltd (RPGCL) 400 kV Phukot Hub Substation, establishing seamless transmission across Nepal and cross-border corridors.

03 / SUSTAINABILITY

Zero Resettlement & E-Flow

Zero household relocation or physical displacement required. Maintains a guaranteed downstream environmental flow of 2.03 m³/s, coupled with dedicated upstream fishway systems.

04 / STAKEHOLDERS

97% Local Public Consensus

Overwhelming local community support demonstrated during Kalikot public hearings, complemented by priority local employment, pre-construction skill enhancement, and community development.

Board of Directors & Executive Guidance

S.C. Power Company Pvt. Ltd. is guided by a diverse board of experienced energy industrialists, former senior diplomats, and infrastructure specialists.

Susan Karmacharya, Chairperson

Susan Karmacharya

Chairperson

Corporate leader with over 30 years of executive experience across hydropower, finance, and infrastructure. Vice-President of the Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN), Executive Member of Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), and Chairperson/Director across major hydropower projects in Nepal.

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Shankar Das Bairagi, Director

Shankar Das Bairagi

Director

Distinguished diplomat and senior public sector leader with more than 35 years in governance, international negotiations, and strategic administration. Former Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, Foreign Secretary, Ambassador, and National Security Advisor.

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Narendra Balav Pant, Director

Narendra Balav Pant

Director

Hydropower developer and business leader with 15 years in energy and 18 years in capital markets. Vice-President of IPPAN and Chairman of Dev Group, stewarding an operational and under-construction portfolio exceeding 334 MW across Nepal.

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Field Explorations & Project Environment

Authentic images from geological drilling, subsurface adit explorations, river hydrology, and site infrastructure in Kalikot District.

Key Institutional & Financing Partners
NMB BANK LTD.
Lead Arranger & Consortium Financing
FMO NETHERLANDS
International Development Finance Partner
SHAH CONSULT INTERNATIONAL
Engineering & DPR Consultant (Est. 1992)
RPGCL / NEA
400 kV Karnali Corridor Grid Connection