Bhote Koshi to come into operation after 3 months

The Bhote Koshi Power Project, which has stopped power generation for over a month, will take three more months to resume its operation.

The project with a capacity to generate 15 MW of power in dry season stopped power generation a month ago.

The Sindhupalchowk-based project was paralyzed owing to major electromechanical problems in two power-generating units

After unusual noise and vibration in the generator of the first unit in November, tests were carried out in coordination with the Original Equipment Manufacturer in China and Operation and Maintenance Consultants in the USA, it is said.

The second unit also faced a similar problem and was shut down on February 4.

Currently, both units are being repaired by Chinese technicians. An additional team is also expected to mobilize to expedite the repair work. nepalnews.com Mar 05 09