Baidehi Solar PV Project

A utility-scale solar development built to bring reliable, clean electricity to Nepal's national grid.

Located in Chandrapur Municipality, Rautahat District, Madhesh Province, the project is positioned close to the Chandrapur 132/33 kV Substation for efficient grid integration.

With an installed capacity of 10 MW AC (12 MWp DC), Baidehi Solar PV will generate approximately 17.4 million kWh of renewable electricity each year.

LocationChandrapur, Rautahat
Grid connection132/33 kV Substation
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Key Project Information

10 MW AC Capacity
12 MWp DC Capacity
17.4M kWh Annual Generation
25 Years Expected Plant Life

Project Details

Project Name Baidehi Solar PV Project
Developer Baidehi Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Project Type Utility-Scale Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant
Location Chandrapur Municipality, Rautahat District, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Installed Capacity 10 MW AC (12 MWp DC)
Land Area Approximately 20 Bigha
Grid Connection Chandrapur 132/33 kV Substation
Annual Energy Generation Approximately 17.4 Million kWh
Expected Plant Life 25 Years

Advanced Solar Technology

The project incorporates high-efficiency equipment selected to maximize energy production, operational reliability and long-term performance.

Solar PV Modules

Trina Solar TSM-700NEG21C.20

700 Wp Tier-1 Bifacial Mono-PERC

Inverters

Solis High-Efficiency String Inverters

250 kW string inverter technology

Module Orientation

Optimum Module Tilt

17° South-Facing

Capacity Utilization

Estimated CUF

Approximately 19.8%

A Strategically Located Project

The project benefits from favorable site conditions, excellent solar resources and efficient access to national grid infrastructure.

Excellent solar irradiation suitable for utility-scale solar generation.
Approximately 20 Bigha of technically suitable project land.
Direct access from the East-West (Mahendra) Highway.
Approximately 49 km from Simara Airport.
Close proximity to the Chandrapur 132/33 kV Substation.
Favorable terrain and site conditions for construction and future operation.

Clean Energy for a Sustainable Nepal

Clean Electricity

Generating renewable electricity with zero direct emissions during operation.

Lower Emissions

Supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Action

Supporting Nepal's renewable energy and climate goals.

Responsible Development

Promoting environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Project Financial Indicators

Preliminary financial estimates from the Desktop Study Report.

Estimated EPC Cost NPR 70 Crore Excluding VAT
Estimated Project IRR ≈ 12% Preliminary estimate
Estimated Equity IRR ≈ 15.5% Preliminary estimate

Progressing Toward Clean Energy Generation

The Baidehi Solar PV Project is progressing through its planned development phases, including land finalization, detailed engineering, environmental assessment, licensing, financial closure, procurement, construction, transmission infrastructure development, testing, and commissioning.

Upon completion, the project will deliver reliable, clean electricity to Nepal's national grid and contribute to the country's long-term renewable energy transition.