Climate risk case study : first Khimti hydropower scheme himal power limited, Nepal

This report presents the outcomes of a study analyzing the potential risks from climate change for the first Khimti run of the river hydro-electric power scheme in Nepal. First Khimti is owned and operated by the Himal Power Ltd (HPL). The plant has a capacity of 60MW and an annual production of 350 Gigawatt hours. Located in Dolakha district about 100 kilometers east of Kathmandu, it utilizes a drop from 1,270 to 586 meters above sea level from the Khimti River, a tributary of the Tama Koshi River. This report presents the approach, methods, results, lessons learned and conclusions of the climate change risk assessment and management study undertaken for the hydropower project named ' first Khimti ' and owned in majority by the company Himal Power Limited (HPL). The report provides a concise technical review of the climate risk case study. It should be read in association with the information and data located in appendix four. It is increasingly recognized that a changing climate is creating risks and opportunities for the performance of private sector investments. Recognizing this important knowledge gap, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) commissioned Acclimatise to undertake three pilot studies during 2008 to 2009, based on IFC investments in developing countries. The main aim of these studies was to test and develop methodologies for evaluating climate risks to the private sector and identifying appropriate adaptation responses. This report is one of the three pilot studies.