India-based Tata Power Company Ltd (Tata Power) has partnered with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC), the country’s sole power generation utility, to develop 5 GW of renewable energy in Bhutan. The agreement, signed in Thimphu, supports Bhutan’s target of 25,000 MW capacity by 2040. The initiative marks a shift from hydropower to solar and geothermal energy. The collaboration will see phased development of 4,500 MW in hydropower, including projects like the 1.125 GW Dorjilung, 740 MW Gongri Reservoir, 1.8 GW Jeri Pumped Storage, and 364 MW Chamkharchhu IV. Additionally, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) will oversee 500 MW in solar PV projects.
Tata Power and DGPC expand Bhutan’s energy capacity
The initiative aligns with Bhutan’s 2040 vision to achieve 25,000 MW of energy capacity while expanding into solar and geothermal energy. (Image Source: Tata Power)
The partnership will target solar, wind, and other renewables across Belt and Road Initiative countries. (Image Credit/Source: Kindel Media/ Pexels)
The company currently operates 50 MW of solar capacity and has 283 MW in development in the Valencian region. (Image Source: NextPower UK)
The project will provide renewable energy to 600 residential subscribers, including low- and moderate-income households, at reduced rates. (Image Source: Chaberton Energy)
India, China, and Indonesia will lead APAC’s 57 GW dc floating solar capacity, achieving 31 GW (DC) combined by 2033. (Image Source: SOLARbytes)