Multi-purpose reservoirs and pumped storage with solar hybrids are prioritized for firm power. Solar and other renewables (wind, geothermal, biomass) are promoted via PPPs, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and captives, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed..
Multi-purpose reservoirs and pumped storage with solar hybrids are prioritized for firm power. Solar and other renewables (wind, geothermal, biomass) are promoted via PPPs, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and captives, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed..
To address these challenges, the NEP 2025 sets a bold new direction for Bhutan’s energy sector, focusing on diversification, modernization and sustainability. The policy aims to strengthen hydropower while accelerating solar and other renewable resources, improving energy efficiency and enhancing. .
Bhutan's National Energy Policy 2025 (NEP 2025), released in June 2025 by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), represents a pivotal shift in the country's energy strategy. Titled "Empowering Energy Security & Sustainable Growth," the policy consolidates and supersedes several prior. .
Bhutan has launched its National Solar Energy Roadmap to diversify its energy sources and bolster energy security amid rising electricity demand. This landmark initiative positions solar power as a vital step toward achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2025, a goal that aligns with the kingdom’s. .
Bhutan is entering a new era of clean energy with major commitments from Adani, Reliance, and Tata to develop large-scale hydro and solar projects across the kingdom. The combined ventures — including Adani’s 570 MW Wangchhu, Tata’s 600 MW Kholongchhu, and Reliance’s 500 MW solar farm — are set to. .
Reliance Power, a major Indian energy conglomerate, has announced a significant renewable energy initiative in Bhutan, according to reports from Indian media. The company has entered into a strategic partnership with Green Digital, a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments (DHI)—the investment. .
Reliance Power and Bhutan’s Druk Holding to jointly develop a 500 MW solar project with Rs 2,000 crore investment—the largest FDI in Bhutan’s solar sector. The project aims to diversify Bhutan’s renewable energy mix and boost regional clean energy collaboration under a BOO model. Reliance Power on.
