Bhoutan Energy Storage New Energy Company rejoint

Will Reliance Group set up 770mw chamkharchhu-1 hydroelectric project in Bhutan?

Reliance Group to set up 770MW Chamkharchhu-1 hydroelectric project and a 500MW solar power plant in Bhutan with DHI. (Credit: Jupi Lu from Pixabay) Reliance Group has forged a partnership with Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) to jointly build 1.27GW solar and hydropower energy projects in Bhutan.

Should Bhutan diversify its energy sources?

In the face of climate change and the need for enhanced energy security, the business case for Bhutan to diversify its energy sources, especially by tapping into alternative renewable energy, is compelling. Bhutan is yet to realize its full potential in terms of renewable energy.

Could hydropower be the future of energy in Bhutan?

While hydropower is likely to remain an important component of the energy sector and economy of Bhutan, renewable energy technologies such as solar PV, wind, bioenergy and small hydropower could ofer opportunities to diversify the country’s energy mix and help address rising energy demand.

What will Reliance Enterprises do in Bhutan?

Jointly promoted by Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. and Reliance Power Ltd., Reliance Enterprises will focus on enhancing sustainable energy solutions and implementing smart distribution and metering systems throughout Bhutan, Reliance Group said.

How can energy pricing improve energy eficiency in Bhutan?

Reforms to energy pricing can help level the playing field for renewable energy technologies, thus incentivising their uptake in both on-grid and of-grid settings. In the specific case of Bhutan, improving energy eficiency is a fundamental and cost-efective first step towards integration of renewables in all sectors.

How is the energy sector governed in Bhutan?

The energy sector of Bhutan is governed, planned and co-ordinated by two key ministries: the Ministry of Economic Afairs (MOEA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF).