4 FAQs about Bhutan solar energy storage distribution cabinet communication power supply

Who owns the energy sector in Bhutan?

Bhutan's energy sector operations have separate commercial management and ownership from the government. The state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) owns and operates power plants while the Bhutan Power Corporation, also state-owned, performs transmission and distribution.

How can Bhutan improve its energy security?

To improve Bhutan's energy security while strengthening resilience to water variation and climate change, it is required to diversify power generation sources and types, including (i) solar farms, rooftop and floating solar, and agrivoltaics; and (ii) storage and pumped storage hydropower and small hydropower. 4 H. Nagai et al. 2017.

Who is responsible for energy policy in Bhutan?

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources set up the Department of Energy as the policy-making body after merging two departments, the Department of Hydropower and Power Systems, and the Department of Renewable Energy. Bhutan's energy sector operations have separate commercial management and ownership from the government.

How much energy can a rooftop solar system generate in Bhutan?

Bhutan's estimated total energy generation potential from rooftop solar system is 3,586 MW, including specific estimates for Thimphu (789 MW) and Paro (206 MW).5 In Thimphu alone, there are 1,521 government buildings suitable for rooftop solar installations, with an estimated capacity of 50 MW.

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