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Who is developing a 500 MW solar project in Bhutan?

Another 500 MW of solar projects will be developed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Power, it said. This partnership aligns with Bhutan's vision for its energy sector, which aims to increase its overall generation capacity to 25,000 MW by 2040, ensuring energy security and promoting regional energy integration.

What is Tata Power doing in Bhutan?

Tata Power has joined forces with Druk Green Power Corp. to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan. This includes large-scale hydropower and solar projects aimed at supporting Bhutan’s energy goals and regional integration.

Why does Bhutan still use fossil fuels?

This has helped shift fuel consumption for cooking, lighting, and heating away from biomass and fossil-based fuels to electricity. Yet approximately 70 percent of the energy demand in Bhutan continues to be met by fossil fuel and biomass, in large part because the transport sector is so heavily dependent on it.

Does Bhutan have an electrification rate?

Over the past decades, Bhutan has ambitiously pursued electrification, especially in rural communities. As a result, the country has achieved a commendable 99.9 percent electrification rate. This has helped shift fuel consumption for cooking, lighting, and heating away from biomass and fossil-based fuels to electricity.