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Who is the chief guest of Bhutan Solar Initiative project (BSIP)?

The Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering was the Chief Guest. Bhutan Solar Initiative Project (BSIP) set up under Royal Command has implemented two Solar PV Projects in Thimphu. 250kW Rooftop Centenary Farmers Market (CMF) and 500kW Ground mounted at Dechencholing.

How is Bhutan achieving energy security?

Bhutan is undertaking various initiatives to broaden its energy mix by exploring other clean, renewable energy sources. The Solar Plant in Rubesa is one such initiative which takes Bhutan a step closer to achieving energy security through a diversified and sustainable energy supply mix.

Can solar power grow in Bhutan?

“We did the studies on renewable energy management master planning in 2016 and the reports say Bhutan has a capacity for 12 Giga watts of solar energy and 760 MW of wind so we have a lot to tap as there is a lot of opportunity for solar energy solar power to grow in Bhutan. There is a lot of potential and I think this is the right step.”

Who inaugurated a solar photo-voltaic power plant in Bhutan?

The Chairperson of the National Council of Bhutan, Lyonpo Tashi Dorji, inaugurated the 180kW grid-tied ground mounted Solar Photo-Voltaic Power Plant at Rubesa, Wangdue Phodrang on October 4, 2021.

Is Bhutan a fossil fuel country?

He also mentioned that Bhutan generates all our electricity from renewables, yet it hides a paradox, – almost 78% of our energy consumption is fossil fuel because our transportation system is totally dependent on fossil fuel and cooking & heating needs are still mostly powered by fossil fuel.

Which is the largest solar installation in India?

Today, CFM and Dechencholing plants are individually the largest solar installations in the country. The projects are also the first to install the highest capacity panels in the country of 650 watts. BSIP has submitted a generation tariff of Nu 4.59 per unit to the Government for approval.