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Launch of First Grid-tied Solar Power Plant

The 180kW solar power plant is first of its kind in the country and will trigger transformative changes towards energy source diversification. The community of Rubesa under Wangdue Dzongkhag should be proud to host both solar and wind power plants in the country."

500KV ground-mounted and grid-tied Solar PV project at

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. Both projects are grid-tied, meaning the electricity generated is directly fed into the BPC grid, and are without batteries.

Bhutan launches its first grid-tied solar power plant

The commissioning and inauguration of the 180kW grid-tied ground mounted solar photo-voltaic power plant marks the start of Bhutan''s investment in grid-tied solar energy as a viable alternative energy source in the face of soaring domestic demand and climate change.

Bhutan Solar Initiative Project (BSIP)

Bhutan Solar Initiative Project (BSIP) aims towards achieving a sustainable energy supply for Bhutan through alternative renewable energy sources of solar grid integration. About 60 De-suups have been actively involved in th is six-month long project and have gained practical knowledge of installing solar PV systems through hands-on experience.

Bhutan begins construction on country''s first utility-scale solar

The Sephu plant will be the first utility-scale project in Bhutan''s solar sector, with just a 180kW plant in Rubesa already in operation, and will be a core component of Bhutan''s growing solar...

Sephu Solar Power Plant

Bhutan launches its first grid-tied solar power plant

500KV ground-mounted and grid-tied Solar PV project

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

Bhutan is tapping into solar energy with its first grid-tied solar

The commissioning and inauguration of the 180kW grid-tied Solar Power Plant marks the start of Bhutan''s investment in grid-tied solar energy as a viable alternative energy source in the face of soaring domestic demand and climate change.

Sephu hosts Bhutan''s first mega solar power plant

The groundbreaking ceremony for the country''s first mega solar power plant with a capacity of 17.38-megawatt was held in Sephu, Wangdue yesterday. The plant, which is expected to complete by the end of 2024, will

First phase of Bhutan''s Utility-Scale Solar Project to complete by

A utility-scale solar facility generates solar power and feeds it into the grid. The 17.38-megawatt solar farm is expected to generate around 24 million units of energy annually,

Sephu hosts Bhutan''s first mega solar power plant

Sephu Solar Power Plant

Sephu plant will serve as an addition to the 180 kW grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power station in Rubesa (near Punakha), which became operational in October 2021. The Sephu plant is currently under construction over an area of 65 acres in Yongtru village, situated in the Sephu Gewog. Upon its completion, the overall installed capacity of the facility will reach 22.38 megawatts and is expected to be complete by March 2025. It was initially planned

Bhutan is tapping into solar energy with its first grid

Press Release

It is historic, as we lay foundations for the construction of the 17.38MW Sephu Solar PV Project (SSP) today- Bhutan''s first large-scale, utility non-hydro renewable energy project. Deviating from our sole focus on hydropower, the project aims to enhance domestic capability, embrace emerging technologies, reinforce climate change resilience

Bhutan begins construction on country''s first utility

The Sephu plant will be the first utility-scale project in Bhutan''s solar sector, with just a 180kW plant in Rubesa already in operation, and will be a core component of Bhutan''s growing solar...

First phase of Bhutan''s Utility-Scale Solar Project to complete by

A utility-scale solar facility generates solar power and feeds it into the grid. The 17.38-megawatt solar farm is expected to generate around 24 million units of energy annually, once operational. Located in the village of Yongtru in Sephu Gewog, the solar project now spans 44 acres, reduced from the originally planned 65 acres.

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Is grid-tied solar a viable alternative energy source in Bhutan?

The commissioning and inauguration of the 180kW grid-tied ground mounted solar photo-voltaic power plant marks the start of Bhutan’s investment in grid-tied solar energy as a viable alternative energy source in the face of soaring domestic demand and climate change.

What is Bhutan's largest solar project?

The Sephu project will be Bhutan’s largest solar facility. Credit: Bhutan ministry of energy and natural resources The Bhutanese government has started construction on the country’s first utility-scale solar farm, the Sephu solar project, which boasts a capacity of 17.38MW.

Why should Bhutan invest in solar power?

Like hydropower, sun is a bountiful resource Bhutan can tap into for producing renewable energy in keeping with our carbon neutrality commitments and also for enhancing energy security through diversification of energy sources. The commissioning and inauguration of the 180kW grid-tied ground mounted solar photo-voltaic power plant

Will a solar project improve Bhutan's energy security?

The Ambassador of Japan to Bhutan, Satoshi Suzuki, who addressed the gathering virtually said he hoped that the solar project would help enhance Bhutan’s energy security, which is indispensable for the socio-economic development of the country.

Can a solar power plant boost hydropower supply in Bhutan?

"Solar plant such as this can augment hydropower supply to meet our rapidly increasing domestic electricity demand, especially in winter months," he said. Electricity in Bhutan is mostly generated from hydropower, a renewable energy source, unlike fossil-fuel driven power plants that are major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions worldwide.

What is Bhutan's first solar farm?

The Bhutanese government has started construction on the country’s first utility-scale solar farm, the 17.38MW Sephu solar project.

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