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Will Bhutan run into energy deficit if it doesn't use solar energy?

Bhutan is likely to run into energy deficit if it doesn’t tap into alternative renewable energies like solar energy. The solar energy generation in Bhutan is still in its infancy and if Bhutan could fully utilize that, it could provide considerable source of revenue.

What is a solar project in Bhutan?

Project Goals and Approach to Transformational Change: The project aims to install 30 MW of solar PV and strengthen the regulatory environment to accelerate Bhutan’s renewable energy market, fully realising its solar energy plan of 1000 MW as planned by the government in the current five-year plan (2024-2028).

Is solar energy a viable alternative to hydropower in Bhutan?

One of the renewable sources of energy that could prove to be a boon to far flung parts of Bhutan as well as viable alternative to hydropower energy is solar energy by which, after much deliberation in the national assembly, its potential has been acknowledged by reduction and doing away with taxes for procuring solar based equipment.

What is 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.

What is Bhutan's first solar power project?

The first phase of Bhutan’s first utility-scale solar power project at Sephu in Wangdue Phodrang is set for completion by March next year. 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.

Why is yongtru solar project reducing land use?

Located in the village of Yongtru in Sephu Gewog, the solar project now spans 44 acres, reduced from the originally planned 65 acres. Project officials say that this decrease in land use is due to the procurement of higher-wattage solar panels. Once completed, the energy generated from the farm will be fed into the national grid.