In a historic agreement, India’s Tata Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) have partnered to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy projects. This collaboration aims to tap Bhutan’s vast hydropower potential while advancing energy security and the clean energy transition across South Asia.

The agreement includes plans to build 4,500 MW of hydropower and 500 MW of solar energy capacity. Key projects include the 1,125 MW Dorjilung HEP, 740 MW Gongri Reservoir, and 500 MW of solar energy led by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited.

Signed in Thimphu, Bhutan, the partnership marks the largest clean energy collaboration between India and Bhutan, supported by both governments. It aligns with India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030 and Bhutan’s ambition to generate 25,000 MW of renewable energy by 2040.

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Tata Power CEO Dr. Praveer Sinha called the agreement a “new energy era,” while DGPC MD Dasho Chhewang Rinzin highlighted the benefits for Bhutan’s economic growth and energy security. This initiative will not only meet the region’s growing power needs but also create green jobs and infrastructure development.

Bhutan’s hydropower, peaking during monsoons, complements India’s energy demand, creating a balanced, round-the-clock clean energy supply for both nations. This partnership further strengthens the vision for regional energy integration in South Asia.