National Energy Policy 2025
The policy aims to strengthen hydropower while accelerating solar and other renewable resources, improving energy efficiency and enhancing grid flexibility through modernization and storage.
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The policy aims to strengthen hydropower while accelerating solar and other renewable resources, improving energy efficiency and enhancing grid flexibility through modernization and storage.
With hydropower providing 80% of its electricity, Thimphu''s facing a modern dilemma: how to store surplus monsoon energy for dry winters. The Thimphu Power Storage initiative, launched in 2023,
The Bhutan Electricity Authority (BEA) has determined an average cost of supply of Nu 0.23/kWh for Wheeling, Nu 2.501/kWh for High Voltage, Nu 3.71 /kWh for Medium Voltage and Nu 4.85/kWh for
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With over 80% of its electricity coming from hydropower, seasonal variations and climate risks push the government to diversify. That''s where subsidies for energy storage power stations come into play.
Addressing Bhutan"s desire for carbon neutrality, these companies are able to scale storage capacity at competitive prices and introduce next-generation electricity-storage technology by investing heavily
Bhutan''s National Energy Policy 2025 (NEP 2025), released in June 2025 by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), represents a pivotal shift in the country''s energy strategy.
This article targets policymakers, renewable energy developers, and businesses exploring energy storage solutions in Bhutan. Readers seek actionable insights on battery costs, technology options,
Our electricity prices should be among the most competitive in the region so that our hydro resources are not just a source of revenue, but also an enabler of other investments.”
The energy sector of Bhutan is governed,planned and co-ordinated by two key ministries: the Ministry of Economic Afairs (MOEA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF).
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