A landmark collaboration to harness Bhutan’s hydropower and drive regional energy security.
Key Points:
– Tata Power and DGPC sign MoU to develop 5,000 MW clean energy in Bhutan.
– Projects include hydropower, pumped storage, and solar installations.
– Partnership supports India’s 500 GW clean energy target and Bhutan’s 2040 vision.
JAMSHEDPUR – In a historic agreement, Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) have partnered to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy generation capacity in Bhutan.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Thimphu in the presence of Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, and other dignitaries from India and Bhutan.
The partnership, which includes 4,500 MW of hydropower and 500 MW of solar projects, aligns with Bhutan’s vision of achieving 25,000 MW generation capacity by 2040. It also supports India’s goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Projects include major hydropower initiatives such as the 1,125 MW Dorjilung HEP and 1,800 MW Jeri Pumped Storage. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, will oversee the solar energy projects.
Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD of Tata Power, said, “This collaboration reinforces Tata Power’s role as a trusted clean energy partner. Together, we will harness Bhutan’s vast hydropower potential to meet the region’s energy demands sustainably.”
DGPC MD Dasho Chhewang Rinzin highlighted that the partnership would fast-track Bhutan’s renewable energy ambitions while driving economic growth and long-term energy security.
Bhutan’s hydropower complements India’s renewable energy mix, particularly during monsoon months when generation peaks. This synergy will strengthen regional energy integration and contribute to India’s green energy transition.
Tata Power’s renewable portfolio, currently at 12.9 GW, is poised to reach 70% of its total capacity by 2030. The company has also invested in key infrastructure like the Tala transmission line, which connects Bhutan’s hydropower to India.
This partnership, built on a 15-year relationship, aims to unlock Bhutan’s renewable energy potential while fostering cross-border collaboration in the clean energy sector.
