Tata Power and DGPC Expand Hydropower Collaboration with New 404 MW Project in Bhutan
Tata Power, DGPC to develop additional 404 MW hydropower project in Bhutan
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Tata Power, in collaboration with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC), will develop an additional 404 MW hydropower project in Bhutan, increasing their total capacity to 5,033 MW. This initiative supports Bhutan's goal of achieving 25,000 MW energy generation capacity by 2040 and enhances regional energy security.
- 01Tata Power and DGPC's new project adds 404 MW capacity.
- 02Total identified hydropower capacity now stands at 5,033 MW.
- 03The collaboration aims to support Bhutan's energy generation goal of 25,000 MW by 2040.
- 04Partnership enhances energy security for India during peak demand.
- 05This is the largest clean energy partnership between the two nations.
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Tata Power, an Indian energy company, and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) have signed an amendment to their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an additional 404 MW hydropower project in Bhutan. This new project, named the Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project, increases the total identified hydropower capacity under their collaboration to 5,033 MW. The original MoU, signed on November 19, 2024, aimed to develop at least 4,500 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan. The partnership is aligned with Bhutan's vision to achieve an overall energy generation capacity of 25,000 MW by 2040. Praveer Sinha, CEO of Tata Power, emphasized that this project reflects their long-term commitment to advancing Bhutan's economic growth and enhancing regional energy security. Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, MD of DGPC, noted that this collaboration is crucial for unlocking Bhutan's hydropower potential and reinforcing its status as a leading clean energy nation.
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This project will contribute to Bhutan's economic growth and energy infrastructure, providing reliable, clean energy to both Bhutan and India, particularly during peak demand periods.
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