A significant ceremony marked the beginning of a 240 kW grid-integrated and 25 kW off-grid solar project at Bhutan’s Jigme Namgyel Engineering College in Dewathang. This initiative aligns with Bhutan’s strategy to boost renewable energy sources. The Embassy of India in Thimphu expressed India’s support for Bhutan’s clean energy vision and solar capacity development.
Another groundbreaking event recently took place for a 200 kW rooftop solar project at the College of Science and Technology, Phuentsholing. This step underscores Bhutan’s commitment to clean energy goals and enhancing solar energy capabilities. The collaboration between the Bhutanese and Indian governments on renewable energy was formalized during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan on November 11, 2025.
The agreement signed between the two nations focuses on cooperation in renewable energy sectors. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of this agreement in bolstering Bhutan’s energy security and leveraging India’s expertise in renewable energy. The collaborative efforts will encompass projects related to solar power, wind power, biomass, green hydrogen, and energy storage, marking a promising start for joint initiatives.
India’s commitment to supporting Bhutan’s energy projects was highlighted with a Rs 4,000 crore line of credit. This financial aid will facilitate the implementation of renewable energy projects outlined in the partnership agreement. The collaboration aims to combine India’s technical proficiency with Bhutan’s abundant natural energy resources to establish sustainable and reliable energy projects.
