Reliance Group, Druk to jointly develop 500 MW of solar, 770 MW hydropower projects in Bhutan
Anil Ambani led Reliance Group has partnered with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the commercial and investment arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, to develop major solar and hydropower projects in Bhutan. It has set up a new company, Reliance Enterprises, dedicated to promoting and investing in the clean and green energy sector in Bhutan.
ISA to help boost solar initiatives in Bhutan
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will work with the government of Bhutan to enhance energy access and ensure energy security in Bhutan through solar energy interventions and diversification of the nation’s energy portfolio.
Bhutan signs 600 MW PPA with PTC India
Bhutan will procure up to 600 MW of power from the Indian market to meet its requirement during the dry winter season.
Bhutan issues tender for 17.3 MW solar park
Bhutan aims to facilitate the construction of its first PV project through a new tender.
Hyderabad International Airport adds a second 5 MW solar plant
With this, the GMR Hyderabad International Airport now has an aggregate 10 MW solar capacity operational for captive use.
India is third largest producer of electricity in the world: Power minister
The government has signed Memorandum of Understanding with Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar to inter-alia improve power connectivity and enhance energy trading in the region.
Enhancing energy trading in South Asia
The Indian Ministries of External Affairs and Power, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized the South Asia Power Summit 2018, held recently in New Delhi. The daylong conference highlighted that diversity of energy resources in South Asian countries brings the opportunity to provide affordable, low-carbon energy in the region. The business case for enhanced energy trading in the region, and challenges faced in inter-country electricity trading were important elements of this discussion.
