Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, Bhutan

We look forward to hosting esteemed delegates from Bhutan at #SACEF2024 to further accelerate the #cleanenergy transition in South Asia. Are you ready to #EngageSolveAct ? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTs4Mj98 USAID, USAID India, South Asia Regional Energy Hub (SAREH) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ministry Of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Power Finance Corporation Ltd., Energy Efficiency Services Limited National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (Ntpc) Grid Controller of India Limited Central Electricity Regulatory CommissionÊ(Cerc) Indian Railways NITI Aayog Official Bureau of Energy Efficiency Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, Bhutan, Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport, Royal Government of Bhutan Druk Green Power Corporation Limited Ministry of Power and Energy Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Maldives Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources, Bangladesh Deki Choden Ugyen Norbu Sangay Tenzin Dechen Pema Yangki Kuenga Tshering Tshering Yangdon Apurva Chaturvedi Monali Zeya-Hazra Namrata Mukherjee Naveen Devnani Bhumika Suri RAJIV RATNA PANDA Atul Dhir Vivek Bhardwaj Ajay Rawat Mayank Bhardwaj Farah Ahmed tanmay tathagat

The Department of Energy Royal Government of Bhutan with support from United Nations ESCAP and MECS programme is currently distributing 650 energy-efficient cookstoves in Bhutan as part of a pilot project aimed at reducing carbon emissions and reducing the dependence on the fossil fuel based cookstoves (LPG). The ATEC Global induction cook stove was chosen for the pilot project for its high efficiency and the unique element of the stove is that it has an Internet of Things (loT) based meter that records real time energy consumption data.  The pilot project will gather valuable data on how households use these stoves, providing insights on energy savings, user satisfaction, and the potential for broader deployment. This information will guide future efforts to scale clean cooking solutions across Bhutan, ensuring they deliver maximum impact. The focus on reducing emissions also positions the project to benefit from carbon finance opportunities. With the loT feature, potential reductions in carbon emissions can be estimated during this pilot, which opens the door for Bhutan to access international funding through carbon markets and cooperative agreements under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This allows Bhutan to achieve climate goals, while generating funding for continued sustainable development efforts.  #Acceleratingaccesstocleancooking#IoT#smartcooking#UNESCAP#MECS Ben Jeffreys Simon Batchelor Nikolai Schwarz Dechen Dema Dawa Zangmo Sophea Sum Anis Zaman Sangay Dorji Michael Williamson

His Excellency the Minister for Energy and Natural Resources inaugurated the 33 kWp Solar Mini-grid plant at Shangsa village under Lunana Gewog on 7th September 2024. The project is a first of its kind in Lunana and marks a significant achievement for the Ministry and the country as a whole.  The system was constructed at a project cost of Nu. 21.185 million by the Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources through the funding support from Bhutan for Life (BFL) and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB). The system is expected to generate approximately 40.70 MWh of energy annually and will provide clean and reliable electricity to the existing 11 households with a population of 31 in Shangsa village. With this mini grid plant, the burden of gathering firewood and relying on it has been now lifted. Additionally, the health and hygiene of women and children, who spend much of their time indoors, will be significantly improved. To ensure the seamless operation of the system, the plant is handed over to the community, for which a minimal monthly energy bill is collected.  At a national level, this project contributes to Bhutan’s carbon neutrality goals by reducing firewood usage and it also aligns with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #renewablenergy#lastmileconnectivity#solar#minigrid#Bhutan

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33 kWp solar mini-grid plant at Shangsa commissioned on August 20, 2024. The project is implemented by the Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources with funding from Bhutan for Life and Royal Government of Bhutan at an estimated cost of Nu. 21.1 Million. Shangsa, one of the remotest communities in Lunana Gewog situated at an elevation of 3,600 masl is now one of the first villages among 13 unelectrified villages in Lunana to receive a clean and reliable source of energy powered through a newly installed 33 kWp solar photovoltaic mini-grid system. The solar mini-grid plant is estimated to generate approximately 40.70 MWh of energy per annum and benefit 11 households in Shangsa by providing clean, reliable and renewable energy. The department would like to thank the entire community for being actively involved in construction, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar mini-grid plant. The successful implementation of this solar mini-grid marks the beginning of a broader effort, with more villages in Lunana planned for reliable electrification in the coming years. The Department is actively seeking funding support from various donors to complete the last-mile connectivity in these off-grid villages. With continued support and investment, the remaining unelectrified communities will soon experience similar benefits, paving the way for sustainable development across the region. #renewableenergy#lastmileconnectivity#reliability#sustainabledevelopment#adaptation#livelihoodenhancement#climateresilience.

Stakeholder Consultation: Landscape sector assessment and Development of Multi-criteria assessment framework for RE powered lift irrigation systems in Bhutan

✨ Powering Up with Data: Day 1 of the Energy Analytics Workshop ✨ Our three-day hands-on Energy Analytics workshop for Bhutan Power Sector Stakeholders has commenced with incredible enthusiasm in the first session! Key highlights from today: ➡ Insightful sessions on energy analytics fundamentals and their application in the energy sector. ➡ Exploration of statistical fundamentals and hypothesis testing techniques like Z-test, T-test, ANOVA, and Chi-square. ➡ Hands-on exercises on basic and advanced Excel operations, including pivot tables, power queries, and visualizing energy trends. ➡ Practical applications of data preparation, cleaning, and exploratory analysis, focusing on creating dashboards for energy datasets. Participants are already diving deep into data analytics, showing a keen interest in enhancing Bhutan’s power sector. We are excited for the upcoming sessions and the valuable skills and knowledge that will be shared! Stay tuned for more data-driven adventures as the workshop unfolds! #EnergyAnalytics #DataDriven #EnergyManagement #CapacityBuilding USAID | USAID India | South Asia Regional Energy Hub (SAREH) | Apurva Chaturvedi | Monali Zeya-Hazra | Namrata Mukherjee | Ajay Rawat | Nitin Shanker Srivastava | Tanveer Singh | Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, Bhutan| Priya Garg| VK AGRAWAL| Bhutan Power System Operator

The roadmap was developed in collaboration with the United States Energy Association, and a consultant consortium of Tetra Tech and Roland Berger, with generous support from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources under the Clean EDGE Asia Program. The National Hydrogen Roadmap outlines our strategic vision for integrating hydrogen into Bhutan's energy landscape. We have already soft launched the roadmap at CoP28 last year in December at Dubai. The roadmap identifies key opportunities for production, storage, distribution, and end-use applications, and sets national milestones and targets to ensure a sustainable and resilient energy future. According to the roadmap, the levelized cost of hydrogen is determined to be $2.6 to $4.3 per kg in the short term, with expectations to reduce to $2.2 to $3.1 per kg in the future due to advancements in electrolyzer technology and economies of scale. Domestic consumption of hydrogen is expected to increase from 710 tons per annum to around 70,000 tons per annum by 2050, with the majority of consumption in the transportation and industrial sectors. Furthermore, Bhutan's strategic location in South Asia offers proximity to large and expanding markets for hydrogen, Exporting green hydrogen not only contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions but also presents an opportunity to improve Bhutan's trade balance and strengthen its economy. We are currently working on investment plans, outreach strategies, and resource mapping, which will be completed soon, further supporting our roadmap implementation. Andrew Palmateer Frigyes Schannen Justin Goonesinghe Dawa Chhoedron Dechen Dema Jamyang Tempa.

The roadmap was developed in collaboration with the United States Energy Association, and a consultant consortium of Tetra Tech and Roland Berger, with generous support from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources under the Clean EDGE Asia Program. The National Hydrogen Roadmap outlines our strategic vision for integrating hydrogen into Bhutan's energy landscape. We have already soft launched the roadmap at CoP28 last year in December at Dubai. The roadmap identifies key opportunities for production, storage, distribution, and end-use applications, and sets national milestones and targets to ensure a sustainable and resilient energy future. According to the roadmap, the levelized cost of hydrogen is determined to be $2.6 to $4.3 per kg in the short term, with expectations to reduce to $2.2 to $3.1 per kg in the future due to advancements in electrolyzer technology and economies of scale. Domestic consumption of hydrogen is expected to increase from 710 tons per annum to around 70,000 tons per annum by 2050, with the majority of consumption in the transportation and industrial sectors. Furthermore, Bhutan's strategic location in South Asia offers proximity to large and expanding markets for hydrogen, Exporting green hydrogen not only contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions but also presents an opportunity to improve Bhutan's trade balance and strengthen its economy. We are currently working on investment plans, outreach strategies, and resource mapping, which will be completed soon, further supporting our roadmap implementation. Andrew Palmateer Frigyes Schannen Justin Goonesinghe Dawa Chhoedron Dechen Dema Jamyang Tempa.