Can t photovoltaic panels in Thimphu generate electricity

How much electricity is generated at Dechencholing Pema Dechen/Thimphu?

The Dechencholing plant is expected to generate an annual electricity of 835,000 Units (kWHr) and a revenue of Nu 3.8 million. The panels cover a ground area of 1.2 acres. Soon the solar project is going to have a second phase. 500KV ground-mounted and grid-tied Solar PV project at Dechencholing Pema Dechen/Thimphu

Is grid-tied solar a viable alternative energy source in Bhutan?

The commissioning and inauguration of the 180kW grid-tied ground mounted solar photo-voltaic power plant marks the start of Bhutan’s investment in grid-tied solar energy as a viable alternative energy source in the face of soaring domestic demand and climate change.

Can solar power grow in Bhutan?

“We did the studies on renewable energy management master planning in 2016 and the reports say Bhutan has a capacity for 12 Giga watts of solar energy and 760 MW of wind so we have a lot to tap as there is a lot of opportunity for solar energy solar power to grow in Bhutan. There is a lot of potential and I think this is the right step.”

Is solar a reliable energy source in Bhutan?

The pilot grid-tied solar project at the UN House will demonstrate solar as a reliable energy source and serve as a key driver of energy source diversification in Bhutan. The UN House in Thimphu inaugurated its 83 KW grid connected rooftop solar, a first of its kind in Bhutan, and the 20 KW solar-thermal space heating projects on 8 March 2021.

Will a solar project improve Bhutan's energy security?

The Ambassador of Japan to Bhutan, Satoshi Suzuki, who addressed the gathering virtually said he hoped that the solar project would help enhance Bhutan’s energy security, which is indispensable for the socio-economic development of the country.

How does the UN House use solar energy?

The UN House initiated its first solar project- a Solar Walkway- in 2017, which generates 1,225 KWh monthly and the energy generated is stored and used to light the UN House premises. Contributed by Sangay Dorji, National Energy and Environment Expert and Dechen Wangmo, Communications Analyst