Tata Power, DGPC Expand Bhutan Hydropower

Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation have expanded their clean energy partnership by adding the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project in Bhutan. This amendment to their existing Memorandum of Understanding increases their total identified hydropower capacity under collaboration to 5,033 MW from 4,500 MW. The partnership, which also includes plans for 500 MW of solar photovoltaic projects, supports Bhutan's goal of reaching 25,000 MW generation capacity by 2040 and enhances regional energy security for India. Key projects in the portfolio include Khorlochhu (600 MW), Dorjilung (1,125 MW), Gongri Reservoir with Jeri Pumped Storage (2,540 MW), and Chamkharchhu IV (364 MW). The agreement was signed by Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Power, and Chhewang Rinzin, MD of Druk Green Power Corporation, in the presence of Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.