Bhutan Energy Storage Frequency Regulation Project

4 FAQs about Bhutan Energy Storage Frequency Regulation Project

Why do we need a renewable base in Bhutan?

Recently, the need to expand renewable base in Bhutan's energy system has felt strongly, firstly to diversify the energy sources for enhancing energy security, and secondly, because of an unequivocal consensus from the global climate scientists about the potential threat on the energy resources, particularly hydropower due to climate change.

Why is energy security important in Bhutan?

Energy security is at the heart of the energy policy. Achieving energy security, however, is difficult as energy sector faces challenges due to resource depletion and climate change. It is becoming a key concern for Bhutan due to perpetual demand growth including climate change presenting formidable challenge.

What is Bhutan's energy security & sustainable growth policy?

Titled "Empowering Energy Security & Sustainable Growth," the policy consolidates and supersedes several prior frameworks, including the Bhutan Sustainable Hydropower Development Policy 2021, Alternative Renewable Energy Policy 2013, Domestic Electricity Tariff Policy 2016, and National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Policy 2019.

What drives Bhutan's energy policy?

Examining from energy security perspective, Bhutan's energy policies seem to be driven by natural resource endowments, rather than national strategy. Hydropower is accorded with highest national priority due to availability of huge hydropower potential favored by rugged geographical terrain, and considering that the resource is clean.

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