Hydropower
Clean energy generated from the power of flowing water
Introduction to Hydropower
Hydropower Generation Supporting Bhutan’s Clean Energy Economy
Hydropower has shaped Bhutan’s national economy, enabling the country to remain one of the world’s few carbon-negative nations while supporting long-term economic development. Electricity exports to India represent Bhutan’s largest source of national revenue, making hydropower central to both fiscal stability and energy security.
Bhutan’s rivers, flowing through steep Himalayan terrain, provide significant potential for renewable electricity generation and form the foundation of the country’s hydropower development. Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) is responsible for operating and managing many of Bhutan’s major hydropower assets. DGPC currently manages 2,453 MW of installed hydropower capacity across its operational portfolio. With more than four decades of operational experience, the company applies end-to-end, water-to-wire hydropower expertise across all stages of plant development, operation, and maintenance.
Key Hydropower Projects
DGPC’s hydropower portfolio includes projects across multiple categories, including large hydropower plants, smaller generation facilities, and projects under modernisation, reflecting the diversity of Bhutan’s hydropower infrastructure.
Today, DGPC manages a portfolio of hydropower plants located across Bhutan’s river basins, including major facilities such as:
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Partnerships, Economy & Sustainable Energy
Hydropower development in Bhutan has been strengthened through international cooperation, particularly with the Governments of India and Austria, reflecting a long-standing partnership model in the country’s energy sector.
By generating electricity from water resources, Bhutan is able to maintain a clean energy system while supporting economic development and regional electricity demand.
Future Growth and Expansion
Under its Corporate Strategy Plan (2025–2040), DGPC is also developing a significant pipeline of new projects targeting 15 GW of additional hydropower capacity, positioning Bhutan as one of the region’s leading renewable energy exporters.
Our Projects
