Bhutan largest solar PV Project
Jamjee Solar PV Project
Landmark in DGPC’s venture into solar PV as the first utility-scale and the largest one ever to be implemented in Bhutan.
Project Overview
Solar Energy Generation Supporting Bhutan’s Clean Energy Transition
Jamjee solar PV project is a landmark in DGPC’s venture into solar PV as the first utility scale and the largest one ever to be implemented in Bhutan. The construction works have begun and the project is scheduled for completion by January 2027. DGPC’s solar PV team carried out the detailed topographical mapping, geotechnical investigations and other studies, and updated the feasibility study earlier formulated by DHI.
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Project SchemeSolar PV Project Commission
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2025–2027 Design Capacity120 MWp
Technical Specifications
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Parameter
- Energy Source
- Project Type
- Design Capacity
- Status
- Scheduled Completion
- Feasibility Study
- Site Studies
- Developer
- Significance
Value
Socio-Economic Benefits and Sustainability
The Jamjee Solar PV Project represents a strategic milestone in Bhutan’s energy diversification. As the country’s first utility-scale solar installation, Jamjee will demonstrate that Bhutan’s renewable energy capacity extends beyond hydropower. The 120 MWp facility will contribute to reducing Bhutan’s winter energy deficit — a period when hydropower generation drops due to lower river flows — by providing solar-generated electricity during peak daylight hours. The project reinforces DGPC’s in-house technical capabilities, with the solar PV team having conducted all site investigations, topographical mapping, and feasibility updates independently. Upon completion, Jamjee will serve as the reference project for DGPC’s broader 5 GW solar expansion target under the Corporate Strategy Plan 2025–2040.
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