How many watts are suitable for solar panels in Bhutan

How much solar energy will Bhutan produce?

According to the Renewable Energy Management Master Plan 2016, Bhutan has the potential to generate 12 gigawatts of solar power and 760 MW of wind energy. The first phase of the Sephu solar farm is expected to produce 25 million units of energy, enough to power 3,476 households, assuming an average urban household consumes five kilowatts of energy.

How much power does Bhutan have?

It power capacity in around 1500 MW and domestic need is as low as 300-400 MW. Rest of power is exported to India. India provides finance to Bhutan or directly engages in Hydropower plant construction, with commitment to purchase all the surplus power. Power Sector constitutes about 19 % of Bhutan's GDP and 45 % of its national revenues.

How much electricity does Bhutan import?

Despite Bhutan's main energy source being hydropower, the country imports electricity during the winter and lean seasons. From December 2023 to , Bhutan imported electricity worth Nu 6.07 billion, a significant increase from Nu 1.75 billion in the same period the previous year.

How many MW is a solar farm?

The project is divided into two phases. The first phase, which involves constructing 17.38 MW, is scheduled for completion by March of next year. The additional 5 MW, part of the second phase, will be completed by September 2024. All the energy generated from the solar farm will be integrated into the national grid.