Tata Power has strengthened its clean energy collaboration with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) by expanding their joint hydropower development pipeline in Bhutan beyond 5 GW.

The expansion follows the inclusion of the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II hydropower project under an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) originally signed in November 2024. With the addition of the new project, the total identified capacity under the partnership has increased from 4,500 MW to 5,033 MW.

The collaboration represents a major step in strengthening regional clean energy integration and long-term power security between India and Bhutan.

The expanded hydropower portfolio now includes several large-scale projects, including:

• Khorlochhu Hydropower Project – 600 MW
• Dorjilung Hydropower Project – 1,125 MW
• Gongri Reservoir with Jeri Pumped Storage – 2,540 MW
• Chamkharchhu IV – 364 MW
• Nyera Amari I & II – 404 MW

In addition to hydropower, Tata Power and DGPC are also jointly planning to develop 500 MW of solar power capacity, further diversifying Bhutan’s renewable energy ecosystem.

Work has already commenced on the Khorlochhu and Dorjilung projects, which together account for nearly 35% of the total identified portfolio under the partnership.

Commenting on the development, Praveer Sinha said the collaboration supports Bhutan’s long-term ambition of achieving 25 GW of power generation capacity while simultaneously strengthening India’s access to reliable and clean electricity during peak demand periods.

The partnership also highlights the growing importance of cross-border renewable energy cooperation in South Asia, especially as India accelerates its transition toward low-carbon energy sources and regional grid connectivity.

Bhutan, known for its vast hydropower potential and carbon-negative status, continues to emerge as a strategic clean energy partner for India, contributing significantly to regional sustainability and energy security goals.