Tata Power has expanded its renewable energy partnership with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC). The company has added a new 404 MW hydropower project to its cross-border energy program. This move will further strengthen the long-standing energy cooperation between India and Bhutan, with the primary objective of significantly increasing clean power generation.
The new Nyera Amari I and II Hydroelectric Projects (404 MW) have been included in the existing joint development plan. The plan initially aimed to develop approximately 4,500 MW of hydropower capacity.
With the addition of this new project, the total planned capacity under the partnership exceeds 5,000 MW, making it one of the largest renewable energy collaborations between India and Bhutan.
The revised agreement builds on earlier commitments between the two sides, which already include major ongoing projects such as the 600 MW Khorlochhu hydropower project and the 1,125 MW Dorjilung project, along with other proposed developments in Bhutan’s hydropower sector.
Officials associated with the project said the expanded collaboration is aimed at strengthening regional energy security, scaling up renewable power generation, and improving long-term electricity trade between Bhutan and India. A significant share of the electricity generated is expected to be supplied to India, helping meet rising demand for clean power.
The partnership also focuses on improving project execution efficiency, technical coordination, and infrastructure development in Bhutan’s hydropower sector. Both companies are expected to work closely on engineering, construction planning, and integration of transmission systems to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Tata Power, one of India’s major power companies, has been working in Bhutan’s hydropower sector for many years. Its partnership with DGPC has grown from working on single projects to a larger long-term collaboration focused on developing renewable energy capacity.
Bhutan mainly depends on hydropower for electricity and export income. The addition of new large projects is expected to strengthen its position as an important clean energy supplier in the region, especially for neighbouring India.
Industry experts see this expanded partnership as part of a larger regional move towards cross-border renewable energy cooperation and low-carbon development. Hydropower is playing an important role in this shift, especially in the Himalayan region, which has strong potential for large-scale power generation due to its water resources.
With several projects already being developed, the Tata Power–DGPC partnership is expected to strengthen future energy ties between India and Bhutan and support regional sustainability goals, while also boosting the shift towards clean energy.
