ADB Project No: 54142-002: Preparing Renewable Energy for Climate Resilience (conduct of studies to prepare three (3) Bhutan solar PV power plant sites)

Narrative:

This Technical Assistance (TA) aims to introduce solar PV technology at utility scale, which is a novelty and innovation to the hydropower-dominated power sector in Bhutan. Moreover, this TA will support further development of non-hydro renewable energy sources in the country by providing Bhutan’s utilities with important expertise in this field.

Following were the major scope of the assignment:

• A pre-screening and pre-selection of the most suitable solar sites among Bhutan’s proposed sites, which range from potential installed capacities from 15 megawatts (MW) to 90 MW each;
• Preparation of feasibility studies (the “Study”) for the three best-ranked sites;
• Environmental and social due diligence;
• Economic and financial due diligence; and
• Preparation of cost estimates and bidding documents to enhance project readiness.
• Conduct Thimphu Roof Top Solar Pilot (RTS)