1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project
Sector: Government • Location: Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Source: LatestLY
The 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan is a run-of-the-river hydropower facility situated on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district. It enhances Bhutan's power generation capacity by 40% and supplies electricity to both Bhutan and India. The project was fully completed in 2025 with the final unit synchronized to Bhutan's national power grid, marking a significan
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- LatestLY
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan is a run-of-the-river hydropower facility situated on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district. It enhances Bhutan's power generation capacity by 40% and supplies electricity to both Bhutan and India. The project was fully completed in 2025 with the final unit synchronized to Bhutan's national power grid, marking a significant milestone in the India-Bhutan energy partnership and clean energy collaboration. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Bhutan |
City | Wangdue Phodrang |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-14 |
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