Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project
Sector: Government • Location: Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Source: Lokmat Times
The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydropower facility situated on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan. It was fully completed in 2025 and connected to Bhutan's national power grid, significantly increasing Bhutan's power generation capacity and enhancing regional energy security through sustainable practices.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lokmat Times
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydropower facility situated on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan. It was fully completed in 2025 and connected to Bhutan's national power grid, significantly increasing Bhutan's power generation capacity and enhancing regional energy security through sustainable practices. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Bhutan |
City | Wangdue Phodrang |
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Source | Lokmat Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-14 |
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