SECI Explores Solar Collaboration with Bhutan to Support 5 GW Target by 2040

A high-level delegation led by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has concluded a strategic visit to Bhutan to explore opportunities for collaboration in renewable energy development. The delegation included representatives from public sector undertakings (PSUs), private sector developers, and EPC contractors.

During the visit, SECI engaged with senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), including the Hon’ble Energy Minister, the Director General of the Department of Energy, members of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ambassador of India to Bhutan. Discussions centered on Bhutan’s ambitious target of achieving 5 GW of solar capacity by 2040, alongside plans for large-scale infrastructure development.

SECI highlighted potential collaboration avenues under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the RGoB. Key focus areas included the development of joint ventures in green energy projects to accelerate Bhutan’s clean energy transition.

The delegation was led by Sivakumar V Vepakomma, Director (Power Systems), who presented an overview of India’s renewable energy landscape and SECI’s role in supporting regional decarbonisation efforts. The discussions also underscored Bhutan’s position as a carbon-negative nation and the potential to further strengthen its sustainability trajectory.

The engagement is expected to pave the way for actionable partnerships aimed at enhancing regional energy security, supporting Bhutan’s sustainability goals, and generating shared economic value. SECI reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the RGoB to develop scalable and innovative clean energy solutions for a resilient future.