The Tata Power Company Limited and Druk Green Power Corporation Limited Sign MoU to Support 5,000 MW Clean Energy Expansion in Bhutan

The Tata Power Company Limited and Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive skill development ecosystem aimed at supporting the development of 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan.

The agreement was signed in Thimphu in the presence of Tshering Tobgay and forms part of the broader strategic partnership between Tata Power and DGPC focused on expanding Bhutan’s clean energy infrastructure.

Under the MoU, training programmes will be delivered through Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), leveraging the institute’s expertise in power sector skilling and technical training. The initiative aims to develop a future-ready workforce capable of supporting both immediate and long-term operational requirements across clean energy projects.

The MoU was formally signed by Praveer Sinha and Chhewang Rinzin. Tata Power will provide technical expertise, training infrastructure, courseware, and accreditation support, while DGPC will facilitate trainee mobilisation and coordinate with Bhutanese authorities for implementation of the programme.

According to Tata Power, the skill development initiative will be implemented in three phases. The first phase will focus on safety training and workforce readiness prior to site deployment. The second phase will cover technical skill development related to construction, material handling, and earth-moving equipment operations. The third phase will focus on specialised capabilities required for the long-term operation and maintenance of clean energy assets.

Praveer Sinha stated that the partnership reflects a shared vision of creating a future-ready talent ecosystem for Bhutan’s growing renewable energy sector, adding that TPSDI will help develop industry-ready professionals with expertise in safe operations, emerging technologies, and operations and maintenance.

DGPC Managing Director Chhewang Rinzin said the agreement represents a practical step toward strengthening local capabilities required for the development of 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity under the ongoing partnership between the two companies.

DGPC currently operates 3,473 MW of hydropower capacity in Bhutan and has outlined plans to expand to 15,000 MW of hydropower and 5,000 MW of solar capacity over the next decade.