AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSolar Push for Energy Security: The ADB has approved a US$160 million loan to expand Bhutan’s solar capacity by 310MW under the Solar Farm Expansion Project, including 120MW Wobthang and 40MW Pedseling in Bumthang by Druk Green Power Corporation, plus a 150MW Dramthang project in Lhuentse via Bhutan’s first private-majority energy PPP with Tata Power Renewable Energy; Bhutan Power Corporation will also build 46km of transmission lines to connect the new plants. Renewables on the Ground: Construction has begun on a 100MW solar project at Tashithang Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar, expected to help cover dry-season winter shortfalls, with phased commissioning starting mid-next year. Dry Monsoon Worries: A regional forecast for the Hindu Kush Himalaya points to a drier monsoon with higher temperatures, raising fears for farmers and water stress, even as experts note extreme rain bursts can still trigger floods and landslides. Sports Spotlight: Bhutan hosted the 16th South Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, where Afghanistan’s athletes won two more bronze medals, adding to their earlier haul. Culture and Community: A report on Bhutanese household ritual spending says families spend nearly Nu 28,000 a year on rituals on average, with higher-income households spending more in absolute terms.
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