Tata Power Partners in 1,125 MW Bhutan Hydropower Project

Key Highlights • Acquired 40% stake in an SPV with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project • Equity commitment: ₹1,572 crore • Total project cost: ₹13,100 crore • Run-of-the-river project on the Kurichhu River in Bhutan • Capacity configuration: 6 units of 187.5 MW each • Target commissioning: September 2031 Financing & Strategic Importance • The World Bank has sanctioned $815 million funding for the project • 80% of generated power will be exported to India, strengthening renewable energy supply • Part of Tata Power’s broader 5,000 MW clean energy collaboration with DGPC in Bhutan Learning Outcome Cross-border renewable energy projects help diversify power sources and enhance long-term energy security. Investors should evaluate project scale, financing structure, and commissioning timelines when assessing large infrastructure investments.