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6 FAQs about [Bhutan securing utility and energy infrastructures]
Why is energy security important in Bhutan?
Energy security is at the heart of the energy policy. Achieving energy security, however, is difficult as energy sector faces challenges due to resource depletion and climate change. It is becoming a key concern for Bhutan due to perpetual demand growth including climate change presenting formidable challenge.
Why do we need a renewable base in Bhutan?
Recently, the need to expand renewable base in Bhutan's energy system has felt strongly, firstly to diversify the energy sources for enhancing energy security, and secondly, because of an unequivocal consensus from the global climate scientists about the potential threat on the energy resources, particularly hydropower due to climate change.
What drives Bhutan's energy policy?
Examining from energy security perspective, Bhutan's energy policies seem to be driven by natural resource endowments, rather than national strategy. Hydropower is accorded with highest national priority due to availability of huge hydropower potential favored by rugged geographical terrain, and considering that the resource is clean.
Should Bhutan diversify its energy sources?
In the face of climate change and the need for enhanced energy security, the business case for Bhutan to diversify its energy sources, especially by tapping into alternative renewable energy, is compelling. Bhutan is yet to realize its full potential in terms of renewable energy.
Why is Bhutan not able to secure its energy requirement?
Despite availability of diverse source of clean energy resources in excess of national demand, both in terms of potential and installed capacity, Bhutan has not been able to secure its energy requirement, especially in lean season. Bhutan imports power every winter months, when the demand is at peak and generation is at lowest point.
Who governs the energy sector in Bhutan?
Bhutan's energy sector is governed by two apex institutions, viz, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) (Department of Energy, 2009).