Bhutan: Preparing Smart and Green Grid Program
The Smart and Green Grid Program, a results-based lending (RBL) program, in Bhutan will support the government's long-term commitment to the National Energy Policy 2025 and the Renewable Energy Development Roadmap 2040 by addressing bottlenecks in the power grid that constrain the country's ability to meet growing electricity demand and increase green electricity exports. By modernizing and digitalizing grid operations, the program will (i) enhance reliability, safety, and climate resilience; (ii) facilitate regional integration through seamless cross-border power flows; (iii) optimize grid efficiency and operations; and (iv) strengthen cybersecurity and the digital resilience of the power system.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
24 Dec 2025 Technical Assistance Bhutan Energy Ongoing $1.50 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Feasibility studies of advanced grid technologies Due diligence reports Strengthened program start-up activities supported and institutional capacity |
| FINANCING |
$1 million (Technical Assistance Special Fund) $500,000 (Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific Grant Trust Fund) |
Contact the SASEC Secretariat at:
sasec@adb.org