Power mix by fuel (Bhutan)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Bhutan electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
24gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
100.0%low-carbon electricity
100.0%renewables
0.0%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Bhutan
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tala Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan | Hydro | 1,020 |
| 2 | Basochhu Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan | Hydro | 64 |
| 3 | Kurichhu Hydro-electric Power Station Bhutan | Hydro | 60 |
| 4 | Rangjung Small Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan | Hydro | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Bhutan?
There are 4 current or operating power-plant records in Bhutan in this open dataset, with about 1,146 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Bhutan?
Tala Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan is the largest at about 1,020 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Bhutan?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (4 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Bhutan's electricity grid?
Bhutan's grid carbon intensity is about 24 gCO₂/kWh, with 100.0% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).