Bhutan
power plants.
Bhutan has 9 operating power plants in the catalog, 3,481 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 99.5% of operating capacity (3,464 MW), with solar a distant second at 0.5%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Plant (1,020 MW, recorded start year 2025).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Bhutan electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Bhutan
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Bhutan
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Bhutan get its electricity?
Across the 9 operating plants in the catalog, Bhutan's capacity is led by hydro at 99.5% (3,464 MW), then solar at 0.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Bhutan?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Bhutan is Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 1,020 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2025.
How many power plants does Bhutan have?
The catalog tracks 9 operating power plants in Bhutan, with 3,481 MW in all.
Can I see Bhutan's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Bhutan to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.