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b. Renewable Energy
Along with hydropower, the PDP shall equally prioritize alternative renewable energy in order to diversify the energy supply mix and enhance energy security. e development of hydropower projects remains a top priority but it is equally important to develop other forms of
Pledges:
renewable energy and only a parallel focus would help meet the primary energy requirements and address the issue of energy security in Bhutan. e country also imports fossil fuel and the import gure has been on the rise, which makes it imperative to focus on the exploitation of renewable energy in Bhutan.
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We shall develop the Renewable Energy Master Plan.
We shall diversify the energy supply mix to explore all other forms of clean and renewable energy sources that will supplement hydropower generation shortage faced in the country during the lean season.
We shall promote clean renewable energy technologies.
We shall promote the use of alternative renewable energy and adoption of cleaner and energy e cient technologies.
Special focus shall be given on renewable energy resources like solar, wind, biomass, small hydro and other emerging modern fuels as sources for energy generation.
We shall promote biogas plants as alternate source of fuel for cooking.
We shall promote the use of energy e cient wood stoves to reduce fuel-wood demand.
We shall promote the use of solar water heating systems as alternative means for heating water and space.
We shall rollout nationwide Light Emitting Diodes (LED) program.
We shall promote grid electri cation and supply electricity to 1,500 o -grid households.
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNITY. STABILITY. PROSPERITY.