WBG project
Dorjilung Hydro Power Project
- Financing
- USD 515.0mClimate finance commitment
- Status
- UnknownNA
- Period
- NA – NA
- Scope
- Regional
About the project
To develop the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project to enhance Bhutan’s energy security, increase renewable electricity generation, and support sustainable economic growth through domestic use and export of surplus power. Implementation modality: NIM Type of support: Mitigation Technology development/transfer: large-scale hydropower infrastructure and associated technologies Use, impact and results: Development of 1,125 MW of renewable hydropower capacity to strengthen Bhutan’s energy security, reduce the winter electricity deficit, increase clean electricity generation for domestic use and export, and support sustainable economic growth. The project is also expected to mobilize private investment and create employment and economic opportunities in the project area Project component/outputs: construction of the hydropower plant, dam and associated water-conveyance infrastructure, power generation facilities, transmission infrastructure, access roads and other supporting infrastructure. The project also includes environmental and social management, institutional strengthening, and technical assistance.
Funding
| Source | Type | Facility | Agency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBG | Climate finance | IDA, IBRD | — | USD 515.0m |
Amounts are commitments, not disbursements.