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HKH rich in renewable energy but largely untapped

ཟླ་༩ 27, 2025 2 mins read
HKH rich in renewable energy but largely untapped

A new report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) reveals that the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, which includes Bhutan, remains energy-poor despite its immense renewable energy potential.

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