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New national energy policy charts bold path to 2040

Jul 10, 2025 4 mins read
New national energy policy charts bold path to 2040

The new National Energy Policy (NEP) 2025 marks a strategic shift in how the country will manage its energy future. While continuing to honour hydropower, the policy moves decisively toward renewable diversification, energy security, climate resilience, and economic transformation to meet Bhutan’s energy goals for 2040.

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