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Power exports set to plunge as domestic energy demands outstrip supply

Nov 05, 2025 2 mins read
Power exports set to plunge as domestic energy demands outstrip supply

Bhutan’s electricity supply is projected to fall short of domestic demand for much of the next decade, forcing the country to scale back power exports and rely more on imports during winter, according to the Department of Energy’s latest demand–supply projections up to 2040.

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