Buthan is a South Asian country which known as Carbon neutral nation. Buthan absorb more Carbon dioxide emission than which is generated. Forest covers 72% of its are in country which act as a Carbon sink.
Buthan largest export is Hydro Electricity. Power is supplied for various states in India. Hydro power contributes over 25% of government revenue and 14% of Buthan’s GDP. The Estimated hydro power potential of Buthan is 30,000 MW. Current installed hydro power capacity in Buthan is around 1,600MW. Electrification level of the Buthan is nearly 99.9%. Even though Buthan has sufficient hydro electricity Buthan has been moving towards other energy sources such as Wind Power, Solar Power and Bio mass due to natural factors which limits hydro power generation during winter and dry season. Buthan also free electricity to rural farmers, this reduce the fossil power used to do farm work.
Considerable hydro power potential in Asia located in Himalayan region. Buthan and Nepal known as the Himalayan Kingdoms. Estimated hydro power potential in Nepal is 83,000 MW which is 2.7 times bigger than the Buthan. However, installed capacity of Hydro Power plant is 1000 MW. Electrification Level is lower compared to Buthan. As a country Nepal has long way to go to improve its Hydro Electricity Generation future.
By considering both carbon neural and renewable energy exporting. Buthan is Number One Country in world. On going project in Buthan will increase it’s Hydro Generation in future.
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