DATABASE

Project

Bhutan - Chendebji Micro Hydro Project

completed



Country
Bhutan

Budget
500.000 - 3M $

Year
2005


Issue

Solutions

Link
www.globalelectricity.org


Abstract

Construction of 70kW run-of-river micro hydropower plant and transmission/distribution line for 50 rural households. Project improved living conditions by reducing indoor use of kerosene, and providing lighting for studying and activities after sunset, for refrigeration of medicine at local dispensary and for new learning devices such as computers.


Main Donor

Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
(NGOs)

Implementing Actor

Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership, led by Kansai Electric Power Co. (Private sector)