Royal Government of Bhutan — Electricity Regulatory Authority
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Apply for a License

Choose the type of energy license you want to apply for

Solar Energy License
Apply for a license to develop, construct, and operate a solar photovoltaic power plant in Bhutan.
  • • Rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV
  • • Capacity range: 1 MW to 100 MW
  • • Processing time: 30–60 working days
  • • License validity: 25 years
Hydro Construction License
Apply for a license to construct a new hydroelectric power project in Bhutan.
  • • Run-of-river and storage-based hydro
  • • Capacity range: 1 MW to 5,000 MW
  • • Processing time: 60–120 working days
  • • License validity: Duration of construction
Hydro Generation License
Apply for a license to operate and generate electricity from an existing hydroelectric plant.
  • • Commissioned hydroelectric plants
  • • Capacity range: 1 MW to 5,000 MW
  • • Processing time: 45–90 working days
  • • License validity: 30 years
Solar License Exemption
Request a license exemption for small-scale solar PV installations under 100 kW.
  • • Rooftop and small ground-mounted PV
  • • Capacity: Under 100 kW
  • • Processing time: 10–15 working days
  • • Self-consumption or net metering
Hydro License Exemption
Request a license exemption for micro or pico hydro projects under 100 kW.
  • • Micro hydro (10–100 kW) and pico hydro (<10 kW)
  • • Community and domestic supply
  • • Processing time: 10–15 working days
  • • Simplified approval process