Juniper Green Energy Commissions Solar Plant To Supply Electricity To Bhutan

Juniper Green Energy on Monday announced the commissioning of a 100-MW solar power project to supply electricity to Bhutan.

The project facilitates an important cross-border agreement, aiming to provide 50% of the power generated to Bhutan during winter months, the company said in a statement.

This agreement enables Bhutan to directly import power from an Indian generator under a bilateral trade framework, it said.

Naresh Mansukhani, CEO of Juniper Green Energy, said in the statement, "Our first cross-border energy trademarks an important achievement in energy integration. This initiative facilitates regional energy security by providing power to key sectors."

The solar project, located in Rajasthan, contributes to a total generation capacity of 100 MW.

Juniper Green Energy is an independent renewable energy power producer and operator specializing in solar, wind, and hybrid projects. It is part of the Singapore-based AT Group, which has global investments spanning renewable energy, residential and commercial real estate and hospitality.

Founded in October 2018 and headquartered in Delhi NCR, the company is currently operating a total capacity of 1.1 GWp.