Since the on-grid electrification of Aja Community remains far from happening for the foreseeable future, the Department of Renewable Energy (DRE) is taking the lead role in propagating the electrification work at Aja community. The Department has also collaborated with Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) in exploring the other alternative means (Solar PV farm) to electrify Aja village through the Small Grants Programme (SGP) under UNDP.
Owing to the prevailing financial position, technical feasibility, environmental concerns and the magnitude of the work, the Department has segregated the electrification project into following 3 phases:
- Phase 1: Solar Power Plant at Nimathang (Main Community Center)
- Phase 2: Solar Power Plant at Pema Yang Dzong
- Phase 3: Solar Power Plant at Dungkarcholing
To begin with, the Department will pursue the project phase 1. The phase 2 and phase 3 components will be pursued later when the Department is able to secure sufficient funding.