Present Lighting Scenario in Bhutan

Abstract

Energy in Bhutan has been a primary focus of development in the kingdom under its Five-Year Plans. It was in the early 1986 that Chukha Hydro Power Corporation was first commissioned, and the dark nights started getting lighted. Power consumption since then has been increasing at an alarming rate, emphasizing the need to use the most efficient lighting systems. At present, LED lighting systems are the most efficient energy savers. This paper contains the survey carried out to find out the type of lighting system adopted in Bhutan, whether or not people are aware of the LED lighting system, and its efficiency in energy saving.