The E3 Conference

Sharing Solar Energy experiences in Bhutan by JB Solar Solution

B2B initiative supported by Danida

Batec ( Danish company) & Jattu ( local company) initiated a Pilot Test project which was supported by Danida ( 2010 -2012)

Decided to Test market in practise rather than making a feasibility studyAssembly unit to be set up in Bhutan (train in

the working process involved in manufacture of solar absorbers)

Demonstration of solar water heater at a site

Assembling of Solar Flat Plate Collector

Assembling Frame in Denmark

Assembling frame in Bhutan

Assembling of solar Flat Plate collectorAssembling the Copper absorber in the frame in Denmark

Assembling the copper absorber in the frame in Bhutan

Assembling of Solar Flat Plate CollectorInsulation being put in the frame ( Denmark)

Insulation being put in the frame ( Bhutan)

Assembling of Solar Flat Plate Collector

Covering the back side of collector ( Denmark)

Covering the back side of Collector ( Bhutan)

Assembling of Solar Flat Plate CollectorFront side of flat plate absorber ( Denmark)

Front side of absorber ( Bhutan)

Assembling of Solar Flat Plate CollectorFixing the Solar Glass ( Denmark)

Fixing the Solar Glass ( Bhutan)

Assembling of Solar Flat Plate Collector Flat Plate Collector in stacks ( Denmark)

Flat Plate Collector in stacks ( Bhutan)

Solar Hot Water Demonstration

Demonstration Outside Batec factory in Denmark

Demonstration Outside the BCCI Office

complex in Bhutan

Solar Hot water Installation Roof Top Installation in Denmark

Thermosyphon system in Choki Painting School Kabesa, Thimphu

1000 ltrs solar hot water Installed at Paro Sangchokhor Monastery

1000 ltrs solar hot water at Tashigang Goemba Hongtsho, Thimphu

1000 ltrs Solar hot water at Khardhung, Tashigang

1000 ltrs Tang Nunnery in Bumthang

1000 ltrs in Kila Nunnery Paro

500 ltrs solar hot water at Jabchok Chukha

Temperature for Thimphu

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Temperature for the year round

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Solar Combi systemSolar hot water and under floor heating system with Gas/electric

back up system

Rheau under floor pex pipe (water based system)

ChallengesLonger pay back period ( Cheap electricity)Financial assistancesAvailability of cheaper solar heating systemsPoor Plumbing solutionsPoor energy efficient buildingsLack of Energy saving consciousness ( Mind

set)

OpportunitiesEnergy savings ( energy efficient

constructions)Potential for more revenue from export of

ElectricityHarnessing Free EnergyPromoting good Plumbing practisesIncrease in domestic revenueEmployment & skilled manpower

Bhutan is blessed with natural resources

White petrol ( Hydro potential)Green Petrol ( Renewable forest resources)Rich flora & Fauna, culture ( Tourism)Sunny Winters ( Rich in solar energy)

Large Solar Hot Water system 6000 ltrs Installed by Sun Works in Kathmandu

Electrical back up system with control panel

Hot water meter installed

Solar Air Dryer system to dry fruits in Kathmandu

Solar dryer and Fruits being dried the traditional way