STAR - C Bhutan

STAR - C Bhutan Solar Technology Application Resource Center (STAR-C) - Flagship initiative of International Solar Alliance (ISA)

08/09/2026

From Ideas to Impact!

A glimpse of our Solar Startup Challenge 2026 Bootcamp, where young innovators learned, collaborated, pitched, and transformed ideas into potential ventures.

The bootcamp ends, but the journey continues! Our teams now move into Phase 3, gearing up for the Final Pitching. 🔥

From Idea to Enterprise: Building Bhutan’s Solar Entrepreneurs.


International Solar Alliance Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Royal University of Bhutan College Of Science And Technology.

☀️ STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 | Bootcamp Concludes 🚀And that’s a wrap! The STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 ...
06/09/2026

☀️ STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 | Bootcamp Concludes 🚀

And that’s a wrap!
The STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 Bootcamp successfully concluded today, bringing together 50 aspiring young entrepreneurs - 38 from CST and 12 from GCBS - for an exciting journey of learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 💡

The final day focused on drafting and preparing business pitches, followed by an engaging Pitching & Feedback Session, where participants presented their ideas and received valuable insights to further strengthen their business plans. 📊🚀

The program concluded with remarks by Mr. Chimi, Officiating President, followed by the awarding of certificates to all participants, recognizing their active participation and commitment throughout the bootcamp.

But the journey continues!
Participants will now move into Phase 3 of the STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026, where they will further refine their ideas and prepare for the Final Pitching of their business ideas.

From ideas to enterprise, the next chapter begins!

🇧🇹 Building Bhutan’s Solar Entrepreneurs, one idea at a time.

International Solar Alliance Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Royal University of Bhutan College Of Science And Technology. Gedu College of Business Studies

☀️ STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 | Bootcamp Day 🚀Today, 50 aspiring innovators - 38 participants from CST and 12 f...
05/09/2026

☀️ STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 | Bootcamp Day 🚀

Today, 50 aspiring innovators - 38 participants from CST and 12 from Gedu - came together at the College of Science and Technology (CST) for the STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge 2026 Bootcamp.

The program began with a warm welcome and introduction from the STAR-C Focal, followed by a welcome address from Mr. Chimi, Dean of Academic Affairs, CST. The participants then engaged in a technical talk on Solar and Renewable Energy delivered by Dr. Kameswara Subrahmanya Sastry Musti, providing valuable insights into the opportunities and potential of renewable energy. ☀️🔋

The program then continued with engaging and interactive sessions led by Mr. Sangay Phuntsho and Mr. Shankar Das Sharma, focusing on ideas, prototypes, innovation, and entrepreneurship - inspiring participants to transform their concepts into practical solutions. 💡🚀

With 50 minds, countless ideas, and one shared vision, the journey from ideas to impactful solar enterprises has officially begun. 🌱☀️

“From Idea to Enterprise: Building Bhutan’s Solar Entrepreneurs.”

International Solar Alliance Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Royal University of Bhutan College Of Science And Technology. Gedu College of Business Studies

A Fond Farewell to Our Lead Solar Expert, Mr. Saurabh MotiwalaAs Mr. Saurabh Motiwala, Lead Solar Expert with the Intern...
31/08/2026

A Fond Farewell to Our Lead Solar Expert, Mr. Saurabh Motiwala

As Mr. Saurabh Motiwala, Lead Solar Expert with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), completes his assignment with STAR-C at the College of Science and Technology (CST), we extend our sincere appreciation for his exceptional leadership, valuable contributions, and dedicated service.

Working closely with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Department of Energy (DoE), Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), CST, ISA, and industry partners, Mr. Saurabh led the formulation of STAR-C’s strategic direction and played a central role in translating it into concrete, operational initiatives.

Under his leadership, STAR-C formalised and operationalised hands-on solar PV training for technicians, with a strong focus on practical skills and field-level applications. He also facilitated advanced PVsyst training for engineers, drove strategic partnerships and MoUs with key industry stakeholders, and support the launch of the STAR-C Solar Startup Challenge.

One of his most significant contributions was leading the formulation of the STAR-C Sustainability Strategy Document. Developed through extensive stakeholder engagement, the document provides a clear roadmap for the Centre’s long-term growth, institutional sustainability, partnerships, and impact.

His technical expertise, strategic leadership, professionalism, and partnership-driven approach have strengthened STAR-C’s institutional capacity and visibility within Bhutan’s growing solar energy ecosystem. The initiatives and strategic foundations established under his leadership will continue to guide the Centre’s journey.

Thank you, Mr. Saurabh, for your dedication, leadership, and partnership. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavours.

With gratitude and best wishes,
STAR-C, Bhutan

International Solar Alliance Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Royal University of Bhutan College Of Science And Technology. Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry JB SOLAR Solution

21/08/2026

Glimpses from the PVsyst Training Program

A look back at an engaging and hands-on PVsyst training program conducted by STAR-C Bhutan, a flagship initiative of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the College of Science and Technology (CST).

The training brought together participants to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in solar PV system design, simulation, and performance analysis using PVsyst.

📍 College of Science and Technology, Bhutan
☀️ Building Skills • Advancing Solar • Empowering the Future


International Solar Alliance Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Royal University of Bhutan
College Of Science And Technology.

17/08/2026

🌏☀️ Asia-Pacific’s solar market is growing, and the opportunity is expanding.

ISA’s Ease of Doing Solar 2025 assesses 31 countries across policy, finance, infrastructure, technology, and market conditions shaping solar deployment.

The region includes:
🔹 5 Achievers
🔹 9 Influencers
🔹 11 Progressives
🔹 6 Potentials

Encouragingly, 32% of countries rank in the top quartile for infrastructure readiness, supported by investments in grids, energy storage, flexible power systems, and solar capacity. ⚡

But continued fossil-fuel dependence and high per capita CO₂ emissions show that more action is needed to accelerate the transition.

📖 Explore the Ease of Doing Solar 2025 report to understand where the region stands and where the next wave of solar growth can emerge: https://isa.int/publications-learn/ease-of-doing-solar-report-eods-2025

📌 Stay tuned as we bring you updates from the Eighth Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific Region and explore what’s next for solar across the region. 🌞🌏

Australian Government | Ashish Khanna | Nar Bdr Khatiwora

Level 2 PVsyst Training Successfully Completed! Three intensive days of learning, designing, simulating, and exploring s...
17/08/2026

Level 2 PVsyst Training Successfully Completed!

Three intensive days of learning, designing, simulating, and exploring solar PV systems have come to a successful close!

From 13th-15th August, we successfully completed our First batch of Level 2 PVsyst Software Training, gaining deeper hands-on experience in PV system design, performance analysis, simulation, and optimization.

A big thank you to our trainer Ms. Kruti Jani from Cleantech Industry Resources - CIR and our Lead Solar Expert Mr. Saurabh Motiwala, a total of 24 participants from 10 different organizations spanning from public to private sectors, and everyone involved in making this training a success. Here’s to turning knowledge into practical solar solutions! 🌱⚡

Three days. One goal. A brighter solar future. ☀️


International Solar Alliance Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan College Of Science And Technology.Cleantech Industry Resources - CIR

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