Bhutan Power Corporation Ltd. declared Go Live for the Integration of SAP ISU System with AMI (Advanced Meter Infrastructure) System today (December 30, 2022).
The project is being implemented by Thimphu TechPark Ltd (TTPL)in collaboration with DrukSmart Private Limited. The SAP – AMI Integration project is envisioned to obtain accurate and automatic meter reading, conduct timely billing, reduce meter reading cost, bring operational efficiency related to billing and energy data management, ensure proper tamper and energy theft detection for corrective measures, take up real time power quality monitoring and reliability analysis, achieve customer service excellence and adopt technology excellence.
The Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) communicates between SAP ISU and Metering System platform connected to smart meters, allowing two-way communication between BPC’s billing system and the customers smart meters.
Under the current phase, 5000 smart meters under ESD – Thimphu will be integrated with SAP ISU system to automate time-consuming and expensive manual tasks such as meter reading and billing disconnecting/reconnecting a meter in the current scope.
Under the next phase, the same will be rolled out to other ESD/ESSDs.

The Medal Award Ceremony was held on December 13 2022. During the ceremony, the CEO read the Royal Command circulated by RCSC and said that the medal is an acknowledgement of each individual’s dedication and hard work for serving the Tsa-Wa-Sum. He further added that with receipts of such prestigious award, one must take pride and responsibilities with dedication in the years ahead. He congratulated all the recipients on behalf of BPC Family. A total of 87 medals were received this year of which 46 were Bronze, 26 Silver, 7 Gold and 8 received Lifetime Achievement Medal.

Mr. Sonam Tshering is a new General Manager in Engineering & Research Division. He received his Masters in Structural Engineering from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia and Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Kerala University, India. He has experience in construction, design/design reviews, and contracts management. Before joining to current post, he was on deputation to Kholongchhu Hydro Power Project.

Mrs. Trishna Gurung is the new General Manager of the Finance and Accounts Division. She has a Master of Business Administration from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand and a bachelor of commerce from Sherubtse College, Kanglung. She started her career with BPC in 2004 and has served in various capacities in Finance and Accounts Services and has also served as FICO Functional Lead for the implementation of SAP ERP system in BPC. Before joining the current position, she served as  Sr. Manager, Corporate Budget and Treasury Division, BPC.

Tender No: BPC/DS/DCD/ADB/AREPP/Package1/15

The Distribution Construction Department,Distribution Services,Bhutan Power Corporation Limited would like to notify all prospective bidders that the submission of bids for “Design,Supply,Installation,Testing and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic System including Remote Monitoring Device” has been extended by two(2) weeks.

The new submission deadline shall be on or before 24th November 2022 at 13:00 hours(BST) and shall be opened on the same day viz.14:00 hours(BST) on 24th November 2022.

HRAD would like to announce the availability of internal vacancy for the post of General Manager,FAD. All the interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the post. The Terms of Reference is attached herewith for ready reference.