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This report is one of 17 case studies of energy access projects across Asia-Pacific, published as part of a review Towards an ‘Energy Plus’ Approach for the Poor. By identifying key project characteristics that have helped poor households and communities gain access to energy, case studies derive lessons for future energy access activities. Countries covered include Bhutan, China, Fiji, India, Lao PDR, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu.

This case study documents a successful community-based micro-hydro project that provided electricity to households in a remote village in Bhutan. The project has had a significant impact on the livelihoods of the community members, has supported income-generating activities through a community-managed Community Collateral Fund, and has contributed to the development of the national micro-hydro policy.