Electrical Engineering Department,CST

🌞 Welcome to the STAR-C Team!
We're delighted to welcome Mr. Tenzin Norbu, who joins as Assistant Coordinator on a fixed-term basis at the Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C), College of Science and Technology, RUB!
A proud graduate of CST in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Tenzin brings fresh energy and technical expertise to our mission of advancing solar technology capacity-building in Bhutan. Congratulations and welcome aboard! ☀️
Royal University of Bhutan, International Solar Alliance, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Program proudly announces the exceptional placement success of our Electrical Engineering graduates in the recent campus recruitment drive.
A total of 23 graduates have successfully secured placements:
Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC): 15 Graduates
Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC): 7 Graduates
Private Firm: 1 Graduate
The department extends its warmest congratulations to all selected graduates as they embark on their professional journeys and contribute to the nation's development.

Today, we proudly celebrate the graduation of 23 students from the Electrical Engineering Class of 2026.

Their achievement is a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and grateful to the families, faculty, and supporters who have been part of their journey.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Wishing you every success as you embark on your careers as the next generation of electrical engineers. Your future is bright!

The Electrical Engineering Programme at CST successfully conducted the Final Year Project (FYP) Defense on 16 June 2026. The event provided a platform for graduating students to present the outcomes of their capstone projects, reflecting months of research, design, analysis, and practical implementation.

The projects addressed a wide range of contemporary engineering challenges, including renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic technologies, power system analysis, distribution network modeling, power quality assessment, relay coordination, and sustainable transportation solutions. Several projects also included prototype demonstrations and site visits, highlighting the students’ ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical applications.

The defense sessions fostered meaningful discussions, allowing students to demonstrate their technical competence, critical thinking, and communication skills while receiving constructive feedback on their work. The event marked an important milestone in the students’ academic journey and showcased the department’s continued commitment to producing skilled and innovative engineering graduates.

The Programme extends its sincere appreciation to all faculty members, staff, and participants who contributed to the success of the event, and congratulates the students on their outstanding efforts and achievements.

☀️ Batch -7 of Solar PV training program initiated at STAR-C, CST
8th June 2026
STAR-C, CST has launched the 7th 6-day Solar Training Series on Distributed and Utility-Scale Solar PV, in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR).
This batch brings together 20 more participants from government agencies, individual professionals, private entrepreneurs, BPC, and DGPC — reflecting the utility's continued commitment to building in-house solar expertise as Bhutan expands its renewable energy capacity.
In a notable first, Rigsar Construction Private Limited — a leading private-sector company driving mega solar projects in Bhutan — has joined the training series, marking a significant milestone for private-sector engagement in Bhutan’s growing solar energy sector.
Participants will receive intensive theoretical and hands-on training in solar PV systems, installation, safety, testing, and commissioning of grid-tied solar PV systems.
With this batch, STAR-C will have cumulatively trained 138 participants from across government, utilities, technical institutions, and private individuals — steadily strengthening Bhutan's renewable energy workforce and contributing to the nation's clean energy future. 🇧🇹🌱

☀️ 6th Solar Training Series Kicks Off at STAR-C, CST ☀️
1st June 2026
The STAR-C, CST launched the 6th Solar Training Series on Distributed and Utility-Scale Solar PV in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR).
The current batch brings together 19 participants from across Bhutan for intensive theoretical and hands-on training in solar PV systems, installation, safety, testing, commissioning, and energy storage.
With this training, STAR-C has now trained a total of 118 participants from government agencies, utilities, technical institutions, and industry stakeholders, contributing to Bhutan's growing renewable energy capacity.
📢 Coming up next week — the 7th Solar Training Series begins on 8th June 2026. Stay tuned!

⚡ Online Technical Session on Lightning Protection & Grounding Systems ⚡

The Electrical Engineering Program, CST, participated in an insightful online technical session organized by Gaylsung/Zhabto Infra in collaboration with LPI Australia on 5th May 2026.

The session covered important topics including:
🔹 Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)
🔹 Earthing & Grounding Systems
🔹 Surge Protection Systems (SPS)
🔹 Lightning Warning Systems (LWS)
🔹 International Standards & Best Practices

Participants from CST, JNEC, BSB, and GI gained valuable knowledge on lightning safety, grounding techniques, surge protection, equipotential bonding, and real-world case studies from international projects.

The session was highly informative and provided practical insights into modern electrical safety and infrastructure protection practices.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Gaylsung/Zhabto Infra and LPI Australia for organizing this meaningful technical session.

We were pleased to host a special session on April 15, 2026, for faculties and 3E & 4E students, by Mr. Kinley Jamtsho, an experienced Electrical Engineer from the Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan.

With over 12 years of expertise in Bhutan’s energy systems and power infrastructure planning, he shared valuable insights on the Power Market Scenario in Bhutan: highlighting current trends, challenges, and future opportunities in the sector.

The session was highly informative and beneficial, especially for those interested in power systems, renewable energy integration, and Bhutan’s evolving energy market.

We thank Mr. Kinley Jamtsho for his valuable time and insightful session.