Towards a rooftop solar transition in Bangladesh
New rooftop solar capacity of 2,000MW could save the Bangladesh Power Development Board between Tk52.3billion (US$476 million) and Tk110.32 billion (US$1 billion) a year.
Private sector takes over 59% of renewable project pipeline: Study
Private sector takes over 59% of renewable project pipeline: Study
COP28 ends aiming transition of fossil fuel keeping escape doors for the polluters
COP28 ends aiming transition of fossil fuel keeping escape doors for the polluters
5 renewable power projects on cards to counter global fuel price surge
Projects, so far approved or under scrutiny, would have a capacity of 2,700MW from renewable sources.
Chinese firm to build solar power plant in Bangladesh
A joint venture of Fujian Yongfu Power Engineering Co Ltd of China, Air Waves Pvt Limited and Moni Traders Limited will set up a 70MW solar power plant in Bandarban.
$75b needed in next 15 years for smooth power supply: Nasrul Hamid
“Renewables, especially solar projects, have some specific challenges. It needs huge land and it’s difficult to implement in a country like Bangladesh where there is land scarcity,” said Nasrul Hamid.
A green shift: Why industries are loving rooftop solar solution
Industries are increasingly finding alternative energy sources like solar power more attractive.
Social Benefits of Clean Energy: Evidence from Bangladesh
solar households tend to abandon sharecropping in favor of trading and poultry farming, and that children in solar households benefit in terms of schooling and nutrition.
Towards a solar-powered future
We must look to correct our heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels and shift to renewable sources to the best of our abilities.
Fossil fuel dependency pushes energy-starved Bangladesh to worse days
The new budget, blocking almost every possible opportunity for renewable energy transition.
