Bangladesh seeks China's help in $30 billion investment for power and energy sector

The state minister and the Chinese ambassador also discussed the China-funded projects, setting up a lithium battery factory, and semiconductor factory, electric vehicle, battery storage system, smart meter, solar power projects, wind power projects, generating power from wastes, and exploration of gas. Welcoming Yao Wen, Nasrul Hamid stated that China is a tested friend of […]

Bangladesh’s solar power boom will create thousands of green jobs: A renewable energy revolution unfolds

Chaudhary said the rate per unit of electricity in recently approved independent solar photovoltaic (PV) projects is less than 10 US cents, while the cost of a unit of liquid fuel-based electricity in Bangladesh is more than 16 US cents. The economic benefits of the transition to solar energy are becoming increasingly clear to businesses […]

Bangladesh can generate 1,700-3,400mw electricity from renewable sources immediately: IEEFA

“Bangladesh’s electricity generation model appears to be unsustainable without a clear transition path. Therefore, policy makers should increase their renewable energy targets and reflect the same in the upcoming Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP),” said Shafiqul Alam. He adds, “The government should turn renewable energy policy targets into year-wise action plans supported by […]