Power generation has got significant boost in Bangladesh thanks to the bold initiative of the current government. It increased from less than 5,000 megawatts (MW) in 2010 to more than four times to 23,000MW in 2019. The 2016 Power Sector Master Plan (PSMP) projects a generation capacity of 60,000MW by 2041. Renewable energy, unfortunately, has […]
Bid to boost Bangladesh and Bahrain ties
Moves are afoot to enhance community relations between Bangladesh and Bahrain and stage a trade fair to develop business ties between the two nations. Bangladeshi ambassador to Bahrain Dr Nazrul Islam told the GDN that he was ‘hopeful’ of Bahrain collaborating with his government’s proposed projects. Bahrain could benefit from fish farming, agriculture and other […]
Bangladesh Floated Bids for Implementation of 100 MW of Wind Projects on BOO Basis
Notice for the Issuance of Bid Documents for Selection of the Project Sponsors for Implementation of Grid Connected Wind Power Projects Having 100 MW+-10% Capacity in Aggregate each of 50 MW+-10% Capacity on a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) Basis. For more information please see below link: Procurement Nature: Service Name of work: Notice for […]
Boond Solar Awarded Contract to Develop 1.75 MW Solar Power Plant in Bangladesh
“Pleased to inform you all that British American Tobacco (BAT), Bangladesh, a British Multinational, established in 1902 and the largest manufacturer of cigarettes worldwide, has awarded a contract to our sister concern Boond Engineering Bangladesh Pvt Ltd, to develop a Solar plant of capacity 1.75MWp in their premises in Bangladesh. It is an honour […]
China, India using Bangladesh as coal dumping ground: experts
China and India were using Bangladesh as a dumping ground for coal as the country opted to increase its dependence on coal to 30 per cent in 2041 from less than 3 per cent at the moment for power generation, experts said at a webinar on Sunday. ‘China and India are pledge-bound to reduce their […]
Joint venture to build 500MW of wind and solar capacity in Bangladesh by 2023
Bangladesh-China Power Company Limited (BCPCL), a joint venture of North West Power Generation Company Ltd (NWPGCL) and China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CMC), is going to implement renewable energy projects with a target to generate 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity across the country by 2023. As part of the initiative, they signed a […]
Bangladesh to install another 40,000 free solar home systems
Time is running out for the government to achieve its goal of universal access to electricity by next year but Dhaka has doubled down by allocating $26 million for PV panels in hard-to-reach areas.The government of Bangladesh has approved a $26 million project to provide free solar home systems to 40,000 households in three hilly […]
Webinar on Bangladesh Solar Market – Opportunities & Challenges on May 30th from 3:30PM (IST)…Register Now to Attend !!!
Warm Greetings from EQ Happy to Announce our next webinar on Webinar on Bangladesh Solar Market – Opportunities & Challenges When: May 30, 2020 03:30 PM India Time Register in advance for this meeting: <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde-ppz4tEtXoLfbi_IthEp9tigprOZKu> We are open to more Speakers…Please dont hesitate to contact us Confirmed Speaker List 1. Mr.Mohammad Alauddin,Additional Secretary, Power Division […]
China-Bangladesh JVC to set up 200MW solar power plant
Proposal to be placed before cabinet meeting today After six years of forming a joint venture company with a China’s state-owned firm, the government is going to form another Joint Venture Company (JVC) with the same country to set up 200MW solar power plant. For setting up the JVC named Bangladesh-China Power Company (Pvt) Limited […]
Deal inked for 30MW Solar Plant at Tentulia
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Korotoa Solar Limited (KSL) for setting up a 30MW Solar Power Plant at Tentulia in Panchagarh district, reports BSS. Korotoa Solar, a joint venture between Beximco Power Company Limited (80%) and Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co. Limited (20%), will implement the project on […]