Nepal and Bangladesh are not only close neighbours, they also share many similar development challenges. Irrigation is a priority of Bangladesh, which keeps a large number of pumps in operation. Most of them run either on diesel or grid electricity, with a negligible number of pumps operating on solar energy. Currently about 1.4 million diesel-operated […]
UAE investors set to inject $10b into Bangladesh
UAE-based investors to present 20 investment projects at Bangladesh Economic Forum today A number of UAE business groups are set to invest $10 billion (Dh36.7 billion) into Bangladesh, according to data compiled by Bangladesh Economic Forum, which takes place at Conrad Dubai Hotel today. More than 300 government officials, business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs will […]
Bangladesh signs $185M deal with World Bank for renewable energy capacity
The Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project will focus on utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and rooftop PV to expand new markets in renewable energy generation in the country. The government of Bangladesh today signed a $185 million financing agreement with the World Bank to add about 310 MW renewable energy generation capacity, which will contribute to reliable, […]
Chinese firm to build renewable power projects in Bangladesh: official
DHAKA: Bangladesh has set up a $400 million joint venture with a Chinese company to build renewable energy projects to provide a total 500 megawatts of power by 2023, a government official said on Wednesday. The venture (JV) between China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CMC) and Bangladesh’s North-West Power Generation Company (NWPGC) is […]
Implementation of Grid Tied Solar Power Project Having 100 MW (AC) Capacity in Bangladesh
Notice For the Issuance of Bid Documents For Selection of the Project Sponsors For Implementation of Grid Tied Solar Power Project Having 100 MW (AC) Capacity in Aggregate Each of 50 MW (AC) Capacity on a Build, Own and Operate (Boo) Basis at Two (2) Site in Bangladesh (Group-2). For more information please see below […]
Bangladesh Turns to Fill Ever-Growing Gap Between Energy Consumption and Supply by FDI
With 95% of the population now having access to electricity, Bangladesh is focusing on increasing its use of renewable energy as climate and other environmental concerns are growing across the globe Bangladesh has long struggled with power outages, with the nation experiencing its worst electricity crises in 2008 and 2009. Reports said one blackout, in […]
‘Bimstec nations could tap India’s green energy transition’
With the Bimstec leaders gathered in the national capital for Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi’s swearing in ceremony on Thursday, the member-nations could benefit from India’s rapid renewable energy capacity increase, say experts. The New Delhi-based organisation CarbonCopy said the annual electricity trade potential between South Asian and Southeast Asian countries could be from 65,000 MW […]
World nations failing the poorest on energy goals: study
More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without power, but this is not enough to meet global development goals, according to a report released Wednesday. Furthermore, efforts to cut pollution from cooking food and promote renewable power for heat and transportation are likewise […]
