19 news articles tagged with "Renewable Energy"
BPDB submits Tk 25.02 billion DPP to Planning Commission for 442MW grid-connected solar plant at Rampal, replacing the planned second 1320MW coal-fired unit amid environmental concerns over Sundarbans proximity.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announces government focus on domestic gas exploration, marine resource extraction, and blue economy development. "Unless we extract deep sea resources, we will lag behind."
Bangladesh restored payment guarantee for renewable power investment. Government aims to attract investors by addressing delayed payment concerns. Renewable energy target 10,450MW by 2030.
BIDA chief says policy uncertainty hurting investment confidence. Investors cite lack of policy continuity and political stability. FY27 budget opportunity. ICT and renewable energy priority. Gas and power shortages acknowledged.
Bangladesh rooftop solar nears 1,000MW (IEEFA estimate). Official data: 418MW. Tax raised from 1% to 17%. Net-metering delays. 500MW pipeline. 10 lakh diesel pumps vs 3,556 solar. Converting 1/3 could save $244M/year. Govt target: 10,450MW by 2030.
Economists from CPD, Policy Exchange Bangladesh, and RAPID urge Bangladesh to accelerate domestic gas exploration. Gas crisis cutting production 30-50% in garments, textiles, steel, ceramics. FSRU fix only restores prior shortage.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured the tea industry of full government cooperation, pledging loan easing, low-interest credit, and solar power generation on uncultivable tea garden land. A committee will be formed to identify and resolve the sector's problems.