Tech & Innovation
Aug 05, 2026
Bangladesh Rooftop Solar Nears 1,000MW Milestone Despite Tax Hurdles: IEEFA
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.