Bangladeshi utility completes 75 MW solar project
The Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh (EGCB), backed by the World Bank and the Bangladeshi government, has finished building a 75 MW solar project in southeastern Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s solar project approvals hit 2.1 GW in 2023
In December alone, the Bangladeshi authorities approved 630 MW of PV projects.
Bangladesh approves 1.5 GW of solar
Bangladesh has approved more than 1.5 GW of solar projects over the past seven months, with recent developments including tariffs for 200 MW in November and 310 MW in October.
Bangladesh introduces rooftop PV requirement for big, new buildings
Bangladesh has implemented a new rule stating that new buildings with rooftop spaces exceeding 92.2 square meters must install net-metered solar power systems as a prerequisite for grid connection.
Bangladesh approves tariffs for 370 MW of solar
Bangladesh has approved tariffs of $0.10/kWh for 370 MW of solar at three sites, ranging in size from 70 MW to 200 MW, as the government seeks to expand its generating capacity. The country also has a 1.2 GW pipeline of solar projects under construction.
Large-scale PV projects proliferate in Bangladesh
This week, the Bangladeshi authorities have been approving or reviewing three more large scale solar power projects, for a total capacity of 300 MW.
Bangladesh Jute Mills Corp. signs PPAs for 90 MW of rooftop PV
Bangladesh Jute Mills Corp. (BJMC), which manages all government-owned jute factories and industries in the South Asian country, has agreed to buy power from six different project developers under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
ACWA Power to build 300 MW solar plant in Bangladesh
ACWA Power says it will build a 300 MW solar plant in Bangladesh to supply power to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) at a rate of $0.1020/kWh.
Chint secures approval to build 100 MW of solar in Bangladesh
Chint has obtained approval to build a 100 MW solar project in Bangladesh, in order to supply electricity to Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at a fixed tariff of $0.0998/kWh.
Bangladeh approves 50 MW solar project at $0.098/kWh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has approved plans to build a 50 MW solar project in northwestern Bangladesh. The installation will sell power to the BPDB under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at a rate of $0.098/kWh.
