The government of Bangladesh is set to significantly expand solar power usage in the country’s char areas, stated State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid. In a strategic move to harness solar energy, the government, in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), is gearing up to implement nine solar power projects by December 2024, aiming to enhance energy access and ensure energy security across the nation.
Strategic Collaboration with ISA
During a recent meeting with ISA Director General Dr. Ajay Mathur, State Minister Nasrul highlighted the potential for substantial solar energy growth in char areas and discussed the possibility of ISA’s involvement in major char projects, including Bhasan Char. The discussion underscored the importance of selecting suitable sites for floating solar projects and leveraging the ISA’s ‘Towards…
