solar power

Bangladesh groups warn budget still tilts toward fossil fuels despite solar push

Civil society groups welcomed solar and electric vehicle tax breaks in Bangladesh’s budget, but warned contradictory tax orders, fossil...

NBR solar tariff policy may hinder Bangladesh’s 10,000 MW renewable goal

A Change Initiative report warns Bangladesh's new solar tariff policy may discourage investment, exclude small producers and consumers, and...

Experts urge effective implementation of budget incentives for renewable energy

Energy experts and environmental activists on Thursday urged the government to ensure effective implementation of the tax and duty...

EV tax cuts and higher fossil fuel duties signal Bangladesh’s green shift

Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget promotes electric vehicles and renewable energy through major tax cuts, while increasing duties on fossil fuel...

Bangladesh adds 35MW renewable power as it pushes 2030 energy target

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament that Bangladesh added 35MW of solar power to the national grid while advancing...

Padma Bridge solar plant cuts power bills and feeds excess to grid

A 2.49 MWp solar plant at Padma Bridge’s Service Area-2 is reducing electricity bills, supplying surplus power to the...

UIU research centre advances renewable energy and climate innovation

United International University's Center for Energy Research is advancing renewable energy, smart grid technologies and climate solutions, bringing electricity...

India unveils major renewable energy push with 500GW target by 2030

India has unveiled ambitious renewable energy plans targeting 500GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, aiming to cut emissions,...

Bangladesh targets 10,000 MW solar power by 2030 in clean energy push

Bangladesh plans to generate 10,000 MW solar power by 2030, expanding renewables, attracting private investment, and strengthening energy security...

Bangladesh university feeds solar power to grid amid energy crunch

Jashore University of Science and Technology is supplying solar power to the national grid, reducing electricity costs and offering...

Bangladesh SMEs could slash 14 million tonnes of carbon annually, boost economy, study shows

A new study finds renewable energy in BSCIC estates could cut emissions, lower SME costs by up to 50%...

When war rocks oil markets, remote Island Sonadia shows Bangladesh a brighter energy future

Solar power on Bangladesh’s Sonadia Island is transforming lives, improving communication, education and resilience, while offering a model for...