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Bangladesh begins solar module exports Bangladesh has started exporting PV modules, with Dhaka-based Radiant Alliance Ltd. shipping 64.6 MW to US-based CleanGrid Incorporation. The company produced the passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) and tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules at its 600 MW factory using solar cells from Laos and Indonesia.
Syful Islam
Jun 24, 2025
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Sonnex plan 500 MW solar module factory in Bangladesh Germany’s Sonnex plans to scale the capacity of its factory in Bangladesh to 500 MW by 2028 and to an unspecified gigawatt scale by 2035.
Syful Islam
May 20, 2025
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Applications & Installations
Bangladesh launches 2.65 GW solar tender The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is tendering 14 solar power projects ranging in size from 105 MW to 250 MW.
Syful Islam
Mar 24, 2025
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Bangladesh seeking to improve net metering for rooftop PV Bangladesh is seeking to overhaul its net-metering policy to encourage rooftop PV deployment by allowing 100% power injection and expanding eligibility to all grid-connected users, including those with single-phase and prepaid meters.
Syful Islam
Mar 17, 2025
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Bangladesh’s PV tenders fail to attract investors Bangladesh’s tenders for 41 solar power plants totaling 2.63 GW have failed to draw any bids, as investors are holding back from projects launched between December and January.
Syful Islam
Mar 13, 2025
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Bangladesh proposes import duty, VAT exemptions for solar products Bangladesh’s government has proposed exempting import duties and value-added tax (VAT) on renewable energy components under its draft Renewable Energy Policy 2025, now open for public consultation. If approved, the provisions will take effect upon publication in the official gazette.
Syful Islam
Feb 06, 2025
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Applications & Installations
Bangladesh launches 1.78 GW solar tender The Bangladeshi authorities are seeking proposals to build 19 solar plants with capacities ranging from 70 MW to 100 MW across several regions.
Syful Islam
Jan 29, 2025
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Bangladesh launches 500 MW PV tender The Bangladeshi authorities are seeking proposals to build 10 PV plants with each a capacity of 50 MW across several regions.
Syful Islam
Jan 21, 2025
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Bangladesh introduces 10-year tax exemption plan for renewables Bangladesh has unveiled a 10-year tax exemption package for renewable energy projects. The new tax breaks will apply to power plants that begin commercial operation between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2030.
Syful Islam
Nov 01, 2024
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