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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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IB Vogt secures PPA for 50 MW solar power plant in Bangladesh The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has agreed to buy electricity from the power plant at a price of $0.1094/kWh for a 20-year period.
Syful Islam
Aug 01, 2024
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Indonesian utility plans 500 MW solar project in Bangladesh Indonesia’s Pertamina Power has revealed plans to build a 500 MW solar project in Bangladesh.
Syful Islam
Jul 18, 2024
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Chinese venture commissions 68 MW solar plant in Bangladesh Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Company (BCRECL) has commissioned a 68 MW solar plant in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has agreed to buy electricity from the facility at $0.102/kWh.
Syful Islam
Jul 01, 2024
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Chinese joint venture to build 100 MW ‘semi-agrivoltaic’ plant in Bangladesh A Bangladeshi-Chinese joint venture plans to build a 100 MW “semi-agrivoltaic” project in Madarganj, Bangladesh. The facility will produce green chilies, turmeric, and ginger.
Syful Islam
Jun 24, 2024
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Bangladeshi jute producers go solar Bangladesh’s state-owned Infrastructure Development Co. Ltd. (IDCOL) is providing loans to several jute producers and textile makers to deploy 40 MW of rooftop PV systems.
Syful Islam
Jun 05, 2024
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High import duties affecting solar deployment in Bangladesh Analysts at a recent event in Dhaka called for the removal of high import duties on solar products in Bangladesh, as it could reduce PV system prices by up to 11%.
Syful Islam
May 29, 2024
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Chinese power company to build 160 MW of solar in Bangladesh The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and China Huadian Corp. have agreed to install 160 MW of PV in Bangladesh. The solar facility will be deployed in an area that was originally designated to host a coal power plant.
Syful Islam
May 14, 2024