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.
How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains
Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of solar farms deployed on hilly slopes. Validation tests against an experimental setup showed an error of less than 3%.
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.
Bangladesh power agency tenders 120 MW of solar
Dhaka Electric Supply Co. (Desco), a Bangladeshi power distribution company, has launched a tender for 120 MW of on-grid solar, to be installed in eight lots of 15 MW. The deadline for applications is May 5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladesh seeks consultants for solar feasibility study
The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority is searching for consultants to complete a feasibility study for the construction of a solar park. The deadline for applications is Jan. 9, 2025.
