The government of Bangladesh has initiated the search for consultants to conduct a feasibility study for a 100-MW solar project in the Patuakhali district of south-central Bangladesh. The Ministry of Energy, Power and Mineral Resources released a Request for Expressions of Interest this week, with submissions accepted until June 5, 2025.
The selected consulting firm will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the photovoltaic (PV) project. This includes conducting an initial environmental review and an environmental and social impact assessment study. Additionally, the firm will undertake a route survey and develop plans for land acquisition and resettlement action for a 132-kV transmission line to link the plant to the nearest grid substation.
The proposed solar farm will be situated in the village of Kalapara.
Bangladesh, which currently relies heavily on fossil fuel imports, has set ambitious renewable energy targets. By 2030, the country aims to generate 15% of its electricity from renewables, increasing to 40% by 2041 and reaching 100% by 2050.
According to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Bangladesh had an installed renewable energy capacity of 801 MW by the end of 2022. The country's objective is to achieve 4.1 GW of operational renewable power generation capacity by 2030.
