renewable energy in Bangladesh
Don't push renewable energy transition into the distant future
Refrain from decisions that deter transition to renewable energy
24 January 2025
Why the energy and power master plan must be reviewed
The current energy and power goals do not reflect the targets of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), nor the SDG 7 on clean energy access.
27 December 2024
The renewable energy sector needs a push
Reduce dependence on fossil fuels, transition to clean energy
17 November 2024
Beyond renewables: A coordinated and just transition for Bangladesh
Diversifying domestic energy sources into renewables is crucial because of the current dwindling gas reserve and no new exploration
23 May 2024
Lighting the future with renewables
Around the world, countries are putting in extended industrious efforts to find ways to fight climate change and secure a prosperous future for the generations ahead. As people all over the world realise the environmental challenges we are experiencing,
19 February 2024
Our energy plan is full of pitfalls
Why are we relying so much on foreign entities and resources to meet our energy needs?
26 January 2024
Energy-poor Bangladesh and its transition obligations
There will be no short-term solution to Bangladesh's energy woes unless the economy and dollar inflow improve.
27 December 2023
Is land scarcity really throttling the growth of solar power?
The suggestion that solar power should lead Bangladesh's charge into a renewable energy revolution is often met with the sceptical remarks that we don't have enough land. But a recent study by Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN) and Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) says otherwise.
12 November 2023
Switching to renewables is easier than we think
Bangladesh’s progress towards switching to renewable energy has remained slow and uncertain.
28 September 2023
Why is Bangladesh so far behind its neighbours in green energy use?
We must redirect focus to renewable energy
20 September 2023
Unlocking Bangladesh's renewable energy potential
Bangladesh possesses substantial potential for renewable energy deployment.
13 July 2023
The power of renewables
Bangladesh has access to one invaluable natural resource in abundance: sunlight. But are we doing enough to harness its power?
5 July 2023
Is renewable deployment suffering from fossil fuel lock-in?
Technological lock-in refers to the situation of persistent failure to switch to a new technology.
19 April 2023
Where is Bangladesh in the global race towards renewable energy?
For a green energy transition, Bangladesh needs ambitious goals and smart strategies.
14 April 2023
More power, but at what cost?
The latest energy master plan does not align with Bangladesh's clean energy targets
16 January 2023
Time for a renewables revolution
Why sit on the proposal to produce 1,000 MW of solar power?
25 December 2022