Bangladesh’s solar energy industry has the potential to boost employment and the country’s economy. Solar projects create jobs along the whole value chain, from production and installation to operation and maintenance, reducing poverty and fostering socioeconomic growth.
Speakers during the two-day 24th National Renewable Energy Conference and Green Expo 2024 panel discussion, “The Green Revolution: Exploring Investment Avenues in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Bangladesh,” shared the same.
With assistance from USAID, SREDA, IDCOL, and BSREA, the Dhaka University Institute of Energy and the Green Tech Foundation jointly hosted the 24th edition of the National Renewable Energy Conference and Green Expo.
At the panel discussion Shafiqul Alam, Lead energy analyst at IEEFA was the keynote speaker and welcome speech by Shayan Shafi, Energy team leader, USAID Bangladesh. This session was moderated by Abdel Kader Ed ElRahal, Chief of the party of the USAID-Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE) Project.
The panel speakers were Mohammad Hossain, DG, Power Cell, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Nirod Chandra Mondal, Joint Secretary, Renewable Energy, Power Division; Mr Enamul Karim, Head of Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL); Siddique Zobair.
The conference focused on how Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector may be further developed by utilising the opportunities provided by global climate investment and funding.
In order to improve its energy security, lower its carbon emissions, and promote economic growth through sustainable practices, Bangladesh must prioritise these goals.
Highlighting financial systems, fostering collaboration, showcasing innovations, and promoting policy dialogue were the panel session’s main goals.
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