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Country powers ahead on off-grid solar

More than the technology it is the advocacy that allowed the Bright Green Energy Foundation (BGEF) to install more than 145,000 solar home systems (SHS) that benefit eight million rural people in Bangladesh. SHS units including solar panels, battery and regulator are not displayed in showrooms. Instead BGEF has been directly promoting the benefits of its environment-friendly technology in the field since 2010, when it was registered. solar BanglaDipal Chandra Barua, the founder of BGEF, puts his faith in rural-based Green Technology Centres...

Govt plans to build 2 additional land-based LNG terminals

The Bangladesh Government is planning to develop two additional land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals at Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar and Paira Seaport area. Bangladesh Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) expects the project to be implemented by the state-owned oil company Petrobangla, reported an English Daily. Govt-logo-bangladeshPetrobangla is believed to have been directed by the government to select a consultant and to float an expression of interest to develop the LNG projects, which would address pot...