Public Private Partnership Authority Bangladesh

Project Profile

Establishment, Operation and Maintenance of Solar Power Plant at
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar

Project Information

Details

Project Name:

Establishment, Operation and Maintenance of Solar Power Plant at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar

Sector:

Energy and Power

Department/Ministry:

Prime Minister's Office

Implementing Agency:

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)

Location:

Chattogram

Estimated Capital Cost:

Approval:

CCEA approved In-Principle Approval on 03-01-2024

Background:

The project entails the establishment of a solar power plant at various suitable locations within Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar. These locations include Sheikh Hasina Sorobor (Artificial Lake), canal slopes, embankments of the superdyke, and rooftops of BEZA-owned buildings. The solar power plant will encompass floating solar panels (installed at Sheikh Hasina Sorobor), ground-mounted solar panels, and rooftop solar power plants. Implementation of the project will follow a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a private partner responsible for the development and maintenance of the power plant. Additionally, an offtake agreement will be established with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).

Project Scope:

a) Installation of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) at Sheikh Hasina Sarovar and Ichakhali Canal.

b) Installation of Ground Mounted PV (GMPV) at the Super Dyke area countryside slope section.

c) Installation of rooftop Solar PV at various BEZA-owned buildings, including the Admin Building, Dormitory Building, Accommodation Shed, Emergency Response Centre, Childcare building, Club House and Skill Development Centre.

Objective:

i) The primary objective is to generate 250 MW of electricity from solar energy.

ii) Achieve energy independence through renewable sources. .

iii) Demonstrate commitment to sustainability by implementing solar power initiatives.

iv) Meet renewable energy targets set by the project.

v) Raise awareness about sustainable practices and promote their adoption in the community.

vi) Create job opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

vii) Reduce environmental impact through the use of clean energy alternatives.

Status:

The project is in Development Phase.

Note:

Contact:

Muhammad Muklesur Rahman
Director (Admin)
Phone: +88 02 55007415
E-mail: dadmin@pppo.gov.bd

Public Private Partnership Authority
Prime Minister's Office
Plot: E, 13-B, 1st Floor, Sherebangla Nagar
Agargaon, Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh.
Phone: +88 02 55007421

(Last updated 20 February 2024; subject to further revision.)