Here's how Bangladesh can speed up its solar energy transition

Aug 31, 2022

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For the fast-developing South Asian nations like Bangladesh, solar power has brought benefits for citizens while creating jobs. Image: Unsplash/Sazzad Bin Jafor

Md. Tahmid Zami

Correspondent, Thomson Reuters Foundation

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A photo of the 50-megawatt solar power park in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Ground mounted panels face the sun in the 50-megawatt solar power park in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Image: Thomson Reuters Foundation/Md Tahmid Zami

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A 50-megawatt solar power park established by HDFC Sinpower Limited in Mymensingh provides power to the national grid, Bangladesh. Image: Thomson Reuters Foundation/Md Tahmid Zami

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