Using solar panels on 10pc of waterbodies, rooftops can meet country’s power demand: study

According to a new study, utilizing unallocated khas lands in Dhaka division for solar power generation can meet 26% of the capital’s electricity demand. Additionally, utilizing 10% of waterbodies for floating solar plants and 10% of rooftops for solar panels can meet the entire country’s energy needs. The study, conducted by BELA and CLEAN, highlights Bangladesh’s potential to achieve its 100% renewable energy target by 2050 through effective land and resource utilization.