Bangladesh's distributed energy resource sector taking shape, driven by industrial rooftop solar

Bangladesh's distributed energy resource sector is expanding rapidly, driven primarily by industrial rooftop solar installations, with an estimated capacity potentially reaching 1,000MW. Although government initiatives and low-cost financing support growth, rising power tariffs and high import duties continue to impede wider adoption, particularly for smaller and rural projects.

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