Solar
Energy Programme
Solar PV Electrification Programme in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is situated between 20.30 - 26.38 degrees north latitude and 88.04 - 92.44 degrees east which is an ideal location for solar energy utilization. Daily average solar radiation varies between 4 to 6.5 kWh per square meter. Maximum amount of radiation is available on the month of March-April and minimum on December-January.
There is a good prospect of harnessing solar power in Bangladesh. In a recent study conducted by Renewable Energy Research Centre, it is found that average solar radiation varies between 4 to 6.5 kWhm-2day-1. Maximum amounts of radiation are available in the month of March-April and minimum in December-January. Solar energy resource study map has illustrated prospect of solar radiation in Bangladesh. There are different organizations, entrepreneurs implementing solar energy program in Bangladesh.
So far in Bangladesh
approximately
Description of Solar PV Electrification Programme in Bangladesh :
Overall
objective's):
The general objective is to
introduce Renewable Energy (RE) as an alternative solution for power
generation to overcome regular shortages in power supply for urban areas
in KHUNA division, 
Specific objective:
The specific objective is to transfer and implant the European technical and technological know-how on mechanism of producing energy on the basis of photo voltaic solar cells to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) in KHULNA division through practice and product-oriented training for their own use to overcome the shortage in power supply as well as to make this group competent as potential vendors for marketing this RE-based technological solution to other consumers.
Solar Energy Programme supported by Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (IDCOL) :
IDCOL promotes solar home systems (SHSs) under the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development Project (REREDP). REREDP is being jointly financed by the IDA,Global Environment Facility (GEF),KfW,GTZ over 2002 to 2009. IDCOL’s initial target was to finance 50,000 SHSs with financial assistance from the World Bank and GEF by the end of June 2008. The target has already been achieved in September 2005, 3 years ahead of schedule and US $ 2.0 million below estimated project cost with additional assistance from the World Bank, KfW and GTZ. IDCOL’s Solar Energy Programme is one of the fastest growing renewable energy programs in the world and is expected to change lives in remote rural areas of Bangladesh through providing access to electricity.
IDCOL promotes Solar Home Systems (SHSs) under REREDP through 15 partner organizations (POs) namely Grameen Shakti, BRAC Foundation, Srizony Bangladesh, COAST Trust, Thengamara Mahila Shabuj Shangha, Integrated Development Foundation, Centre For Mass Education in Science, Upokulio Bidyuatayon O Mohila Unnayan Shamity, Shubashati, Bangladesh Rural Integrated Development For Grub-Street Economy, Padakhep Manbik Unnayan Kendra, Palli Daridra Bimochan Foundation, Hilful Fuzul Samaj Kalyan Sangstha, Mukti Cox's Bazar, and Rural Services Foundation.
SHSs are sold (mostly through micro-credit) by POs to the households and business entities in the remote and rural areas of Bangladesh. IDCOL provides refinancing facility to the POs and channel grants to reduce the SHSs costs as well as support the institutional development of the POs. In addition, IDCOL also provides technical, logistic, promotional and training assistance to the POs.
Price of typical Solar Home Lighting System (SHLS) ( Determined by IDCOL with finance from donor agencies ) ;
|
System Capacity |
Appliances/Load used
|
Price (Taka) |
|
21Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 2 |
15,000 |
|
30Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 2 |
17,000 |
|
40Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 2 |
22,500 |
|
50Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 4 |
27,000 |
|
65Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 5 |
35,000 |
|
75Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 6 |
38,000 |
|
85Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 7 |
41,650 |
|
120Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 10 |
65,000 |
|
130Wp(Watt Peak) |
*
Lamp 11 |
68,000 |
Over 400,000 households brought under Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL)'s Solar Programme
Beginning from January 2003, Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (IDCOL) has brought more than 40
0,000 (26 October 2009 , 2009 ) rural households under the solar power system. IDCOL is implementing this programme with financial assistance from the World Bank, GEF, GTZ and KfW. A total of 15 Partner Organizations are disseminating solar home systems in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh under IDCOL’s renewable energy programme.
Grameen Shakti :
Grameen Shakti (GS), a member of the Grameen family, incorporated in 1996, as a not for profit company, to promote, develop and popularize renewable energy technologies in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh. At present, GS has about 500 engineers and 2075 field staffs, serving more than 1000,000 beneficiaries through its 365 unit offices, 60 regional offices and 10 division offices. By now, GS installed nearly 2,83000 (October, 2009). solar home systems of size 10wP-75wP
Grameen Shakti has taken a massive program for the coming years. They are aiming to install more 1 million solar home systems, 1 million biogas plants and 10 million improved cook stoves by the year 2015. To see the program a success, GS are developing more skilled manpower through training and capacity building. GS has so far trained up about 2075 engineers and 600 field staffs on solar PV technology, 50 engineers, 120 field staffs and more than 300 masons on biogas technology For its contribution towards popularizing solar technology, GS has won several international awards such as The Energy Globe Award, 2002 from Austria, “European Solar Prize Award”, 2003 from Germany, “Best Theme Award”, 2003 from USAID and “Solar Prize” ,2004 from a government own company and “ Best Organization Award” , 2005 from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In 2006 , GS received Ashden Award from UK. Even, I myself also received European Solar Prize” 2006 from Euro Solar , Germany for my contribution to Renewable Energy Education Program for Women.
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee(BRAC ):
BRAC Solar Energy Program for Sustainable Development was launched in December 1997. An integrated and multipurpose program, its projects spread across the country in a wide variety of settings including households,
BRAC and other NGO offices, training centers, schools, health clinics, cyclone shelters, a weather monitoring station, a government rest house and income generating centers such as carpentry, tailoring shops, cloth dyeing and printing shops, leather workshops, restaurants and grocery shops. stand- alone PV systems and wind turbines for solar electricity, Hot Box cookers and biogas plants have been installed in various regions throughout the country. In addition, the program has also installed 2 PV- utility interactive systems and 6 PV-wind turbine hybrid systems pioneering in Bangladesh. Projects with solar thermal micro-hydroelectric generators, biogas electricity and are soon be implemented.
With support from WB/GEF/GTZ/Kfw BRAC installed capacity 1.38 Mw( September , 2007) Stand alone Solar Home System to provide electricity in rural off-grid areas and served 26,600 beneficiaries
( September , 2007). Until May 18, 2008 BRAC Foundation installed 36,631 Solar Home System with support from IDCOLWB/GEF/GTZ/Kfw.
Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) :
Among the Government departments LGED has played the leading role to demonstrate renewable energy technologies in Bangladesh. The goal of Sustainable Rural Energy project was to develop community based models of renewable energy as an alternative source of rural energy in the off-grid areas of Bangladesh. Its main objectives were demonstration of renewable energy technologies, capacity building for technology transfer and wide dissemination of those technologies in the off-grid areas.
To date( September, 2007) LGED installed diversified solar PV installation reached 40.5kWp in different off-grid part of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) :
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), established in 1972, is responsible for planning, construction and operation of power generation and transmission facilities throughout Bangladesh and for distribution in the urban areas except Dhaka and its adjoining areas. BPDB generates electricity from both the renewable (hydro) and non-renewable sources (natural gas, furnace oil, diesel etc.). There are several places where solar photovoltaic is used for supplying electricity for lighting and communication equipment. Currently, BPDB is implementing Chittagong Hill Tracts Solar PV Electrification Project.
Status of Solar PV programme under BPDB :
Number of System :
2344 Nos Solar System (Approved), 4437 (Consumer)Location: Bilaichari, Juraichari & Barkal Upazilla of Rangamati District & Thanchi Upazilla of Bandarban District.
Already implemented Solar PV programme : Juraichari Upazilla Sadar, Bonjogichara, Moidong, Dumduma Union, Shijak College of Baghachari Upazilla, Barkal Upazila under Rangamati District, Thanchi Upazila under Bandarban districts etc.
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Rural Electrification Board (REB) of Bangladesh :
Since inception in 1977 Rural Electrification has been providing electricity to rural consumers through Rural Electric Co-operatives – called Palli Bidyut Samities (PBSs). It is worth mentioning that a PBS is a Co-operative that runs on the basis of ownership and direct participation of the consumer members.
REB started its solar electrification Programme back in 1993 with a Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) pilot project funded by French Govt. Details of projects implemented /under implementation/ proposed stage by REB are enclosed here with.
Until June 2007 REB installed Total 233.095 Kw (0.233 Mw) under different Palli Bidyut Samities (PBSs) of Bangladesh.
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Centre for Mass Education in Science (CMES)
Centre for Mass Education in Science (CMES) was established in 1978 with an aim to take science and technology to the grass root people through appropriate mass education. Even before its establishment as a NGO, we were pursuing its aims through our popular science monthly ‘Biggan Samoeeki’ starter in 1960, along with its associated science clubs and young enthusiasts throughout the country. CMES soon focused its attention on the disadvantaged rural adolescents and youth – arranging an appropriate education for those of them who are never enrolled or drop out from schools. The result was the Basic School System (BSS) starting in 1981which evolved over the years to become more appropriate with an integrated approach emphasizing livelihood skills and gender empowerment. The latter aspect was further enhanced by the start of the Adolescent Girls Program in 1991. The combined BSS and AGP has now developed into a replicable model working in 22 different rural areas of the country in 11 districts. Over these developments we have given utmost importance to innovative approaches to education, appropriate technology and empowerment. For this we have developed a strong R&D program not only in developing methods, materials, and products, but also in the commercialization of the technology through the micro enterprises of the rural youth – appropriately trained and empowered for this. CMES thus concentrated on bringing the world of education closer to the world of work.
CMES is a Partner Organization (PO ) of IDCOL. The total beneficiaries of CMES 1,564 nos.
Rural Services Foundation (RSF)
Installation of SHS is one of the main activities of RSF. From its inception RSF has installed 7269 SHS till 31 August 2007 through its 45 unit offices under IDCOL, GTZ and RSF own financing program. Total 7269 SHS installation up to 31 August, 2007.
Under IDCOL program installed 6174 SHS, Under GTZ installed project 750 SHS, RSF own financing installed 345 SHS.
Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS)
TMSS, formerly known as Thengamara Sabuj Sangha, was established as a Social Development Organization in 1964. At 1980 Prof. Dr. Hosne-Ara Begum reforms the organization as Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS). From its very inception it works for women and child development. Over the years TMSS has gradually evolved into a large and multifaceted development activities with an aim to poverty alleviation and the Empowerment of women.
TMSS involved in Renewable Energy(RE) implementation, RE hardware business, R &D , Technical Support, etc. As a PO of IDCOL TMSS provided 1,149 SHLS till 16 September 2007.
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Progress of German Technical Corporation - GTZ Program
Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
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Solar Energy to key to Rural Development in Bangladesh
GTZ Priority Area ( Energy). Energy for Development (SED)
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Mobilizing the Market for Biogas technology
GTZ Priority Area ( Energy). Energy for Development (SED) [
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Sustainable Energy Development(SED) Field progress report :
Until May 2008,
Improved Cook Stoves(ICS) isntallation :
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Domestic Improved Cook Stoves(ICS) = 51000
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Institutional ICS = 878
Solar Home System :
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SHS ( Implemented by IDCOL partner organizations ) = 33660
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Small Solar Home System (SSHS) = 2795
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Medium Solar Home System (MSHS) = 500
Biogas installation :
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Big size biogas plant = 1070
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Pilot biogas plant = 5
Training Imparted (person):
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Improved Cook Stoves(ICS) = 3500
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Solar Home System (SHS) = 428
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Biogas = 775
Progress with SHS's installation up to 26 October 2009 (IDCOL promotes Solar Home Systems SHS, under REREDP )
Status of Partner Organizations (PO's working with IDCOL) wise installation of SHSs
Division wise installation of SHSs (26 October 2009 )
Please visit more links below. Organizations working with solar energy technology in Bangladesh;
. Organizations working with solar energy technology in Bangladesh;
To find out updated brief of
all on-going, approved projects, please visit
website of Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of
Finance Government of the People's Republic of
