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Renewable Energy Development Organization in Bangladesh

 

 

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS  

  1. Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)

  2. Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)

 

SEMI-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Bangladesh Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR)

  2. Rural Electrification Board (REB)

  3. Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (IDCOL)

  4. Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI)

NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (NGO)

  1. Grameen Shakti

  2. Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee(BRAC)

  3. Center for Mass Education in Science(CMES)

  4. Energy System/Prakaushali Sangsad Ltd.

  5. Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies(BCAS)

  6. ANANDO

  7. SHUBASHATI

  8. Coast Trust

  9. Srizony Bangladesh

  10. Thangamara Mohila Sobuj Shangha (TMSS)

  11. Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST Trust)

  12. Hilful Fuzul Samaj Kallyan Sangstha -         HFSKS

  13. MUKTI COX'S BAZAR

    14.

  14. Padakhep Manbik Unnayan Kendra -

  15. Upokulio Bidyuatayon O Mohila Unnayan Shamity

    16.

  16. Less Privileged Peoples Emancipation Programme(LPEP)

    17.

  17. Integrated Development Foundation (IDF)

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  18. DESHA (Shechsashebi Artho-Samajik Unnayan O Manobik Kallyan Sangstha)

     

PRIVATE ENTREPRENEURS/COMPANIES

  1. Rahimafrooz Bangladesh Ltd.

  2. SIEMENS/Shell Solar (Bangladesh) Ltd.

  3. Micro Electronics Ltd.

  4. First Bangladesh Technologies Ltd (FBT)

  5. Fair Trade International

  6. Sun NRGey Bangladesh (Commercial Entrepreneur)

  7. Singer Bangladesh Ltd.

    8.

  8. Associated Resource Management Co. (ARMCO)

  9. UPACOL

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Renewable Energy Research Center- University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

  2. Center for Energy Studies, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

  3. Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)-Lough Borough University (UK) Higher Education Link Project

  4. Institute of Appropriate Technology (IAT) , Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

  5. Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Chittagong

  6. Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna

  7. Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Rajshahi

  8. Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur-Dhaka

  9. Islamic Institute of Technologies(IIT) Gazipur, Dhaka

  10. Bangladesh Agriculture University, Mymensing

INTERNATIONAL  ORGANIZATIONS

  1. UNDP

  2. GTZ ( German Technical Cooperation)

  3. SNV (Netherlands)

  4. Winrock International/USAID

  5. World Bank

  6. kfw

  7. ADB

  8. SIDA

 

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS  

 

 

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)   

 

 

1. Name of Company/Organization: Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).

 

2. Type of Organization : Government Organization

3. Address : Business Address : Chairman, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), WAPDA Building, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

Tel : 880-2-955 4820, 955 0808

Cell : +88-01552-464524 ( Mr. Zahid Hasan, Asst Engineer , Email : sumon223@yahoo.com )

Fax : 880-2-956 4765

E-mail : [ chbpdb@bdonline.com ] [ ppbpdb@citechco.net ]

Web address : http://www.bpdb.gov.bd

 

4. Major functions of the Organization : 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 urban areas except Dhaka and its adjoining areas.Total installed capacity of BPDB is 3603 MW (including 302 MW generated by Independent Power Producers).

BPDB generates electricity from both the renewable (hydro) and non-renewable sources (natural gas, furnace oil, diesel etc.). There are some places where solar photovoltaic is used for supplying electricity to lighting and communication equipment.

 

BPDB has plans to harness solar energy, wind energy and mini hydro for power generation which are described in the subsequent topics.

 

5. Related Renewable Energy Services : Micro Hydro Energy, Solar Energy

Level of involvement in Renewable Energy Technology (RET) : Implementation, Training & Research.

 

6. Experience of RET Installation in Bangladesh : BPDB has plans to implement renewable energy projects of wind, solar and small hydro at remote locations of the country where the electricity grid has not yet reached.

 

7. Contact Information :

Chairman

Business Address : Chairman, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), WAPDA Building, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

Mr. Ibrahim Shafi (SDE, System planning)

Tel : 880-2-955 4820, 955 0808

Cell : +88-01552-464524 ( Mr. Zahid Hasan, Asst Engineer , Email : sumon223@yahoo.com )

Fax : 880-2-956 4765

E-mail : [ chbpdb@bdonline.com ] [ ppbpdb@citechco.net ]

Web address : http://www.bpdb.gov.bd

 

 

Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)

 

1. Name of Company/Organization: Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE), Local Government Engineering Department( Finance from UNDP/MoEF)

 

2. Type of Organization : Government Organization

3. Business Address : Project Manager, Sustainable Rural Energy(SRE), Local Government Engineering Department, LGED HQ, GIS Unit, Level-4, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

Tel : +88-02-811 9138, 811 2126

Fax : +88-02-811 6390

E-mail : [ sreproject@yahoo.com    zmsajjad@gmail.com ]

Web addresses :

 

4. Major functions of the Organization : Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE) project has been conceived within the overall framework of Sustainable Environment Management Program (SEMP) being implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) with financial assistance from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The twin objectives of SRE component under SEMP are technology demonstration and technology transfer in the field of renewable energy in Bangladesh. Considering the natural resource base and socio-economic condition, SRE project has considered four potential renewable energy sources in Bangladesh to deal with and these are: solar, biomass, wind and micro-hydro. The activities taken under SRE projects can be grouped into three main categories:

  • Demonstration of renewable energy technologies

  • Capacity building through training on renewable energy technologies

  • Development of renewable energy network in Bangladesh.

5. Level of involvement in Renewable Energy Technology (RET) : Demonstration and Implementation of RET, Capacity building in RET through training.

 

6. Experience of RET Installation in Bangladesh : Installation Solar PV System at Cyclone Shelters, Installation of 1142 nos. Biogas Plant throughout the country , Installation of Windpump , Promotion, dissemination & demonstration of RET (Solar, Wind, Micro hydro & Biomass) through Sustainable Rural Energy projects.

 7. Contact Information :  Project Manager, Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE), Local Government Engineering Department, LGED HQ, GIS Unit, Level-4, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

Tel : +88-02-811 9138, 811 2126

Fax : +88-02-811 6390

E-mail : [sreproject@yahoo.com ] [zmsajjad@gmail.com]

 

SEMI-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

 

Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR)

1. Name of Company/Organization: Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IFRD), BCSIR

 

2. Type of Organization : Research Institute.

 

3. Address :

Business Address :

Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IFRD)

BCSIR, Dr. Kudrat-E-Khudha Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.

Tel : 880-2-862 2908, 861 0072, 966 0173, 861 6829

Fax : 880-2-861 3022, 966 0173

 

E-mail : dir_ifrd@yahoo.com , bcsir@bangla.net , ret@bdcom.com

Web address : www.bcsir.org

 

4. Major functions of the Organization :

  • Pursuing R & D activities on renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.

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  • Pilot scale dissemination of improved stoves & biogas plants all over the country through ADP projects of Government of the Peoples of republic of Bangladesh.

  • Provide training courses on construction, maintenance and uses of improved stoves technology and biogas technology to technical & non-technical personnel's of GOs & NGOs.

  • Conducting feasibility studies on wind, mini-micro hydro energies by ADP project of Government of the Peoples of Republic of Bangladesh.

  • Provide technical assistance and consultancy to the entrepreneurs in the field of renewable and non-renewable a sources of energy.

  • Create awareness about renewable energy technologies through seminars, symposium, workshops etc.

  • Studying the acceptability on solar energy devices viz, solar oven, water heater etc.

5. Related Renewable Energy Services : Bio Energy, Solar Energy, Micro Hydro Energy, Wind Energy

 

6. Level of involvement in Renewable Energy Technology (RET) : Implementation, Training & Research

 

7. Experience of RET Installation in Bangladesh : Installation of Biogas Plant, Improve Stoves of Biomass, Feasibility study on renewable energy technology.

 

8. System Present Condition :

  • Improved stove & Biogas plants are proven technologies . Durability of the technologies depend on proper installations, monitoring, follow-up & technical back-up services.

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  • Site selection for installation of wind turbine, wind pump & solar PV systems have been selected. Installations of these technologies and data collection for feasibility study of micro mini hydro in some hilly areas are in progress .

9. Annual Budget on RET Installation :

  • Improved stoves Dissemination project (2nd phase) : 402.33 lacs(1998-2001)

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  • Biogas pilot plant project : 913.00 lacs(1996-2000 )

  • Feasibility study on R & D on Renewable Energy Technology (Solar, Wind & micro Hydro) : 158.07 lacs(998-2001)

 

10. Contact Information :

Dr. Md Yusuf , Director , Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IFRD)

BCSIR, Dr. Kudrat-E-Khudha Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.

Tel : 880-2-862 2908, 861 0072, 966 0173, 861 6829

Fax : 880-2-861 3022, 966 0173

E-mail : dir_ifrd@yahoo.com , bcsir@bangla.net , ret@bdcom.com

Web address : www.bcsir.org

 

Rural Electrification Board                                            

 

1.Name of Company/Organization: Rural Electrification Board (REB)

2. Type of Organization : Semi-govt.

3. Address :

               

Tel. +88-02- 896 1549,    (Renewable Energy Cell)

Fax +88-02-8916424, 8916400

Business address : REB Head Office

House 4( 5th Floor), Road 1/A, Nikunja R/A, Khilkhet, Dhaka- 1229

E-mail : rebred@bttb.net.bd (Renewable Energy Cell)

Web : www.reb.gov.bd

 

4. Major functions of the Organisation :

  • To establish electricity generation, transmission & distribution system in the rural areas of Bangladesh.

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  • To take measures for the effective use of electricity.

  • To determine the criteria for rural electrification & associated works.

  • To organize the prospective consumers of electricity in to formal & informal groups such as Palli Bidyut Samities(PBSs)

  • To receive grants & raise loans from the govt. & other bodies.

  • To advance fund to any samity (PBS) or other group.

  • To hand-over the completed scheme to any PBS or other group for the operation & management.

 

5. Experience of RET installation in Bangladesh : Yes

 

6. Related Renewable Energy Services : Mainly solar energy

7. Date of involvement in RET development: 1994

8. Priority wise activity : System Design, Installation Supervision, Operation & Maintenance.

9. Level of involvement in RET : Planning, Implementation, Monitoring,

Training, Research

10. Experience of RET installation in Bangladesh : Yes

11. Annual budget on RET installation : As per the provision of project

proforma of the ongoing project

 

13. Name & address of contact person :

               

Director,  Renewable Energy

Tel. +88-02- 896 1549,    (Renewable Energy Cell)

Fax +88-02-8916424, 8916400

Business address : REB Head Office

House 4( 5th Floor), Road 1/A, Nikunja R/A, Khilkhet, Dhaka- 1229

 

E-mail : rebred@bttb.net.bd (Renewable Energy Cell)

Web : www.reb.gov.bd