Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The energy ministry's Power Division on Tuesday signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) with five ministries and divisions on installing rooftop solar power panels at educational institutions and hospitals across the country.

"The government took the National Rooftop Solar Programme Initiatives to increase renewable energy," Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Dr Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan said as he witnessed the signing at Bidyut Bhaban.

He expected quick completion of the panel installations and their connection to the national power grid to ensure flow the surplus power generated in the panels by February next year, reports BSS.

Officials concerned said the Initiative aimed to increase renewable energy und...