Bangladesh, July 21 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help expand Bangladesh's rooftop solar net metering system, saying the government aims to generate 10,000 megawatts of solar power during its current term to reduce dependence on imported fuel.Bangladesh Business Analysis
The call comes as the government has spent nearly US$2 billion on importing petroleum and other fuels within two months of taking office, highlighting the growing financial burden of energy imports and the need to accelerate renewable energy development.
Speaking at the National Workshop on Voice of Development, organised by the National Development Programme (NDP) at the Bangladesh-Ch...