Bangladesh is an emerging country with a highly dense population. The geophysical location of this country made it high potential for natural resources including minerals. Natural gas and coal are the prime minerals that are used for power generation to meet the entire national demand. Compared to other resources natural gas is been used more for this purpose. The total reserve of gas (proven + probable) is 27.12 TCF and we have already consumed 13.032 TCF (up to June 2015) only 14.088 TCF remaining (Source: 7th five year plan page# 310). Unless exploring a new gas field or reducing the natural gas consumption as per the consuming pattern this amount would be diminished after 10 to 15 years.
On the other hand as a source of cooking fuel, we are using wood that directly creates an impact on forestry. 1991 to 2011 the use of wood reduced only 9.47% which is too low considering national development. (Source: socio economic census, BBS)
Observing the scarcity of natural energy sources and recognizing the potential of renewable energy in this region more precisely for the tropical position of this country that increased the potentiality of solar power which is around 380,054,187 MWh/year. 4-5 KWh/m2 solar radiation falls on Bangladesh over 300 days per annum (Huque, S. and Mazumder, R. K., 2006) is huge comparing other countries. Along with this, hydropower, biogas plants can be utilized for power generation that will ultimately reduce the pressure on other natural resources like gas and coal. Alternatively Improved Cook Stove (ICS) is also supplementing to conserve energy by reducing the use of fuel wood that is savings our forest resource. Recognizing all these factors and their positive impact on the environment SARPV has taken initiatives for promoting renewable energy since 2014.
Geographical Coverage
Rangpur and Chattogram Division.
Program Objectives
• Promotion of renewable energy
• Affordable energy for all
• Improved Public Health and Environmental quality
Projects under this Program
1. Improved Cook Stoves (ICS)
2. Biagas and Bio Fertilizer
3. Solar Irrigation
4. More Light for Rohingyas and Host Community in Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh
Contribution to SDG
