A recent meeting between Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol) and the Bangladesh Tea Association focused on establishing Solar Power Plants in the tea estates of Greater Sylhet and Chattogram.
The discussion centered on utilizing approximately 284 acres of unused land within tea gardens for these solar installations.
Chaired by Kamran T Rahman, chairman of the association, the meeting took place on November 20 at the association’s office in Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka.
Key attendees included Idcol’s executive director & CEO Alamgir Morshed, head of renewable energy department Md Enamul Karim Pavel, and Mohammad Wahidur Rahman, head of technical unit renewable energy, along with representatives from the Bangladesh Tea Association: Wahidul Haque, Ziaul Ahsan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Kazi Muzaffar Ahmed.
During the discussions, Idcol was requested to conduct site visits at the tea gardens to assess the feasibility of establishing solar power plants.
Alamgir Morshed emphasized Idcol’s strategic role, stating: “Idcol will work closely with tea estates to tap the solar power potential and remains committed to accelerating Bangladesh’s transition to clean energy through financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and infrastructure projects.”
To date, Idcol has financed 192 MW of rooftop solar installations across the country and has a strong track record in renewable energy, having financed 271 MW across six solar power plants.
As a critical national entity for channeling domestic and international climate finance, Idcol supports organizations like the World Bank, KfW, USAID, Jica, and the GCF, playing a crucial role in improving energy efficiency, particularly in energy-intensive sectors like textiles and the readymade garment (RMG) industry.
Through such initiatives, Idcol is actively contributing to the achievement of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and renewable energy targets, supporting the country’s vision for a greener, more resilient future.
