ADB TA-9628 BAN: Solar PV Power Investment Plan – Capacity Development for Renewable Energy Investment Programming and Implementation

The Government of Bangladesh has set a target of achieving 10% of power generation from renewable energy by 2021. With Bangladesh showing an enormous potential in solar energy, this feasibility study project will assess the potential of floating solar photovoltaic power generation in Bangladesh. The broad objective of the project is to facilitate the renewable energy uptake in Bangladesh. The broad objective of the project is to facilitate the renewable energy uptake in Bangladesh. Specific objectives of the project are provided below:

• Feasibility study for assessing potential of floating solar PV power in Bangladesh

• Grid Impact Assessment

• Updating grid code and preparing operational guidelines

• Institutional capacity strengthened