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Bangladesh rooftop solar capacity surpasses 1,000MW

Total rooftop solar capacity in Bangladesh has exceeded 1,000MW, contributing to a 6% reduction in daytime power demand.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 4 August 2026, 11:50 PM

The total capacity of rooftop solar installations in Bangladesh is estimated to have surpassed 1,000MW, a figure that includes smaller systems under 150kW. This expansion in solar energy generation has effectively reduced the country's daytime electricity demand by 6%.