Major Solar Power Plant to Replace Coal-Based One at Matarbari A major 430-megawatt grid-tied solar-power plant is being established at Matarbari in Cox’s Bazar instead of planned coalfired facilities at the seaside transport-economic hub.
officials say Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL) has decided to conduct detailed feasibility study, including environmental-and social-impact assessment for the proposed power project.
the site land was once selected for setting up coal-fired power plants and later the government rescinded the plan. Now the land will be used for generation of clean energy in line with government efforts to enhance green power’s share in the country’s energy mix.
under the Renewable Energy Policy 2025, the government has set a target to meet 20 per cent of the total electricity demand of the country from renewable sources by 2030 and 30 per cent by 2040.
officials say around 1,200 to 1,300 acres of land will be needed to set up the power plant, which the CPGCBL already possesses in the area.