Deal #7531 Version #80073

The largest solar and wind power project in Bangladesh is set to be established on 404.686 ha of land in Sonagazi in the foothills of the Big Feni River near the Bay of Bengal. Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd. Through this (power subsidiary), the project has been started on one thousand acres of land in the eastern Bardhali Mouja of Charchandia Union in Sonagazi upazila. In the meantime, the acquisition of land has been completed. Under the supervision of the Power Cell under the Department of Power and with the financial support of the World Bank, an international consultant is being appointed to conduct feasibility studies for the production of solar power at that site. Periodically, the scope will increase, company officials said. Small population and salty land which is not suitable for farming. So, to make the best use of this land without affecting the locals Govt. took this project. Fish farming suitable land. So, there will be a system for fish farming in the project. World Bank has shown interest for financing the project. Green Climate Fund will also invest funds. The electricity generated from this project will be directly added to the national grid.