Deal #7531 Version 80073 Version 92762
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 404.686 ha
  • [2021-05-20, current] 404.69 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 404.686 ha
Intention of investment
  • [current] Renewable energy unspecified
  • [2021-05-20, current] Solar park (404.69 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
According to the experienced Mahal, the problem of electricity is becoming the main problem of the country as the industrial factories are being built day by day. At present, successful implementation of this huge power generation project from renewable energy will reduce Bangladesh's dependence on imported energy and solve many problems of power generation. As a way of carbon reduction and alternative source of energy supply, Govt. took this investment decision.
The Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh (EGCB) Ltd, a state-owned power generation entity, is set to build three more solar power plants of 300MW( 100MW each) capacity at Sonagazi upazila under Feni district, reports BSS.
Carbon offset project
Yes
Comment on carbon offset project
According to the experienced Mahal, the problem of electricity is becoming the main problem of the country as the industrial factories are being built day by day. As a way of carbon reduction and alternative source of energy supply, Govt. took this investment decision.
Nature of the deal
Outright purchase, Lease
Negotiation status
  • [current] Concluded (Contract signed)
  • [2021-05-20, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd. Through this (power subsidiary), the project has been started on 404.686 ha 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.
MoU was approved by Bangladesh Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, an organization operating above EGCB and BPDB.
Implementation status
  • [current] Project not started
  • [2024-04-24, current] Project not started
Comment on implementation status
As a way of carbon reduction and alternative source of energy supply, Govt. took this investment decision. Project has not started yet.
Project has not started yet. All phases are currently under land acquisition and/or feasibility study. Probable launch date is June 2026 for Phase 1 and 2, Phase 3 is projected to be done by 2026 December
Actors involved in the negotiation / admission process
  • Marubeni Corporation Intermediary
  • Feni Solar Power Company Limited Intermediary
  • ero Future Energies Asia Pte. (HFE Asia) Intermediary
Name of investment project
100 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) based Grid Connected Power Generation Plant
Feni solar farm
Comment on investment chain
(EGCBL) Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (an organization of the Bangladesh Electricity Development Board under the Department of Power) is the Implementing agency of the project.
3 total phases are being constructed: - Phase 1: 100 MW Solar PV Plant, Joint Venture with Marubeni Corporation from Japan - Phase 2: 100 MW Solar PV Plant, Joint Venture with Feni Solar Power Company Limited - Phase 3: 100 MW Solar PV Plant, Joint Venture with Hero Future Energies Asia Pte. (HFE Asia)
Former land owner
Other
Private (smallholders), Private (large-scale farm)
Comment on crops
No specific data source found on crops area, yield and export.
Comment on livestock
No specific data source found on livestock area, yield and export. When the project will be completed it will create fishing opportunities.
Comment on mineral resources
No specific data source found on resources area, yield and export.
Electricity generation
  • [2024-04, current] Solar (Photovoltaic) 404.69 ha 0 %
    Currently installed capacity: 0 MW Intended capacity: 100 MW
  • [2024-04, current] Solar (Photovoltaic) 0 %
    Currently installed capacity: 0 MW Intended capacity: 100 MW
  • [2024-04] Solar (Photovoltaic) 0 %
    Intended capacity: 100 MW
Comment on electricity generation
Project has 3 Phases, all currently in the process of construction
Fully updated
No
Yes

Location #9zWMbxmm

Location
Sonagazi Municipality, Bangladesh
Feni, Bangladesh
Point
Lat: 22.84918
Lng: 91.39276
Lat: 22.7901
Lng: 91.3747
Description
Bangladesh's largest solar and wind power project is set to be established on one thousand acres in Sonagazi's extensive pasture near the Bay of Bengal. Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (an organization of the Bangladesh Electricity Development Board under the Department of Power) is a government organization through which land acquisition work has already begun to establish this project on a thousand acres of land in Char East Bardhali Mouja of Char Chandia Union in Sonagazi upazila.
Chittagong, Feni, southeast of People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Facility name
100 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) based Grid Connected Power Generation Plant
Sonagazi 100 MW (EGCBL) Solar Power Plant (Phase 1)
Comment
Bangladesh's largest solar and wind power project is set to be established on one thousand acres in Sonagazi's extensive pasture near the Bay of Bengal. Land acquisition work has already begun to establish this project on a thousand acres of land in Char East Bardhali Mouja of Char Chandia Union in Sonagazi upazila.

Location #5gdon4jk

Spatial accuracy level
Approximate location
Location
Feni District, Bangladesh
Point
Lat: 23.2279
Lng: 91.3118
Facility name
Sonagazi 100 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 2)
Comment
High accuracy location has not been specified or shared

Location #5899ymvz

Spatial accuracy level
Approximate location
Location
Feni District, Bangladesh
Point
Lat: 23.2279
Lng: 91.3118
Facility name
Sonagazi 100 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 3)
Comment
High accuracy location has not been specified or shared

Data source #i8T9Ahqh

File
Publication title
Project/System ID Number: 969
Comment on data source
Government Website.
Project name, implementing agency, completion date; Project details uploaded on Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) database PDF corrupted, also forbidden access via link

Data source #oao0TB7N

File
Type
Government sources
Media report
Url
Publication title
Future projects
Date
2024-04-24
Organisation
EGCB Ltd.
Comment on data source
Government Website.
Serial numbers 1,2 & 3 are the projects

Data source #W6kZWKVs

File
Comment on data source
Online newspaper.
Online newspaper; item no. 26

Data source #FKlnhYYd

File
Type
Government sources
Media report
Url
Publication title
EGCB signs MoU with Marubeni to build 100MW solar plant
Date
2021-05-20
Comment on data source
Government Website.
Signing of a contract (MoU) between EGCB and Marubeni Corporation

Data source #KzjFwpTm

File
Type
Media report
Company sources
Url
Publication title
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MoU Signed with EGCB for the Joint Development of the Feni Solar PV Power Plant Project in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Date
2015-12-26
2021-05-21
Comment on data source
Online newspaper
Project site and signing of a contract (MoU) published on Marubeni Corporation's website

Data source #RfgP1nXm

File
Type
Media report
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
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Date
2015-11-29

Data source #VqZ1WDyM

File
Type
Media report
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Date
2019-08-29
Comment on data source
Online newspaper.

Data source #3pub7e-e

File
Type
Crowdsourcing
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Feni solar farm
Date
2023-12-02
Organisation
GemWiki

Data source #GuRw8AI-

File
Type
Media report
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
EGCB TO CONSTRUCT 3 MORE SOLAR POWER PLANTS AT FENI
Date
2024-01-03
Organisation
Energy & Power Bangladesh