The project, a collaboration between China’s CREC International Renewable Energy Co. and Bangladesh’s B-R Powergen Ltd. (BRPL), aims to create a sustainable energy solution in the Jamalpur district. BRPL’s Managing Director, Dhurjjati Prosad Sen, shared details with pv magazine, noting that the project will cover 350 acres and cost approximately $170 million, with an expected operational date of December 2025.

Highlighting sustainability, Sen mentioned that BRPL will provide the land while CREC International will manage the rest of the development, holding a 70% stake and arranging the necessary funds, with anticipated support from the Asian Development Bank.

The solar plant’s design leverages its proximity to the Jamuna River, incorporating a channel that will remain water-filled during the rainy season and dry out in the summer. This strategic location supports the project’s semi-agrivoltaic model, which integrates agricultural practices with solar energy production.

“We will avoid landfilling the project area,” said Sen. “Instead, we will build shorter poles on higher ground and taller poles on lower land, allowing the natural habitat to flourish, particularly for fish during the rainy season.”

By growing spices like green chilies, turmeric, and ginger beneath the solar panels, the project exemplifies a sustainable approach to land use. “Our objective is to double the land’s utility, promoting both energy generation and agriculture,” Sen explained, underscoring the venture’s commitment to sustainability and efficient resource use.