The Matarbari Power Plant is a 1,200 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant under construction in Maheshkhali Upazila of Cox's Bazar District in southeastern Bangladesh. The plant is being developed by the Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL), a joint venture between the Bangladesh government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The Matarbari Power Plant is expected to be commissioned in 2025 and will generate enough electricity to power about 10 million homes in Bangladesh. The plant is also expected to create about 10,000 jobs during construction and operation.
The Matarbari Power Plant is part of a larger plan by the Bangladesh government to increase the country's electricity generation capacity by 50% by 2025. The government is also investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to help meet the country's growing energy needs.
SUNAMGANJ SOLAR POWER PLAN
The Sunamganj Solar Power Plant is a 32 megawatt (MW) solar power plant under construction in Sunamganj District in northeastern Bangladesh. The plant is being developed by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and is expected to be commissioned in 2023.
The Sunamganj Solar Power Plant will generate enough electricity to power about 25,000 homes in Sunamganj District. The plant is also expected to create about 1,000 jobs during construction and operation.
The Sunamganj Solar Power Plant is part of a larger plan by the Bangladesh government to increase the country's solar power generation capacity to 200 MW by 2025. The government is also investing in other renewable energy sources, such as wind and hydropower, to help meet the country's growing energy needs.
The Sunamganj Solar Power Plant is expected to have a number of benefits for the local community. The plant will provide jobs during construction and operation, and it will also generate revenue for the local government. The plant will also help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Sunamganj Solar Power Plant is a significant investment in the future of Bangladesh. The plant will help to meet the country's growing energy needs, and it will also help to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
