As a clean energy source, theoretically we also have nuclear energy as an alternative option. Although the total energy source primarily depends on conventional energy sources, Renewable Energy Policy 2009 of Bangladesh targeted 10% of total energy production to be achieved by 2020, while the share is little over 1% till now. Although we talk about green energy and 100% renewable energy, we cannot shift overnight, nor can Bangladesh depend on a single source of energy. A developing country like Bangladesh should at least adopt mainstream technologies of renewable energy after careful analysis of the national energy needs. Riasat Noor is an energy policy expert and heads national and international power and energy projects, with work in energy value chain, sustainability reporting, and investment in the energy sector of South and Southeast Asia.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 11, 2019 15:00 UTC