In developing economies, growth in modern sectors like industry, motorized transportation, and urban development requires gigantic growth in energy consumption. But it should also be kept in mind that energy use also reflects climatic and geographic factors. Leaning upon naturally devastating and expensive energy resources like coal and nuclear power plants, in spite of having the scope of using low-cost renewable energy sources, has raised a burning question about the course of Bangladesh’s power-sector policies. India has set a prominent example regarding the reluctance towards coal, and leaning upon renewable energy. It has seen the installation of around four million SHS, including some great initiatives by the government, trying to introduce the practice of using renewable energy and compensate for the loss and damage.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2019 16:07 UTC