Govt targets 3,000-4,000MW of solar power ahead of next summer

The government aims to generate 3,000-4,000 megawatts of electricity from solar power ahead of next summer to help keep power shortages at a manageable level, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said on Monday.

As part of the initiative, the government is promoting rooftop solar systems at public universities, considering them a relatively simple and effective way to expand renewable energy generation.

Speaking at a consultation meeting on installing solar power systems at 31 public universities, organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in Agargaon, Dhaka.