Faridpur Zila Parishad starts supplying solar power to national grid

Faridpur Zila Parishad has begun supplying electricity to the national grid through net metering after installing solar power systems with a combined capacity of 60 kilowatts on the rooftops of two of its buildings. The initiative marks a significant step in the use of Zila Parishad premises for solar power generation in Bangladesh.

The Zila Parishad and the Faridpur Sales and Distribution Division of West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL-1) signed an agreement on Thursday. The project was implemented in line with directives from the Local Government Division.

Solar panels with a capacity of 40 kilowatts have been installed on the roof of the Zila Parishad’s engineering wing building, while a 20-kilowatt system has been installed on the roof of the Sadar VIP Dak Bungalow. Marsh Power Technology Limited, a firm enlisted with the power distribution division, installed the systems, which have a total capacity of 60 kilowatts. Under the agreement, the company will repair and maintain the plants for the next 20 years.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Faridpur Deputy Commissioner Mazharul Islam, Superintendent of Police Shahriar Mohammad Miazi, Zila Parishad Administrator Md Afzal Hossain Khan Palash, Chief Executive Officer Md Bakaheed Hossain, Deputy Director of Local Government and Faridpur Municipality Administrator Md Iliasur Rahman, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Meshkatul Jannat Rabeya, Zila Parishad Executive Officer Sanjida Sultana, Local Government Engineering Department Executive Engineer Mohammad Azharul Islam and WZPDCL-1 Executive Engineer Pranab Chandra Debnath.

Zila Parishad Assistant Engineer Sheikh Shahidul Islam and officials from various departments also attended, along with Faridpur Press Club General Secretary Mahabub Hossain Pial and senior journalist Prabir Kanti Bala.

Those involved hope the initiative to supply solar power to the national grid through net metering will help expand renewable energy use at government premises. Using government building rooftops to generate electricity has also created an opportunity to increase the use of clean energy.