In a country where every inch of land is valuable, floating solar emerges as a smart, sustainable and forward- looking solution especially for Bangladesh’s energy-intensive industrial growth. As solar power becomes more popular, new and innovative ways of harnessing the sun’s energy are being developed.
One of these innovative solutions is the use of solar panels in underutilized water bodies. While countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India lead the global Floating PV movement, Bangladesh is still in the early stages of its adoption.
Floating solar plants are a somewhat new concept in Bangladesh, but they have gained significant importance in recent years. With the right technology, clean energy doesn’t need to compete with agriculture or industry land for space, it just needs vision to utilize its water resources.
Floating Photovoltaics (FPV), unlocks vast underutilized water bodies like ponds, canals, beels, and reservoirs transforming them into green powerhouses. These systems don’t just produce clean energy, they also reduce water evaporation, increase panel efficiency by 6–15%, and operate without disrupting aquatic ecosystems. In a riverine nation like Bangladesh, this is not just innovation, it’s necessity for energy security.
As interest is growing among private industries and public authorities, Bangladesh has enormous potential in industrial water reservoirs, hydro-solar hybrids like Kaptai, and PPP projects with WASA and City corporations.
Garment factories with artificial ponds, can integrate upto 500–2,000 kWp systems for self-consumption. With growing support from financiers like IDCOL, IDLC, IPDC and a clear path to carbon neutrality, floating solar is now an actionable climate solution. S
olar EPC Development Ltd. is proud to lead this innovation, championing solar energy beyond rooftops to untapped water surfaces.
The company specializes in design, engineering, and installation of Industrial, commercial, and floating solar systems. With successful installations like. Some notable floating solar installations in Bangladesh are-
- 10-kW Floating Solar system by Solar EPC development
Bangladesh’s first-ever floating solar installation in Mongla port, Khulna. Generating approximately 12 MWh annually. This project offsets 11.4 tons of carbon emissions per year which is equivalent to planting 570 trees.
- 170.1 kW floating solar plant by Solar EPC Development
Established in AKH Fashion reservoir, Hemayatpur, this plant is projected to produce 212.9 MWh annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 3,011 tons, equivalent to preserving 7,096 trees each year.
In addition, Solar EPC Development Ltd. is actively working on multiple floating solar power projects in the textile industry, which are currently in the planning and development pipeline. These projects are expected to be implemented and operational by 2025.
As floating solar is getting new momentum in Bangladesh, Solar EPC Development Ltd is committed to pioneering and scaling this innovative technology across Bangladesh.
The goal is to power industries sustainably, conserve our water, and lead the transition to a zero-carbon future. In this mission Solar EPC development Ltd. inviting industrial leaders, municipal stakeholders, and impact investors to join this transformative journey.
