Industrial rooftop adoption accelerates Bangladesh’s solar transition

It will likely remain the primary driver of renewable expansion in the country. 

Bangladesh’s solar photovoltaic capacity is forecast to increase to around 8.5GW by 2035 from 1.3 gigawatts in 2025, according to GlobalData.

“Solar PV is expected to remain the primary driver of renewable expansion in Bangladesh,” Mohammed Ziauddin, Power Analyst at GlobalData, said.

Solar expansion in the country reflects a transition from its globally recognised off-grid foundation toward grid-connected and distributed generation models.

The report noted that early deployment was driven by the Solar Home System program implemented through Infrastructure Development Company Limited.

Moreover, current growth is increasingly supported by rooftop solar adoption enabled by net metering frameworks and rising participation from energy-intensive industries.

At the utility scale, solar development is being shaped by fiscal measures, including tax holidays, import duty exemptions, and value-added tax relief on solar equipment.