Shafiqul Alam (@shafiqson) 's Twitter Profile
Shafiqul Alam

@shafiqson

Lead Energy Analyst at IEEFA; Clean Energy Fellow at NBR, USA; Former Climate Protection Fellow at Ecologic Institute via Humboldt Foundation

ID: 928671428102074368

calendar_today09-11-2017 17:11:37

305 Tweet

77 Followers

105 Following

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new report by IEEFA.org’s Shafiqul Alam highlights how the Bangladesh Power Development Board can save US$1.2 billion annually by implementing key reforms. Read the full report 👉 tinyurl.com/4w6m8ywe

A new report by <a href="/ieefa_institute/">IEEFA.org</a>’s <a href="/Shafiqson/">Shafiqul Alam</a> highlights how the Bangladesh Power Development Board can save US$1.2 billion annually by implementing key reforms. Read the full report 👉 tinyurl.com/4w6m8ywe
The Business Standard (@tbsnewsbd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The report finds that during the fiscal year 2019-20 to FY2023-24, the BPDB’s total annual expenditure increased 2.6-fold against revenue growth of 1.8 times Link in Comments #powerloss #electricityloss #TBSNews

The report finds that during the fiscal year 2019-20 to FY2023-24, the BPDB’s total annual expenditure increased 2.6-fold against revenue growth of 1.8 times

Link in Comments

#powerloss #electricityloss #TBSNews
IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Despite a 125% increase in power capacity from 2016 to 2024, BPDB’s financial troubles stem from slow demand growth, costly fuel use, limited renewable energy success and economic challenges, says Shafiqul Alam in his new report. Read report 👉tinyurl.com/4w6m8ywe

Renewables News (@renewablesnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bangladesh Power Development Board can save $1.2 billion through electricity sector reforms renewableenergymagazine.com/panorama/bangl…

Bangladesh Power Development Board can save $1.2 billion through electricity sector reforms
renewableenergymagazine.com/panorama/bangl…
IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we kick off 2025, Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector is at a crossroads. While 2024 saw an impressive 42.7% growth in renewable energy capacity, the path forward is marred by challenges, says Shafiqul Alam. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/3zx2w5zm

The Daily Star (@dailystarnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the flow of international climate finance still slow, carbon markets, supported by results-based finance, will likely pave the way for developing and least developed countries to incentivise emission reductions. Shafiqul Alam writes. From The Daily Star Opinion #Bangladesh

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the approval of Article 6 at COP29, Bangladesh has the chance to tap into international carbon markets, incentivising emission reductions through innovative projects, says Shafiqul Alam. | Read the full article ⏩ tinyurl.com/ae97p74b

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

People are hopeful that Bangladesh’s interim govt will initiate the much-required overhauling to help the country transition to a sustainable pathway, says Shafiqul Alam. Full article: tinyurl.com/yc5zyca3

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How Bangladesh can leverage carbon markets to accelerate its energy transition- Shafiqul Alam explains to climate and energy reporter Kira Taylor in an episode of #The Jolt podcast. Full podcast (paywall): tinyurl.com/2x44xy7p | Full analysis: tinyurl.com/ae97p74

The Daily Star (@dailystarnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"With the utilisation rates of green funds remaining stubbornly low, Bangladesh Bank can evaluate the scope of prefinancing green projects." writes Shafiqul Alam. #Bangladesh #Views #Opinion thedailystar.net/opinion/views/…

The Daily Star (@dailystarnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"We are facing rising power demand amid summer, Ramadan, and energy efficiency challenges." writes Shafiqul Alam. #Views #Opinion #Economy #Bangladesh thedailystar.net/opinion/views/…

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As Bangladesh faces rising power demand this summer—driven by growth, cooling needs & Ramadan—energy conservation is key. Measures like AC limits help, but lasting change needs a shift in consumer habits, says Shafiqul Alam. Read full article: tinyurl.com/y34unr5v

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bangladesh’s first Renewable Energy Fest spotlighted the clean energy financing gap. Shafiqul Alam was the keynote speaker, who emphasized: 🔹Tailored financing strategies are essential 🔹Long-term investment needed through 2041 🔹Investor confidence is crucial. Time to act.

Bangladesh’s first Renewable Energy Fest spotlighted the clean energy financing gap.
<a href="/Shafiqson/">Shafiqul Alam</a> was the keynote speaker, who emphasized:
 🔹Tailored financing strategies are essential
 🔹Long-term investment needed through 2041
 🔹Investor confidence is crucial. Time to act.
IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇧🇩Bangladesh needs up to $980M/yr till 2030 & $1.46B/yr after to meet RE goals, says new report by Shafiqul Alam & Labanya Prakash . Challenges: Policy shifts, land & currency risks Fixes: Green finance, duty cuts, credit guarantees. 📘Report: tinyurl.com/nxstyvk3

🇧🇩Bangladesh needs up to $980M/yr till 2030 &amp; $1.46B/yr after to meet RE goals, says new report by <a href="/Shafiqson/">Shafiqul Alam</a> &amp; <a href="/labanyajena1/">Labanya Prakash</a> . Challenges: Policy shifts, land &amp; currency risks Fixes: Green finance, duty cuts, credit guarantees. 📘Report: tinyurl.com/nxstyvk3
Saur Energy (@saur_energy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Bangladesh must attract significant private sector #investment to meet its #renewableenergy targets, with financing needs expected to rise to nearly US$1 billion annually by 2030 and up to US$1.46 billion per year by 2040: #IEEFA. IEEFA Europe saurenergy.com/solar-energy-n…

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📊IEEFA Power Lines: Bangladesh has 1,559MW of installed RE as of April 2025, but aims for 5,851MW by 2030 & 16,506MW by 2040. To hit these goals, annual clean energy investment must rise 4–6x. From US$238 million/yr to up to US$1.46 billion/yr.📌Stay tuned for visuals next Wed.

IEEFA South Asia (@ieefa_southasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Cost of renewable energy is falling in Bangladesh. With govt land allocation & competitive bidding including transmission cost coverage tariffs could drop significantly. Special Economic Zones could also host large-scale solar projects,”- Shafiqul Alam tinyurl.com/4c2x7ujv