
Shafiqul Alam
@shafiqson
Lead Energy Analyst at IEEFA; Clean Energy Fellow at NBR, USA; Former Climate Protection Fellow at Ecologic Institute via Humboldt Foundation
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09-11-2017 17:11:37
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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


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


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

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

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



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

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 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 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…


“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