Speakers at a community-level mobilization meeting in Rajshahi called for introducing necessary policies and incentives to expand renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar power. The meeting was organized by Rajshahi Forum for Ecological Development (Rajshahi FED) in collaboration with Paribartan, Rajshahi, CLEAN and BWGED in the Pachabai area. Local residents and members of Rajshahi FED actively participated. They demanded a subsidy of Tk 25,000 per kilowatt for rooftop solar power installation and the appointment of skilled solar power personnel at every Union Parishad. They also called for regular training programmes to develop a skilled workforce in the solar power sector alongside effective policies and incentives to promote renewable energy at the local level. The speakers stressed the need to waive all duties and taxes on the import of solar power-related equipment. They said greater use of renewable energy would play a vital role in ensuring the country's energy security, protecting the environment, addressing the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable development. The participants expressed their determination to continue public awareness activities in the future to promote renewable energy and advocate for solar-friendly policies.
FAQs
Why are renewable energy policies needed in Rajshahi?
The community believes that renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar power, is crucial for ensuring energy security, protecting the environment, addressing climate change impacts, and promoting sustainable development.
What specific demands were made at the meeting?
The speakers demanded a subsidy of Tk 25,000 per kilowatt for rooftop solar power installation, the appointment of skilled solar power personnel at every Union Parishad, and regular training programmes to develop a skilled workforce in the solar power sector. They also called for effective policies and incentives to promote renewable energy at the local level.
What other measures were suggested?
The speakers stressed the need to waive all duties and taxes on the import of solar power-related equipment.
What are the future plans of the participants?
The participants expressed their determination to continue public awareness activities in the future to promote renewable energy and advocate for solar-friendly policies.
