Solar & wind farm atlas · Southern Asia
Solar & wind farms in Bangladesh
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Bangladesh tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
1.3 GW
#60 of 222 countries
Solar PV
1.2 GW
#46 worldwide
Onshore wind
60 MW
#85 for wind
Under construction
52 MW
planned: 3.7 GW
Facilities tracked
103
all statuses
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Bangladesh has 1.3 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 103 tracked facilities, ranking #60 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 95% of the operating capacity (1.2 GW) comes from solar parks, against 60 MW of wind.
The pipeline is substantial: 52 MW under construction and 3.7 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 303% of today’s operating fleet.
About 1.1 GW (86%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2023, with 541 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Rangpur (275 MW), Rangpur Division (243 MW), Chattogram Division (164 MW).
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See also: Bangladesh energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Bangladesh
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundarganj solar farm | Solar PV | 275 MW | 2023 | Rangpur | Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Ltd |
| Gaibandha Beximco solar farm | Solar PV | 200 MW | 2023 | Gaibandha, Rangpur Division | Bangladesh Export Import Co Ltd |
| Moidhara solar farm | Solar PV | 134 MW | 2021 | Khulna | Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC |
| Mongla solar farm | Solar PV | 100 MW | 2021 | Bagerhat, Khulna Division | Energon Technologies FZE |
| Sonagazi (EGCB) solar farm | Solar PV | 75 MW | — | Chattogram Division | Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd |
| Jamuna solar farm | Solar PV | 68 MW | 2024 | Sirajganj, Sirajganj District | Bangladesh China Renewable Energy Company LTD (BCRECL) |
| Sirajganji solar farm | Solar PV | 68 MW | 2024 | Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division | Bangladesh China Renewable Energy Company LTD (BCRECL) |
| Pabna (BCRECL) solar farm | Solar PV | 65 MW | 2025 | Rajshahi Division | Bangladesh China Renewable Energy Company LTD (BCRECL) |
| Khurushkul wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2023 | Cox's Bazar, Chattogram Division | US-DK Green Energy (BD) Ltd |
| Sutiakhali solar farm | Solar PV | 50 MW | 2020 | Mymensingh Division | HDFC Sinpower Ltd |
| Manikganj solar farm | Solar PV | 35 MW | 2021 | Manikgonj | Spectra Engineers Ltd |
| Rangpur (Intraco) solar farm | Solar PV | 30 MW | 2022 | Rangpur Division | Intraco Solar Power LTD (ISPL) |
| Teknaf (Tsel) solar farm | Solar PV | 20 MW | 2018 | Chattogram Division | Joules Power LTD (JPL) |
| Tetulia solar project | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2019 | Rangpur Division | — |
| Kushtia solar project | Solar PV | 6 MW | 2022 | Kushtia, Khulna Division | — |
| Boalmari Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 5.8 MW | 2022 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Syedabad solar project | Solar PV | 5.7 MW | 2020 | Sirajganj | — |
| Savar Subdistrict solar project | Solar PV | 5.5 MW | 2020 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Kaptai Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 5.4 MW | 2018 | Chattogram Division | — |
| Saturia Subdistrict solar project I | Solar PV | 3.8 MW | 2022 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Anwara Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 3.1 MW | 2025 | Chattogram Division | — |
| Chaklahat Union Panchagarh Sadar Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 3 MW | 2023 | Chaklahat Union, Rangpur Division | — |
| Kaliakair solar project IV | Solar PV | 2.9 MW | 2023 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Dhaka Dhaka Metropolitan solar project | Solar PV | 2.8 MW | 2022 | Dhaka, Dhaka Division | — |
| Mymensingh Division solar project | Solar PV | 2.5 MW | 2017 | Mymensingh Division | — |
| Gazipur Sadar solar project | Solar PV | 2.3 MW | 2021 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Kaliakair solar project I | Solar PV | 2.3 MW | 2024 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Bhuapur Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 2.2 MW | 2021 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Kaliganj Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 2.1 MW | 2024 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Bhaluka Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 1.9 MW | 2017 | Mymensingh Division | — |
| Kaliakair solar project II | Solar PV | 1.8 MW | 2025 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Saturia Subdistrict solar project II | Solar PV | 1.8 MW | 2022 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Kaliakair solar project III | Solar PV | 1.4 MW | 2022 | Dhaka Division | — |
| Rupganj Upazila solar project | Solar PV | 1.1 MW | 2019 | Dhaka Division | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moheshkhali solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 500 MW | — | Cox’s Bazar |
| Bay of Bengal wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 500 MW | 2028 | — |
| Feni solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 300 MW | 2028 | Chattogram Division |
| Trishal (Energon) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 240 MW | — | Mymensingh |
| Chakaria wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 220 MW | — | — |
| Barapkuria solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 200 MW | — | Barapkuria |
| Sonagazi (Beza) solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 200 MW | — | Chittagong |
| Bay of Bengal solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 160 MW | — | Cox's Bazar District |
| Chattogram solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 100 MW | — | — |
| Kalapara solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 100 MW | — | Kalapara, Patuakhali |
| Khulna (Energon Renewables) solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 100 MW | — | Khulna |
| Moulvibazar solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 100 MW | — | Moulvibazar district |
| Pabna (Dynamic Sun Energy) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 100 MW | — | Pabna, Rajshahi Division |
| Rajbari solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 100 MW | — | Rajbari District |
| Robi Axiata solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 100 MW | — | — |
| Patuakhali wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 100 MW | 2026 | Barisal Division |
| Padma Bridge solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 80 MW | — | Shibchar |
| Khulna (Hero Future Energies) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 70 MW | — | Khulna district |
| Rangunia (Metito) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 55 MW | — | Pomara, Chittagong |
| Mongla wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 55 MW | — | Khulna Division |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
- Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Ltd275 MW
- Bangladesh China Renewable Energy Company LTD (BCRECL)201 MW
- Bangladesh Export Import Co Ltd200 MW
- Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC134 MW
- Energon Technologies FZE100 MW
- Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd75 MW
- US-DK Green Energy (BD) Ltd60 MW
- HDFC Sinpower Ltd50 MW
- Spectra Engineers Ltd35 MW
- Intraco Solar Power LTD (ISPL)30 MW
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Bangladesh?
The largest operating solar facility in Bangladesh in this dataset is Sundarganj solar farm (Rangpur), with about 275 MW, in operation since 2023.
What is the largest wind farm in Bangladesh?
The largest operating wind facility is Khurushkul wind farm (Cox's Bazar, Chattogram Division), at about 60 MW, operating since 2023.
How much solar capacity does Bangladesh have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 1.2 GW in operation in Bangladesh (#46 worldwide in this atlas), plus 52 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Bangladesh have?
60 MW of wind farms are operating (60 MW onshore), ranking #85 in this atlas, with 0 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Bangladesh?
103 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 91 solar PV, 10 onshore wind, 2 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
India 137 GWPakistan 3.3 GWIran 1.2 GWSri Lanka 389 MWNepal 167 MWAfghanistan 85 MWBhutan 17 MWMaldives 2 MW