A 360-kilowatt (kW) capacity solar power system has been installed at the Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner's office, reducing the office's electricity expenditure by approximately one-third.
The information was disclosed from the Deputy Commissioner's office on Tuesday (November 3).
According to sources at the Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner's office, the government has undertaken multi-faceted initiatives to alleviate public suffering amidst the country's energy and power crisis, maintain stability in power supply, and ensure long-term energy security. As part of this, a target has been set to generate 20 percent of the country's total electricity demand from renewable energy by 2030 and 30 percent by 2040. Aligned with the government's initiatives to expand renewable energy usage and save electricity, a 360 kW solar power system has been installed at the Kishoreganj DC office. This marks a significant initiative by a government institution to increase renewable energy use, reduce operational costs, and build eco-friendly energy management.
Read nextPirganj Upazila Health Complex Chief Assistant Found Working Bare-Chested with Cigarette on Table Behind Locked Doors at MidnightKishoreganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sohana Nasrin stated, "I am immensely pleased to share that among the Deputy Commissioner offices across all 64 districts of the country, the Kishoreganj DC office has set an exemplary milestone by installing this solar setup with the maximum capacity of 360 kilowatts."
She further noted that electricity generation has already commenced from the solar power system installed in this office. This power generation has resulted in a monthly electricity bill saving of approximately Tk 3 lakh. Additionally, opportunities have been created to supply excess electricity demand to the national grid through the net-metering system, she added.
Deputy Commissioner Sohana Nasrin also mentioned that the use of solar power is not merely a means of saving electricity; it is one of the most effective ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, protect environmental balance, and ensure sustainable energy security for future generations.
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Reported by Nazrul Islam Khairul, Kishoreganj Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
