Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- As of July, 2025, Bangladesh's installed solar energy capacity reached 1,307.15 megawatts (MW), up from 949.65 MW in June 2023-a 38 per cent increase in just over two years. While this surge underlines the growing momentum in the country's transition to clean energy, significant financial, technical, and policy challenges threaten to slow the pace of expansion.

Despite robust growth in solar panel installations-ranging from utility-scale solar parks and mini-grids to rooftop and irrigation systems-the financing ecosystem for renewable energy remains underdeveloped. High capital investment requirements, complex regulatory procedures, and inadequate technological expertise are among the major barriers deterring banks and ...