Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- A major 430-megawatt grid-tied solar-power plant is being established at Matarbari in Cox's Bazar instead of planned coal-fired facilities at the seaside transport-economic hub.

Officials say Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL) has decided to conduct detailed feasibility study, including environmental-and social-impact assessment for the proposed power project.

The site land was once selected for setting up coal-fired power plants and later the government rescinded the plan. Now the land will be used for generation of clean energy in line with government efforts to enhance green power's share in the country's energy mix.

Under the Renewable Energy Policy 2025, the government has set a target to me...