Bangladesh-China joint venture to build 160MW solar plant in Cox's Bazar
The Bay of Bengal Power Company, a joint venture between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and China Huadian Hong Kong Company Limited is set to construct a 160MW solar power plant in Moheshkhali, Cox's Bazar.
According to the BPDB, the plant will cover 150 hectares of land on the northern side of the Energy Island Park, located on the south bank of the Kuhelia River. This site is about 80km northwest of Chattogram and 23km southeast of Cox's Bazar Airport. Its strategic location aims to enhance the region's energy infrastructure, utilizing the coastal and flat terrain for efficient project execution.
Chen Shaolei, deputy director of Bay of Bengal Power, mentioned that they have issued an international tender to find a contractor for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the power plant. The tender documents will be available for purchase until June 25, with the submission deadline set for June 27. The required tender security is $2 million or its equivalent in taka.
BPDB sources also noted that the solar plant will be connected to the Matarbari grid substation and is designed with the potential for future expansion.
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