A memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Power Division and Vestas-Asia-Pacific Wind Technology Pvt Limited was signed yesterday in order to generate green energy.
As per the MoU, Vestas will conduct Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) in two places in Patuakhali for the construction of 100MW wind turbine power plant and submit the assessment report within one year.
During the MoU signing ceremony held at Bidyut Bhaban, Joint Secretary of the Power Division Mohammad Alauddin and head of business development unit of Vestas Navin Raghban signed on behalf of their respective organisations.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said within the next three years, the government will ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to the industries.
He also said to ensure energy management, the government is formulating policy now.
Additional Secretary to the Power Division, Dr Ahmed Kaikaus, Secretary Monowar Islam and Chairman of Power Development Board (PDB) KM Hasan also spoke on the occasion.
PDB had installed wind mills in Kutubdia and Feni, aiming to generate 1MW power while Kutubdia plant has 20KW production capacity with 50 turbines and Feni plant 225KW with four turbines.
On the other hand, the Power Division also conducted mapping of wind resources in eight places across the country with a view to assessing the possibility of power generation.
The mapping would be conducted in coastal zones, onshore and inland areas -- Inani Beach of Cox’s Bazar, Sitakunda and Anwara of Chittagong, Khepupara of Patuakhali, Morrelgang of Bagerhat, Chandpur and Rajshahi.
