An aerial view of the Cox's Bazar Wind Farm.
On Oct 12, the first centralized wind power project in Bangladesh, the Cox's Bazar Wind Farm, constructed by POWERCHINA, was connected to the grid and started generating electricity.
The farm is the first renewable energy project built by a Chinese enterprise in Bangladesh and represents a significant milestone in the partnership between the two countries in the field of new energy.
As a key project in Bangladesh, the Cox's Bazar Wind Farm has an installed capacity of 66 MW, with 22 units of 3.0 MW wind turbines. The project also includes the construction of a 132 kV substation, as well as comprehensive and distribution buildings and other auxiliary facilities.
Construction started in September 2021. Despite challenges such as land acquisition difficulties, the pressure of epidemic prevention and control, and a long rainy season, POWERCHINA made lots of efforts to ensure the successful operation of the project.
The wind farm is expected to generate approximately 145 million kWh of electricity annually, saving 44,500 metric tons of standardized coal. It will not only provide green power to thousands of Bangladeshi households, but also significantly reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, improving air quality and promoting the development of the wind power industry in Bangladesh.
This wind farm holds great significance for the renewable energy sector and the power industry in the country and marks an important milestone in Bangladesh's transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy.
Furthermore, the project has the potential to drive the coordinated development of surrounding recreational agriculture and tourism industries, achieving both economic and social benefits.
