The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has signed an agreement with Greener Perpetual Initiatives Limited (GGI) to install an 8.42 Megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop solar power plant, marking a significant step toward sustainable maritime infrastructure and a green energy transition. The deal, finalized on October 19, 2026, involves utilizing previously unused rooftop spaces atop various port administrative buildings and cargo sheds at Bangladesh’s primary maritime gateway.
Under the terms of the 20-year contract, GGI will fully finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain the solar facility, with CPA purchasing the generated electricity without any initial capital outlay. CPA Secretary Sayed Refat Hamim described the project’s financial structure as an Operating Expense (OPEX) model, which allows the port to upgrade its renewable energy capacity without public fund expenditures.
The agreement caps the per-unit solar power price at Tk 10.50, the government's maximum ceiling rate for solar energy. GGI is expected to begin supplying partial solar power by February 2027, gradually ramping up generation to the full 8.42 MWp capacity. The plant’s output will serve part of the port’s variable daily power demand, which ranges from 7 to 13 megawatts.
Financial projections anticipate that over its 20-year lifespan, the solar installation will save CPA approximately BDT 100 crore in electricity costs by providing stable, predictable rates and reducing exposure to fluctuating electricity tariffs. This financial benefit is complemented by environmental and energy security gains. By generating clean energy onsite during peak daylight hours, the facility is expected to ease load on the national power grid, freeing capacity for other industrial and residential users in the region.
Additionally, the substitution of fossil fuel-based grid electricity with solar power will contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, supporting Bangladesh’s climate commitments and decarbonization efforts.
Chattogram Port, which handles over 90 percent of Bangladesh’s international maritime trade, plays a critical role in the national economy. According to Sayed Refat Hamim, integrating large-scale renewable energy infrastructure within existing port facilities serves as a model for greening logistics hubs across the country.