Bangladesh–Germany Energy Transition Cooperation Project celebrates completion
The Bangladesh–German Development Cooperation today celebrated the successful completion of the "Energy Transition Innovation and Digitalisation of Renewable Energy Integration in Grid (Energise Project)".
The initiative was implemented jointly by GIZ Bangladesh on behalf of the Government of Germany and the Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.
The project is considered a major milestone in modernising the national grid and expanding renewable energy integration across the country.
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Since June 2021, Energise has worked to build the technical capacity required to increase the share of solar power in Bangladesh's energy mix. The project has contributed not only to policy discussions but also to developing physical infrastructure and human resources — essential elements of a modern power system.
One of the key achievements of Energise is the establishment of the Grid Solutions Innovation Facility (GSIF) at Power Grid Bangladesh (PGB). Similar facilities have since been set up at West Zone Power Distribution Company (WZPDCL), Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) and Northern Electricity Supply Company (Nesco). These facilities have strengthened grid infrastructure management and improved technical preparedness.
Under the project, more than four hundred professionals from the electricity sector were trained in grid planning and renewable energy integration. In addition, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) established the country's first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Learning Facility. Eight grid substations have also been equipped with Phasor Measurement Units (PMU), enhancing real-time grid stability assessment.
"Bangladesh is now prioritising modernisation of its power system, digital power solutions and the integration of clean and renewable energy," said Power Division Secretary Farzana Mamtaz, the chief guest at the programme. "Our goal is to build a reliable, affordable and economically sustainable electricity system that supports the transition to a cleaner future."
Representatives from partner organisations — including Power Grid Bangladesh, DPDC, WZPDCL, Nesco, BUET and private-sector collaborators — shared their experiences during the event. They highlighted how the digital tools and learning facilities established under the project have strengthened planning, operations and management of power distribution systems.
The programme concluded with a collective commitment to shift "from innovation to smart management", as participants agreed that the newly established facilities should serve as research platforms to support future digital and sustainable grid operations.
Representatives from the government, the European Union, UN-ESCAP, development partners, research institutions, private-sector organisations and academic institutions attended the event.
