Get ready, world! 🌍 Bangladesh has just taken a giant leap into renewable energy with the full operation of its first-ever wind power plant in Cox's Bazar. 🎉💨
Nestled in the scenic southeastern district, about 400 km from the bustling capital Dhaka, this wind power project is a game-changer for the nation. Backed by Chinese investment from Wuling Power Corp., a subsidiary of China's State Power Investment Corp., and built by PowerChina Chengdu Engineering Corp., this plant is all set to spin the future of energy in Bangladesh! 🌪️🔌
So, what's the big deal? 🤔 Well, this powerhouse is expected to churn out a whopping 145 million kWh of clean and green electricity every year! ⚡ That's enough to light up 100,000 households! 🏠✨ Plus, it's a big win for Mother Earth 🌏, reducing coal consumption by 44,600 tonnes and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 109,200 tonnes annually. Talk about making a positive impact! 💚
Md. Abdul Kader Goni, executive engineer of the Bangladesh Power Development Board, couldn't contain his excitement: \"With this plant's establishment, Bangladesh has entered the era of commercial wind power.\" 🚀🌬️
For the first time, Chinese enterprises have stepped in as investors to bring wind power to Bangladesh, filling a significant gap in the country's renewable energy sector. Hei Zhao, general manager of Wuling Power Corp.'s Bangladesh division, shared, \"We used Chinese solutions, standards, and equipment to promote sustainable development while training the first batch of practical talents in wind power for Bangladesh and providing over 1,500 local jobs.\" 👏👷♂️👷♀️
Local engineer Manik Ahamed is thrilled about the opportunities this project brings. \"Our country needs this kind of energy,\" he said. \"I've learned so much, like how to harness wind effectively and safely integrate electricity into Bangladesh's grid. I hope to contribute more to our power and energy development.\" 💪🌟
The project is also a shining example of international collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative. Goni expressed hope for further partnerships: \"Now, the cooperation between our countries in the energy field has achieved fruitful outcomes. In the future, we hope for more high-quality collaborations like this to boost our energy development.\" 🌐🤝
With the winds of change blowing strong, Bangladesh is set to soar towards a greener, brighter future! 🌞🌱 Are you as excited as we are? Let us know in the comments below! 💬👇
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Bangladesh's 1st wind power plant, backed by China, fully operational
cgtn.com
