Idcol, East West University partner on solar power research
Infrastructure Development Company Limited and East West University have entered into a strategic partnership to drive research and enhance monitoring of solar photovoltaic systems across Bangladesh.
The focus will include both utility-scale solar parks and rooftop installations, aiming to accelerate the nation's renewable energy ambitions.
The agreement was signed on 28 June by Managing Director Alamgir Morshed of Infrastructure Development Company Limited and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shams Rahman of East West University, representing their respective organisations.
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The partnership will leverage Infrastructure Development Company Limited's technical monitoring equipment and laboratories alongside East West University's academic research capabilities.
Under this collaboration, the two institutions will analyse data to assess the reliability and performance of solar energy systems nationwide.
The initiative will also prioritise capacity building, with joint workshops and training programmes planned for students, researchers and industry professionals.
The collaboration is expected to generate robust data to support investment and operational decisions in Bangladesh's renewable energy sector.
By linking industry infrastructure with academic research, the organisations aim to strengthen the long-term performance and sustainability of solar energy projects in Bangladesh.
