Walton launches 2.16mw solar power plant

Bangladesh has achieved the milestone of 100 percent nationwide electrification as the first South Asian nation, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the announcement while inaugurating the country's biggest Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant.

In the continuation of the initiatives of ensuring efficient, sustainable, clean and renewable energy, Bangladeshi electronics and tech giant Walton has set up a 2.16mw solar power plant at its headquarter in Chandra, Gazipur as a part of its initiative of phasing out 18MW power by the next year, claims a statement.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid inaugurated the solar power generation plant at Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s headquarters on Sunday.

Under this initiative, Walton will set up 10MW solar power plant by this year.

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak was present as special guest.

Walton Hi-Tech’s Managing Direction and Chief Executive Officer Golam Murshed, Walton Digi-Tech Industries Deputy Managing Director Md Liakat Ali and other senior officials were also present.

Nasrul Hamid said, “Walton is much advanced in energy saving. They have taken massive plans for renewable clean energy. They are making proper water usages. Walton is moving towards most sustainability. It’s a great thing for Bangladesh. The more power generation, more supply and much consumption will lead to improve human development index and industrial development as well”.

ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak said, “Walton has created huge employment in a short period of time by utilising the policy supports provided by the government. They are contributing to the national economy. Walton’s story of success makes us more courageous and inspires us as well.”

CEO Golam Murshed, on behalf of the Walton family, congratulated the power division on receiving the ‘Independence Award’.