Akizbashi Group joined the global initiative to use renewable energy

Akizbashi Group has joined RE100, a global initiative to use 100% renewable energy. The group is the first institution in Bangladesh to become a member of this initiative.

More than 400 organizations worldwide are involved in the RE100 initiative, managed by the international non-profit organization Climate Group. Its member institutions have pledged to use 100% renewable electricity in their operations by 2050. RE100 members are required to report annually on renewable energy use progress. In this case their information is verified as per the technical criteria set by the initiative.

Akizbashi Group informed this in a press release. It said joining RE100 will further strengthen the ongoing renewable energy initiatives in their various organizations. The group currently has a solar power generation capacity of around 90 MW across its various factories.

Akiz Ceramics has a 24.39 MW rooftop solar power project at Trishal, Mymensingh. The project is expected to generate about 28,500 MWh of electricity annually. It will be possible to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 2,440 tons per year. The project is connected to the 10 MW national grid through net metering. As a result, besides using solar power in factories, there is an opportunity to provide electricity to the national grid.

According to the press release, there is a rooftop solar power system of 18.2 megawatts at Akizbashi Glass in Habiganj. Battery saving system has also been added to it. As a result, even if there is no daylight, solar power can be used. It also reduces the effect of load shedding. In addition to solar power, electricity is being produced using 'waste heat recovery' technology in this factory. The excess heat generated during glass production is used to generate steam and electricity. 21 percent of the factory's total electricity consumption comes from renewable sources.

Janata Jute Mills of Akizbashir Group also has rooftop solar power system. It is meeting the entire power requirement of the mill. Battery storage allows solar power to be used even when there is no daylight.

A 1.1 MW rooftop solar power system has been installed at Akiz Particle Board Mills. It will generate about 930,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 7,452 tons per year.

Regarding this, Akizbashir Group Managing Director (MD) Sheikh Bashir Uddin said, joining RE100 is not only a commitment to use renewable energy, but also an important step to change the way electricity is used in business operations and sustainable growth.

Sheikh Bashir Uddin also said, 'We are proud to join this global initiative as the first institution in Bangladesh. This is a major step towards using 100% renewable electricity.