Dhaka, April 9, 2026: The Bangladesh Power Management Institute (BPMI) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Renewable Energy Training Facility at its Purbachal campus to strengthen technical capacity for Bangladesh’s transition to clean energy.
The initiative is supported by the German Development Cooperation through the Skills Development for Sustainable Energy Solutions (Skills4SE) project, implemented by GIZ. The facility aims to address the shortage of skilled professionals required to support the country’s expanding renewable energy sector.
Bangladesh is targeting 30 percent renewable energy in the power mix by 2040 under the Renewable Energy Policy 2025 and its updated climate commitments under the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). Officials say developing a skilled workforce is essential to achieving these goals.
The new facility includes renewable energy simulation and photovoltaic laboratories as well as a weather station for wind energy resource assessment. Training curricula have also been updated to include advanced solar PV modelling and wind energy feasibility studies.
To support the program, the Skills4SE project has already trained 52 instructors through specialized Training of Trainers (ToT) programs to ensure the long-term delivery of high-quality technical training.
Speaking at the inauguration, BPMI Rector Md Sobur Hossain said the upgraded infrastructure will enable the institute to play a stronger role in preparing skilled professionals for the country’s clean energy transition.
The event was attended by Ulrich Kleppmann, Counsellor and Head of German Development Cooperation at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bangladesh, who emphasized the importance of investing in skills development to support an inclusive and sustainable energy transition.
Muzaffar Ahmed, Chairman of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), attended the event as chief guest.
Officials said the initiative reflects the growing partnership between Bangladesh and Germany in advancing renewable energy development and strengthening technical skills needed to support the country’s green energy transition.
