DHAKA, September 1, 2026: The government has announced a special incentive package to accelerate the installation of battery-backed rooftop solar power systems as part of its efforts to expand renewable energy and strengthen the country’s long-term energy security.
Under a government notification issued on September 1, the maximum generation cost of electricity from rooftop solar systems equipped with batteries has been set at Tk 8 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), based on prevailing market prices and rates received through various tenders by the Power Division.
As part of the incentive package, a 20% profit margin and an 11.25% premium will be added to the generation cost, setting the incentive-based purchase price at Tk 10.50 per unit of electricity.
If a customer is able to install the rooftop solar system at a cost lower than the prescribed benchmark, the amount saved will be considered the customer’s benefit.
According to the Net Metering Guideline 2025, customers who install eligible rooftop solar systems by February 28, 2027 and supply surplus electricity to the national grid after meeting their own consumption will receive Tk 10.50 per unit for the electricity supplied to the grid for the following three years, until February 28, 2030.
Power distribution companies will maintain records of participating customers, determine the amount of electricity supplied to the national grid and preserve relevant information on electricity payments, including incentive payments.
The incentive amounts will be transferred directly to customers’ bank or mobile financial service accounts. Cash payments will not be allowed under the scheme.
The incentive will not be applicable to rooftop solar systems installed after February 28, 2027.
