Bangladesh’s new Special Solar Power Installation Ordinance, 2026 sets rules for rooftop and small solar projects up to 5 MW — including zero-upfront OPEX agreements, faster CAPEX procurement and penalties for theft or damage. Here is what it means for building owners, businesses, government offices and investors.
A Power Division circular of December 2025 made rooftop solar a condition for many new connections and load increases. Here is who must install it, how much, how to size it for your roof, and how to turn a compliance requirement into real savings.
From 1 September 2026, surplus electricity from battery-backed rooftop solar earns Tk 10.50 per unit until February 2030 — but only for systems installed by 28 February 2027. Here is who qualifies, how payment works, how to apply, and whether it pays for your building.
