Denmark's outgoing Ambassador to Dhaka, Winnie Estrup Peterson, has expressed Denmark's strong interest in collaborating with Bangladesh to build offshore wind energy projects and develop its blue economy. The ambassador conveyed this message during a meeting with the State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Sunday.

Denmark has been actively involved in renewable energy development and sees potential in assisting Bangladesh with offshore wind projects. On July 11, Denmark-based investor CIP and developer COP joined forces with local conglomerate Summit Group to propose a $1.3 billion wind power project off the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The project aims to implement a 500MW capacity, making it the largest-ever investment in Bangladesh's wind energy sector.

During the meeting, Ambassador Peterson highlighted the keen interest of Danish companies in cooperating with Bangladesh to tap into the potential of the blue economy. The blue economy refers to sustainable use and conservation of ocean resources for economic growth and development.

State Minister Nasrul Hamid expressed gratitude to the Danish envoy for their country's interest in Bangladesh and emphasized Bangladesh's focus on renewable energy. Currently, Bangladesh generates 1,194 MW of electricity from renewable sources, with 825.23 MW contributed to the national grid. The country also has ongoing renewable energy projects aiming to generate an additional 1,262 MW of power through 30 projects, while 8,668 MW of power generation projects are in progress.

This collaboration between Denmark and Bangladesh in offshore wind energy development holds promising prospects for both countries. It not only contributes to Bangladesh's renewable energy goals but also strengthens the bond between the two nations in sustainable development and green energy initiatives.

Source: tbsnews.net