Location:

Mati Sangstha, Nokla, Sherpur, Mymensingh
First ever customer-level implementation in Bangladesh

What is Agri voltaic?

Agrovoltaics is an innovative technology where solar power generation and crop cultivation can be done simultaneously on the same land.

Key Features:

• Previously, installing a solar plant required 2–30 decimals (or more) of land to be permanently unused.
• In an Agrovoltaics system, panels are installed on elevated structures, keeping the land below usable.
• Sunlight and airflow pass through beneath the panels, allowing crops to grow.
• Dual use of land → Power generation + Agriculture.

Crop Production Results

Slightly lower yield (20–25% less)

• Rice
• Wheat
• Mustard

Comparatively higher yield:

• Turmeric
• Ginger
• Lettuce
• Other shade-loving crops

Rural Sun Power has conducted experimental research at its Agro Farm and collected data, which has now been successfully implemented at Nakla, Sherpur.

Project Details (Capacity: 37 kW Solar Plant)

Electricity Distribution by Sector:
1️⃣ 32 kW Connected to:

• Mati School
• Resort
• Guest House
• Mati Oil Mill
• Mati Rice Mill
• Agricultural irrigation
• Fish pond water supply → 5.5 HP submersible pump

2️⃣ 5 kW Connected to:

• Mini Cold Storage of Mymensingh Agricultural University

🌐 Net Metering Facility

• Excess power from this plant is supplied to the national grid.
  ✅ Prevents electricity wastage
  ✅ Benefits local consumers
  ✅ Reduces dependence on grid electricity

Importance & Potential of the Project

🔹 Contribution to Agriculture

• Cultivation without land loss
• Increased productivity
• Solar-powered irrigation

🔹 Contribution to Industry & Education

• Reliable power for Oil & Rice Mills
• Sustainable electricity for schools, resorts, and guest houses
• Cold storage support for the Agricultural University

🔹 Contribution at National Level

• Rural Sun Power First successful implementation of Agri voltaic in Bangladesh
• Increased use of renewable energy
• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
• Research-based data for future projects

🌍 Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 2: Zero Hunger → Increased agricultural production
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Sustainable Land Use

✅ Conclusion

Rural Sun Power has proven that electricity generation, agriculture, industry, and research activities can all be successfully integrated on the same land.
This marks a new milestone for Bangladesh.

Rural sun Power

Contact Us:

Head Office: Mohammadpur, Nobody Housing, Dhaka
WhatsApp: 01777676744, 01785477616