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.
Contact Us:
Head Office: Mohammadpur, Nobody Housing, Dhaka
WhatsApp: 01777676744, 01785477616
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