Zulker Naeen

This article has published at  Perspective , a reputed magazine of Bangladesh In the last few years, farmers are moving to the solar-based irrigation pumps in different parts of Bangladesh, since the cost of diesel pump is higher compared to the solar pump. Few more aspects could be brought to light regarding this innovative irrigation system. Over the period, technology has been changed dramatically in the irrigation scheme of Bangladesh. But this innovative irrigation system is executed not only for the matter of costs to purchase diesel fuel, but solar-powered pumps are a realistic choice in the context of sustainable agricultural practices, as it is a global demand for renewable energy technology. A new way of lifting groundwater using solar energy, regular peak irrigation, an effort by public-private partnerships, and least requirements of diesel imports have opened up a new door in the agriculture sector of  Bangladesh as farmers ...

By  Zulker Naeen  and  Sudeep Ghimire In the context of Nepal Nepal carries the enormous potential of generating 83,000 MW Hydroelectricity. However, the greatest paradox still exists of having around 10 hours load shedding in Kathmandu.For last two decades, the exploitation of fossil fuels and the natural resources are considered as the global discussion, where recommendations are focused on the adoption of energy saving systems and use of  renewable energy . Nepal is one of the least developed countries with more than 80% of its population residing in rural communities. It has no known major oil, gas, or coal reserves, and its energy sector is dominated by the traditional energy sources like fuelwood, crop residues, and animal dung mainly for domestic usage. The majority of rural populations are meeting their energy needs by burning biomass in traditional stoves, mostly fossil-derived fuels are imported. Also, the continuous increase of petroleum imports ha...

This  article  was published in the  Climate Tribune  on 12 October 2017.  A new way of extracting groundwater using solar energy, regular peak irrigation, continuous government and donor support, and least requirements of diesel imports have opened up a new door in the agriculture sector of Bangladesh, as farmers can boost their farming yields through irrigation round the year. The use of solar energy in irrigation is popular now owing to cost-effective financing and innovative business model. In a bid to promote alternative energy, perhaps, Bangladesh has sped up installing solar-powered irrigation pumps in 2012. However, it started first in 2010 and the implementing agency, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), a non-bank financial institution, bankrolls renewable energy projects in Bangladesh. Earlier, reliance on expensive diesel irrigation pumps consumed 1 million tons of diesel worth $900 million every year. Farmers are often...