Challenges and Opportunities for Implementing Rooftop Solar in Dhaka’s Residential Sector

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10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_29How to use a DOI?

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Rooftop Solar; Dhaka; Residential Sector; Energy Demand; Government Incentives

Abstract

The residential sector in Dhaka, Bangladesh, confronts increasing energy needs, intensified by fast urbanization and excessive dependence on fossil fuels. Rooftop solar energy is a viable answer to these difficulties, offering a clean, renewable power source that reduces reliance on the national grid and decreases electricity expenses. Nonetheless, the deployment of rooftop solar in Dhaka’s residential sector faces many hurdles. These factors include restricted roof space, substantial initial installation expenses, little knowledge, and regulatory obstacles. The lack of technical competence and finance sources continues to impede wider adoption. Notwithstanding these challenges, substantial prospects exist for the expansion of rooftop solar in Dhaka. Government incentives, such tax refunds and subsidies, may alleviate financial difficulties, while enhanced public awareness campaigns can stimulate demand. Moreover, advancements in solar panel efficiency and energy storage technologies provide prospects for enhancing rooftop solar use in urban environments. This study examines the primary constraints and possibilities related to the adoption of rooftop solar in Dhaka’s residential sector, offering insights into overcoming these obstacles and the potential advantages for sustainable urban energy solutions in Bangladesh.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mosaraf Hosan Nishat
AU  - Abrar Labib
AU  - Nafiz Mahmud Khan
AU  - Sidratul Muntaha
AU  - Ali Ahnaf Abid Mayukh
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/18
TI  - Challenges and Opportunities for Implementing Rooftop Solar in Dhaka’s Residential Sector
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation, and Education 2025 (ICERIE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 239
EP  - 245
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_29
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_29
ID  - Nishat2025
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