- Australia and Bangladesh’s partnership promotes solar training, certification, and circular economy solutions.
- MoU deepens Australia–Bangladesh ties through renewable energy cooperation.
Australia and Bangladesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen renewable energy cooperation.
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) facilitated the agreement between the Smart Energy Council of Australia and the Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA). This partnership reflects both countries’ determination to strengthen clean energy development and ensure a sustainable future.
Mr Mostafa Al Mahmud, President of BSREA, and Mr John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Smart Energy Council, signed the MoU virtually. They were joined by Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle and Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia F. M. Borhan Uddin. Their presence underscored the importance of advancing renewable energy ties between the two nations.
The agreement outlines several areas of cooperation. It will include solar training and installer certification aligned with international standards. It also provides technical guidance to improve national safety and certification systems.
In addition, it introduces circular economy solutions for expired solar panels and batteries. The partners will deploy renewable energy projects with stronger stakeholder engagement. They further agreed to promote bilateral knowledge exchange and expand collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
During the signing ceremony, Ben Carson, Australia’s Trade and Investment Commissioner, led the Bangladesh team. Senior officials from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) and the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) attended. Representatives from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Austrade, and the Australian High Commission in Dhaka also participated.
This collaboration strengthens relations between the two nations. Both governments reaffirmed their commitment to a resilient, secure, sustainable energy future. By working together, Australia and Bangladesh are tackling climate challenges and ensuring long-term energy security for their citizens. The MoU highlights how joint action can create lasting benefits across the Asia-Pacific.