Rooftop solar energy is being used by Bangladesh’s apparel industry to help with energy transition issues. To finance these installations, international fashion firms are collaborating with energy businesses, hastening the industry’s transition to clean energy. This synergy is demonstrated by programs like the Greener Garments Initiative, which encourages small and medium-sized factories to adopt sustainable practices.
Due to the scarcity of land, Bangladesh’s garment industry is becoming an important participant in the nation’s energy transition by using rooftop solar energy solutions. Textile providers are looking to roof areas for solar power solutions as a result of pressure from international fashion labels to follow sustainable practices.
New initiatives are aimed at addressing the issue of financing, which is frequently a major obstacle for smaller enterprises. In order to support small and medium-sized businesses’ capacity expansion without the financial strain, fashion labels like Bestseller are investing in rooftop solar projects in partnership with solar energy firms like SOLShare.
Installations from initiatives like the Greener Garments Initiative have reached over seven megawatt-peak, demonstrating notable increase. These strategies create a model for sustainable industrial practices by facilitating smaller manufacturers’ involvement in the clean energy industry while matching major brands’ emissions reduction objectives.
