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Germany to provide funds to set up 3 lakh solar panels
4 December 2009: Germany will provide Euro 16.5 million (approx Rs 113.85 crore) in assistance for installing 3 lakh solar panels in rural areas by 2012 to meet Bangladesh’s growing demand for electricity.
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Holger Michael has reportedly given the assurance during a meeting with Dr Hasan Mahmud, State Minister for Forest and Environment , Bangladesh, on 3 December 2009.
The German government will also provide Euro 8.6 million (approx Rs 59.34 crore) for installing 60,000 domestic biogas units during the period.
Source: Bangladeshinfo