This report represents the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the installation of 3 MW (AC/11MW DC) Off-Grid Solar PV-Battery-Diesel Hybrid Power Plant Project at Hazirhat Union of Monpura Upazila in Bhola district by Western Monpura Solar Power Limited. The ESIA report has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with the management of Western Monpura Solar Power Limited.

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the IDCOL's E&S guideline, which mentioned the WB, KfW, JICA performance standards besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE or, government rules and regulations.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.

This document constitutes the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the installation of 3.27 MWp Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV System at rooftop of BUET by GPPS Renewable Energy Consortium Limited which is in Dhaka South City Corporation area. The ESIA report has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with the management of GPPS Renewable Energy Consortium Limited.

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the IDCOL's E&S guideline, which mentioned the WB, KfW, JICA performance standards besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE or, government rules and regulations.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.

This report represents the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the installation of a 2.17 MWp Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System situated on the industrial rooftop of Rancon Infrastructure & Engineering Limited. The installation will take place in two stages, with the 1^st Phase comprising 991.44 KWp and the 2^nd Phase consisting of 1.18 MWp. This ESIA was crafted through extensive cooperation between a diverse team of professionals and the management of Rancon Infrastructure & Engineering Limited.

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the IDCOL's E&S guideline, which mentioned the WB, KfW, JICA performance standards besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE or, government rules and regulations.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.

 

This document constitutes the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the installation of 3.788 MWp Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV System at three (03) multiple locations at the industrial rooftop of Transcom Beverage Limited which are in Kaliakair Upazila and Gazipur Sadar Upazila. The ESIA report has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with the management of Transcom Beverage Limited.

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the IDCOL's E&S guideline, which mentioned the WB, KfW, JICA performance standards besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE or, government rules and regulations.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.”

This document constitutes the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Installation of 3.1 Rooftop Solar PV System at RIL and has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with the management of Rising Industry Ltd. The report is prepared following the ESIA guidelines for Industries (DoE, ECR 2023, to a certain extent, but not limited to those.  

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the World Bank (WB), KfW, and JICA besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later on, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.

This document constitutes the Environmental Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Installation of  3.3 MWp as the first phase of 30 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV System at Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC and has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with the management of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC.

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the World Bank (WB), KfW, and JICA besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later on, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.

This document constitutes the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Installation of 327 kWp Rooftop Solar PV System at Saiham Knit Composite Ltd. and has been developed by a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with the management of Saiham Knit Composite Ltd. The report is prepared following the ESIA guidelines for Industries (DoE, ECR 2023, to a certain extent, but not limited to those.  

All the relevant social and environmental risks and potential impacts have been taken due care of as part of the assessment in compliance with the Performance standards set by the World Bank (WB), KfW, and JICA besides following the guidelines set forth by DoE.

The ESIA presents background information about the project. Several national legislations which the project should abide by have been presented. A baseline environmental examination was conducted by the consultants. The project activities were closely examined to find the relationship and dependency between project activities and environmental components. This information was used to identify the impacts of the project activities on the surrounding environment. Later, the evolution of this impact was done by examining existing environmental components. Several mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts were suggested. Finally, a management plan with monitoring requirements was developed.

NAAFCO Pharma Limited, one of Bangladesh's major integrated medicine manufacturing companies, proposed a project of 1.494 MWp rooftop solar PV systems on the roofs of different sheds and buildings of NAAFCO Pharma Limited.

Basically, this part provides the Project background, the aim and scope of the study, and the approach and methodology of the proposed project.

This paper contains the findings of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the project titled "1.494 MWp Industrial Rooftop Solar Project of NAAFCO Pharma Limited, Bhaluka, Mymensingh."  The main purpose of the ESIA study is to identify, evaluate and manage environmental and social impacts that may arise due to implementation and operation of the project. The site visit for the ESIA study has been undertaken to assess any potential impacts (both negative and positive) that may arise from the construction, operation and decommissioning of the rooftop solar plant. The goal of the ESIA is to enhance the sustainability of vital ecosystems, to improve or restore ecosystem health and biodiversity. The document has been made to comply with the requirements of World Bank Group's EHS Guidelines and applicable sector guidelines, as well as applicable local and national regulations.

This study relied on both primary and secondary data and information. The primary data includes data collected from field observations and secondary data includes a review of the statistical and relevant information from Government Departments. Discussions were held with stakeholders including community representatives and a wide range of project areas.

Hatil Complex Ltd. has planned to install a 2.669 MWp Solar On-Grid power system on the roof-top of their existing plant of Unit-01 and Unit-02. The proposed solar project will be able to generate a good amount of electricity for HCL situated at Domna, Muslimtek, Kashimpur, Gazipur-1700, Bangladesh.

In the proposed system, two leading pieces of equipment will be used: solar panels and inverters. Sun shines on the solar panels to generate DC electricity. The inverters will convert the DC electricity from the solar panel to 440V 3-phase AC. Then, the energy will be fed into the bus bars of industry.

The study’s objective is to examine and assess the project's environmental and social impacts. An environmental management and monitoring plan have also been developed with an indication of the extent of work to be done to minimize the impacts.

Rancon Motorbikes Ltd. (RMBL) has planned to install 350.46 KWp Solar On-Grid power system at on the roof-top of their existing plant. The proposed solar project will be able to generate a good amount of electricity for RMBL situated at 133/2 Boro Bhobanipur, Kashimpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

In the proposed system two main pieces of equipment will be used which are panels and inverters. Sun shines on the solar panels to generate DC electricity. The DC electricity produced from the solar panel will be converted to 440V 3-phase AC using the inverters. Then, the energy will be fed into the bus bars of industry. A Zero Export Controller will be used to ensure ‘Net Zero Export’.

The objective of the study is to provide an examination and assessment of the environmental and social impacts of the project. An environmental management and monitoring plan has also been developed with an indication of the extent of work to be done to minimize the impacts.

The project involves construction and operation of a biogas-based power plant at Satghoria, Halodia, Laohajung, Munshiganj by Dutch Dairy Limited (DDL). The GPS location of the project site is 23.47803˚N, 90.29655˚E. The project is located within the premise of the dairy farm of DDL.

The main objective of this project is to use 34 tons of dung produced everyday by Farm Cattle, Sheep and Goats to generate electricity via Biogas route for captive consumption and raw (unprocessed) organic fertilizer.

The main objective of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study is to assess both positive and negative environmental and social impacts due to the project activities; assess the impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation measures during preconstruction, construction, and operation phases to minimize negative impacts of the project to acceptable levels.

These documents constitute the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of Sirajganj Economic Zone Limited (SEZL), the largest private economic zone in Bangladesh. The project comprises of development of the economic zone measuring total 1041.43 acres out of which current ESIA study will be limited in Phase-1 (415 acres) area only. SEZL at present will develop the off-site and on-site infrastructure to make site accessible and buildable. Facilities include site filling, boundary wall, construction of internal road connectivity with the access road, administration building, internal drainage line, transmission line running across the site. Development of EZ & off-site facilities attracts the applicability of Environment Conservation Act (ECA), 1995 & Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997. The industries planned to be set up are light engineering, textile/ RMG, food processing, leather & leather products, pharmaceuticals, non-metallic minerals and other Industries.

Fakhruddin Textile Mills Ltd. proposed a 2.517 MWp rooftop solar project on their rooftop. The project site is located at Gargaria, Master Bari under Sreepur Upazila within the Gazipur district under Dhaka Division. Sreepur is located in between 24°11'56" North Latitudes and 90°28'41.5" East Longitudes.

In the proposed system two main pieces of equipment will be used which are panels and inverters. Sun shines on the solar panels to generate DC electricity. The DC electricity produced from the solar panel will be converted to 440V 3-phase AC using the inverters. Then, the energy will be fed into the bus bars of industry. A Zero Export Controller will be used to ensure ‘Net Zero Export’.

This document is the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) assessment for a rooftop solar project on Fakhruddin Textile Mills Ltd.’s rooftop. The project proponent will create an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) as a part of the ESIA. The mitigation measures suggested, environmental and social monitoring and reporting requirements, emergency response procedures, related institutional or organizational arrangements, capacity development and training measures, implementation schedule, and performance indicators will all be included in the ESMP. Where impacts and risks cannot be avoided or minimized, mitigating measures and activities will be established in order for the project to be planned, constructed, and operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to meet the requirements set forth in this document

Khantex Fashions Ltd. proposed a 369.0 kWp rooftop solar project on their rooftop. The project is located at Barotopa, Mawna, Sreepur, Gazipur (24.208688 N, 90.373954 E).

In the proposed system two main equipment will be used which are solar panels and inverters. Sun shines on the solar panels to generate DC electricity. The DC electricity produced from the solar panel will be converted to 440V 3-phase AC using the inverters. Then, the energy will be fed into the bus bars of industry.

This document is the detailed Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) study for the rooftop solar project on the rooftop of Khantex Fashions Ltd. As part of the ESA, the project proponent will prepare an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) that addresses the potential impacts and risks identified by the environmental and social assessment. The ESMP will include the proposed mitigation measures, environmental and social monitoring and reporting requirements, emergency response procedures, related institutional or organizational arrangements, capacity development and training measures, implementation schedule, and performance indicators. Where impacts and risks cannot be avoided or prevented, mitigation measures and actions will be identified so that the project is designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and meets the requirements specified in this document.

"Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS)" guideline for Solar Rooftop & Grid Tied Solar Power projects.

 

• IDCOL has recently decided to provide financial and technical supports to solar rooftop and grid-tied solar power plants in Bangladesh, which will play an important role in achieving Government’s target of 10% supply from renewable sources by 2020 as stipulated in Renewable Energy Policy, 2018. At the request of the Government, the World Bank and KfW are considering credit support to IDCOL for financing Rooftop and Grid-Tied Solar Power Plants.

 

• IDCOL considers identifying and mitigating environmental & social risks as imperative under its all projects and programs. Accordingly, IDCOL developed two separate environmental & social (E&S) guidelines namely Environmental and Social Safeguard Framework (ESSF) and Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF).  ESSF deals with infrastructure projects financed by IDCOL while ESMF is used for renewable energy projects/programs. However, the scope of ESMF does not include solar rooftop and grid-tied solar power projects.

 

• Consequently, as per suggestion of the World Bank, IDCOL has developed a separate E&S guideline titled “Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS)” particularly for grid connected solar and rooftop solar projects in line with the environmental and social risks associated with those projects.
• This document outlines the principles upon which the ESMS is based on, the laws and policies to be followed, the organizational framework and capabilities of IDCOL, environmental and social risks associated with these projects (solar rooftop and grid-tied solar power project), impacts of those in their areas of influence and ways to prevent/minimize those risks or processes to mitigate and manage their adverse impacts. All these aspects are discussed in detail in different chapters of the document.
• Chapter 2 discusses the principles of ESMS. The document is guided by five principles rooted in IDCOL’s Environment and Social Policy Statement which are: (i) to mainstream environmental, health/safety and social considerations with a view to avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts on people and environment; (ii) to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; (iii) to avoid/minimize land acquisition and resettlement; (iv) to ensure justified and upfront payments and benefits in case of resettlement; and (v) to protect interests of vulnerable groups and tribal communities.
• Based on these policy statement, several principles have been adopted which have been categorized into the following:

 

• environmental and social risks, impact assessment and management
• environmental health and safety
• biodiversity conservation
• conservation of world heritage
• resettlement
• gender equality and social inclusion
• ethnic communities/ tribal people
• stakeholder engagement
• Grievance redress mechanism

 

• Chapter 3 discusses about relevant laws and policies which include the following:
  • The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act (ECA), 1995
  • Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997
  • The Bangladesh Environment Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2010
  • Renewable Energy Policy of Bangladesh, 2008
  • Guidelines for the Implementation of Solar Power Development Program, 2013
  • Remote Area Power Supply System (RAPSS) Guideline, 2007
  • Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
  • Bangladesh Factories Act, 1965
  • The Building Construction Act, 1952
  • The Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982
  • OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment of the World Bank

 

• Chapter 4 covers organizations capacity and competency of IDCOL in ensuring compliance with the requirements stipulated in ESMS during implementation and operation of solar rooftop and grid connected solar projects.
• Chapter 5 discusses in detail about the processes and methodologies to be followed in identifying the potential environmental and social risks associated with implementation of solar rooftop and grid-tied projects. It also discusses the possible impacts of those risk and ways to prevent/minimize those risks or processes to mitigate their adverse impacts.
• Notably, large scale grid connected solar and rooftop solar projects fall under Red and Orange A categories, respectively as per Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 of Bangladesh and fall under Category B (limited adverse environmental and social impacts) as per the World Bank’s Safeguard Policies OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessment. The projects under these categories require development of ESIA/ESA and periodic monitoring of environmental and social impacts of the projects.

 

• The ESMS establishes a mechanism to determine, assess, mitigate and manage future potential environmental and social impacts from the activities of solar rooftop and grid connected solar projects during implementation as well as operation.

 

• The Solar roof-top project will not impact any building of heritage significance (for example, mosque, heritage sites or cultural sites) in Bangladesh or cause any loss to biodiversity or natural habitats. There will be no land acquisition resulting involuntary resettlement or will not create any social conflicts (like; Tribal peoples/Small Ethnic Community issues). However, there may be situations where a neighboring property’s tree (including protected species) may hinder the solar panel operation which needs to be cut down. Also, Neighboring properties may be affected due to sunlight reflection from the panels - If the panels are angled towards windows, doors or a balcony. If the reflection affects the neighbor’s for a prolonged period of the year, it may become a source of grievance. This project does not create any impact on the physical environment like air, water (surface & ground water) and noise. The availability and use of personal protective equipment to follow the environmental health and safety compliances would need to be closely monitored continuously during the constructional and operational phases.
• The Grid-Tied Solar Power Project shall be appraised based on the step-by step process beginning with the primary environmental and social screening stage which measures the impacts requiring appropriate mitigation measures. An Environmental impacts assessment need to be carried out considering present environmental setting of the project area, and nature and extent of the proposed activities. Potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project activities are classified as:

1. Impacts during pre-construction- associated with the land use only
2. Construction phase- the major impact associated with the biological environment, physical environment (like; air, noise, water, soil quality) and human environment.
3.  Impacts during operation phase- main impact is associated with heat generation. The heat may be transferred by convection, radiation and conduction method.

 

 

Summit Barisal Power Limited (SBPL) has been awarded to design, engineer, manufacture, finance, construct, complete, permit, test, commission, insure, own, operate and maintain a 110 MW Power Plant to generate and supply electricity to Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for a period of 15 years as an Independent Power Plant (IPP). Considering the importance of the project to meet the power demand, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) along with some other multilateral financial institutions is considering to finance the project.

According to the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 of Bangladesh Government, industrial projects in Bangladesh have been categorized into four classes—Green, Amber A, Amber B and Red. Considering the magnitude of generating pollution, power plant project has been classified as Red Category project. So, SBPL project has fallen into Red category. According to the Safeguard Policy statement, 2009 of Asian Development Bank (ADB), power plant project of about 110 MW capacity falls into category B due to the localized impact. As a part of environmental compliance, there is a requirement for preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) according to ECR, 1997 of Department of Environment (DOE) and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report according to SPS, 2009 of ADB. The content of IEE of ADB is almost similar to EIA of DOE, except the public consultation aspects as is required by ADB. SBPL has already engaged Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) to prepare the IEE according to the requirement of ADB as well as the DOE.

NOx, SOx, noise and lube oil are the main issues to consider from environmental pollution perspective of the said power plants. As a guiding standard, SBPL has to comply with the national standards of Bangladesh. Where national standards are not available, SBPL has to comply with the best practices like ‘Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines of IFC’.

 

IDCOL is careful about maintaining environmental and social safeguards. It encourages all, having any complain or observation regarding any matter of the Projects, to contact IDCOL management.

 

For the Environmental Impact Assessment Report please click on the link below:

 

 

Summit Narayangonj Power Unit-II Limited (SNPU2L) has been awarded to design, engineer, manufacture, finance, construct, complete, permit, test, commission, insure, own, operate and maintain a 55 MW Power Plant to generate and supply electricity to Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for a period of 15 years as an Independent Power Plant (IPP). Considering the importance of the project to meet the power demand, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) along with some other multilateral financial institutions is considering to finance the project.

According to the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 of Bangladesh Government, industrial projects in Bangladesh have been categorized into four classes—Green, Amber A, Amber B and Red. Considering the magnitude of generating pollution, power plant project has been classified as Red Category project. So, SNPU2L project has fallen into Red category. According to the Safeguard Policy statement, 2009 of Asian Development Bank (ADB), power plant project of about 110 MW capacity falls into category B due to the localized impact. As a part of environmental compliance, there is a requirement for preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) according to ECR, 1997 of Department of Environment (DOE) and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report according to SPS, 2009 of ADB. The content of IEE of ADB is almost similar to EIA of DOE, except the public consultation aspects as is required by ADB. SNPU2L has already engaged Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) to prepare the IEE according to the requirement of ADB as well as the DOE.

NOx, SOx, noise and lube oil are the main issues to consider from environmental pollution perspective of the said power plants. As a guiding standard, SNPU2L has to comply with the national standards of Bangladesh. Where national standards are not available, SNPU2L has to comply with the best practices like ‘Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines of IFC’.

 

IDCOL is careful about maintaining environmental and social safeguards. It encourages all, having any complain or observation regarding any matter of the Projects, to contact IDCOL management.

 

For the Environmental Impact Assessment Report please click on the link below: