Walton’s Waterside Wonder: Floating Solar Power Plant Sets New Milestone
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, Bangladesh’s leading global electronics and technology brand, has established a 1-megawatt floating solar power project on the waterbody of its headquarters in Chandra, Gazipur. The initiative marks the largest privately built floating solar power plant in the country.
Previously, a 2.3-megawatt solar power project was set up in Bulonpur, Chapainawabganj, with 0.8 megawatts of floating panels installed over a reservoir. Walton stated that this new project is part of its broader effort to implement renewable, clean, and green energy initiatives—aimed at achieving zero carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Speaking about the milestone, Mostafizur Rahman Raju, Head of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) at Walton, said, “Through the establishment of this floating solar power plant, Walton has set a new milestone and an exemplary standard for the use of renewable and sustainable energy in Bangladesh’s industrial sector. It demonstrates that future industrial development can be environmentally friendly and that real progress lies in maintaining harmony between nature and technology.”
He explained that the floating solar plant not only generates power but also contributes to fish farming, land conservation, reduced water evaporation, and environmental protection. When the factory is closed or operating at partial capacity, the surplus electricity is supplied to the national grid through a net metering system, positively contributing to national power supply.
Walton has already taken initiatives to set up two more floating solar power plants on other waterbodies, expanding the company’s commitment to renewable energy use.
Mostafizur Rahman added that the floating structures used in the project are made of food-grade plastic, making them completely safe for water and aquatic life. The panels are positioned in a way that does not disrupt the natural life cycle of fish. The system is designed to operate sustainably for up to 20 years.
According to a press release issued on Sunday, October 26, Walton has also implemented a 10-megawatt rooftop solar project across the roofs, sidewalks, and open spaces of its headquarters, further enhancing renewable energy use.
The company is additionally engaged in water conservation and reuse, safely recycling about 75 percent of treated water through its Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Walton is also playing a vital role in environmental protection through e-waste collection and processing, as well as plastic recycling and upcycling, ensuring efficient resource utilization and waste reduction.
Through these sustainability initiatives, Walton has successfully reduced 911,823 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions and achieved an overall 10 percent reduction in its carbon footprint.
