Walton has set up a rooftop solar power plant to meet the power demand of the factory by producing environmentally friendly natural energy. In this regard, a 2.16 MW power plant has been set up at Walton Hi-Tech Industry at Bara Kalampur in Gazipur. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak inaugurated the solar power plant on Sunday.
Earlier, Golam Murshed, the Managing Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, showed the entire factory to two state ministers. At the same time, he said, Walton’s technology products ‘Made in Bangladesh’ are being exported to more than 40 countries around the globe; which includes TVs, refrigerators, mobiles and laptops. The 2.16 MW rooftop solar power plant, inaugurated today will be upgraded to 18 MW in phases.
By inaugurating the power plant, Nasrul Hamid Bipu said that united efforts should be made to increase the use of clean energy. Co-generation or tri-generation initiatives should be taken. To this end, the power department is motivating and cooperating with the industrial establishments. We welcome this initiative in its continuation.
Liaquat Ali Bhuiyan, DMD, Walton DG-Tech Industries and other senior officials of the company were present at that time.
The Ministers of State reviewed the various initiatives, research and innovation activities undertaken by Walton on Green Energy Management and the world class product manufacturing process. They also unveiled the second unit of Walton’s new model printer and motherboard production plant.
After the inspection, Nasrul Hamid said that Walton is very advanced in energy saving. That is why they have taken a big plan. Making good use of water. Walton is moving towards the most sustainable mode. This is a big issue for Bangladesh. As the use of electricity increases, so does the supply of energy, so does human development. There will be development of industrial sector.
He added that it is not an easy task to set up a super factory in Bangladesh in such a short time. Walton made that possible. Nice to see you have a world class factory. Everything for home appliances is being made in one’s own country. Everyone who works at Walton is passionate. Here 30,000 workers work like a family.
The Minister of State for Power said that star leveling will be done from next year to determine the energy saving capacity of the products produced and imported by Bangladesh.
Zunaid Ahmed Palak said that Walton has created huge employment in a short period of time by utilizing the policy support given by the government. Contributing to the national economy. The story of Walton moving forward makes us more courageous, inspiring. The dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister to build a knowledge-based developed and prosperous Bangladesh by 2041 will be possible for local companies like Walton. Our expectation is that Walton will become the top global brand and will represent Bangladesh in the world.
On behalf of the Walton family, Golam Murshed congratulated the power department on receiving the Independence Award. He said that this industry has developed due to 100% electrification. I am hopeful that at least ten more billion-dollar companies like Walton will be formed in the near future if the industry friendly policies that have been formulated in the last one century continue.
Earlier, the state ministers arrived at the Walton headquarters and enjoyed a documentary on various steps taken by Walton to achieve sustainable development activities under the ‘Better Bangladesh Tomorrow’ initiative. They then toured the well-equipped product display center. Later they observed the manufacturing process of Walton’s refrigerator, compressor and motherboard.
