Steps will be taken to import clean energy from the neighbouring nations alongside the ongoing efforts to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid.

He revealed the plan while addressing a presentation session of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) on the country’s power transmission plan at a city hotel on Saturday.

Nasrul said new sources of renewable energies are coming up to boost the energy mix against the backdrop of global climate change.

Held with power secretary Habibur Rahman in the chair, the function was also addressed by Planning Commission member Sharifa Khan. Additional secretary of the power division Nurul Alam conducted the event.

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Director of Power Grid Company India Limited Abhay Chowdhury made a presentation on the topic.

Nasrul mentioned that efforts are being made to modernize and streamline the transmission system of the country.

“The process of modernizing the transmission and distribution systems is underway. Various projects have been taken to develop the distribution system,” he added.

Nasrul said there must be an automatic frequency control for all kinds of electricity like renewable energy, coal-fired power, nuclear power, oil and gas-fired power plants to synchronize with the transmission system.

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The state minister said renewable energy and its transmission system would be included in the integrated master plan.

Nasrul said the government has a plan to generate 40 percent of electricity from renewable energy by 2041. “Our challenge is to provide uninterrupted electricity at affordable prices,” he added.