Adoption of renewable energy technology adoption among apparel exporters in Bangladesh: Current state and future pathways

Working paper 4 Dec 2025 Energy and Sustainable Growth

The study shows that while around a third of Bangladeshi apparel exporters have adopted renewable energy technology, mainly rooftop solar, the installed capacity remains too small to meet factory needs. It finds that high upfront costs hinder wider uptake, and it highlights the need for coordinated policies to support a competitive and sustainable energy transition.