Geothermal map of Bangladesh. (Guha et al., 2010) |
An expert claimed on Wednesday that Bangladesh can generate thousands of megawatts of electricity using geothermal technology without burning conventional energy in power plants, reports BSS.
Addressing a press conference at National Press Club in the city, Member of International Geothermal Association (IGA), Mosarof Hossain Montu made this claim and demanded investing climate change funds of the United Nations in generation of power through geothermal technology in the country.