Dhaka: Bangladesh's first solar energy lab has been launched in Dhaka, marking a significant step forward in the country's renewable energy sector. The lab, equipped with Energy Storage System (ESS) facilities, was established through a partnership between China's telecom giant Huawei and the Center for Energy Research (CER) of United International University (UIU), and is located on the UIU premises. According to Namibia Press Agency, the lab's inauguration took place on Saturday and is funded by Huawei. A key objective of the new facilities is to enhance capacity building and human resource development in the renewable energy sector. In collaboration with CER, UIU, Huawei plans to develop specialized course content to provide training tailored to Bangladesh's market needs. This training will encompass the latest research and technological advancements in renewable energy technology, digital power, and smart energy solutions. The launch event also featured a seminar titled "The Role of Smart Grid in the Fu ture Power System," attended by notable figures including Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, adviser for Bangladesh's Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, and chief executive officer of Huawei Bangladesh, Pan Junfeng. Pan highlighted that, by the end of 2023, Huawei Digital Power had played a crucial role in building over 600 MW of Digital Power plants in Bangladesh, generating 437.5 million kWh of green power and reducing carbon emissions by 207,867 tons, the equivalent of planting 284,450 trees. He emphasized the joint potential of Huawei and UIU's energy research center to provide valuable learning opportunities through the new solar lab. Khan noted the importance of integrating renewable sources like solar and wind into the energy grid and expressed the need to advance towards a smart grid system, prioritizing battery storage solutions. Yao underscored the growing importance of new energy as a key area of economic and trade cooperation between China and Ban gladesh, and expressed China's willingness to support Bangladesh's development in new energy fields. The modern solar energy lab is set to be the first photovoltaic and energy storage solution model in Bangladesh, promising to contribute to the country's sustainable energy future.