Megawatt ambition is darkening Bangladesh’s power future

Megawatt ambition is darkening Bangladesh’s power future

On the banks of the Padma River, the twin domes of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant rise as a US$12.65 billion monument to Bangladesh’s soaring developmental aspirations. Built with Russian credit and technology, it promises 2,400MW of carbon-free baseload power. Yet, as the giant nears completion, it serves as a poignant metaphor for the South […] The post Megawatt ambition is darkening Bangladesh’s power future appeared first on Asia Times.

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