Walton sets up 2.16MW solar power plant

Walton has set up a 2.16 megawatt solar power plant at its headquarters at Chandra in Gazipur as a part of its initiative of phasing out 18 megawatt power by next year.

Nasrul Hamid, state minister for power, energy and mineral resources, inaugurated the rooftop solar power plant at Walton Hi-Tech Industries' headquarters in Gazipur on Sunday, a press release said. "Walton is much advanced in energy saving. They have taken massive plans for renewable, clean energy. They are making proper water usages," he said.

"Walton is moving towards sustainability. It's a great thing for Bangladesh. The more power generation, more supply and more consumption will lead to improved human development index and industrial development as well."

"It's not easy to establish a super factory in such a short time. But, Walton has made it. I am so happy that we have a world-class factory. All kinds of home appliances are now manufactured in our country," Hamid said.

"The Prime Minister's dream of building a knowledge-based, developed and prosperous Bangladesh by 2041 will be possible for local companies like Walton.

We hope that Walton will become the top global brand and will represent Bangladesh in the world," said Zunaid Ahmed Palak, state minister for information and communication technology.

"The development of the industry has been possible for 100 per cent electrification. If the industry-friendly policies that have been formulated in the last decade continue, at least ten more billion dollar companies like Walton will flourish in the near future," said Golam Murshed, chief executive officer of Walton Group.

Md Liakat Ali, deputy managing director of Walton Digi-Tech Industries, was also present.