# UK-backed programme supports 3.3 million solar systems in Bangladesh

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Topic: World · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-11-04T10:32:23.767Z · Updated: 2026-11-04T10:32:23.767Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/uk-backed-programme-supports-3-3-million-solar-systems-in-bangladesh-60f1e6f6

The UK Foreign Office says its Carbon Initiative for Development has helped expand solar power access in rural and off-grid communities.

- The initiative has supported around 3.3 million solar home systems in Bangladesh, according to the Foreign Office.

Why it matters: The Foreign Office says UK support has helped more than 10 million people gain improved access to clean energy.

## Original sources

- [UK Foreign Office](<https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/bringing-clean-solar-power-to-communities-in-bangladesh>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Foreign Office 2026 · Original report: 2026-11-04T09:30:06.000Z

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