Interviews
POWERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Sincos Green Tech Ltd. Shaping Bangladesh’s Solar Revolution
As Bangladesh accelerates toward its renewable energy goals, one name is quietly but confidently redefining the country’s solar landscape — Sincos Green Tech Ltd. Backed by over four decades of engineering legacy, this company is bridging heritage with innovation, transforming how industries and individuals approach sustainable energy.
“Sincos Technologies Ltd has been a household name in the industry for more than 41 years,” says Mr. Md. Yousuf Rana, Director of Sincos Green Tech Ltd. “We are a fully engineering-based group with different wings — Sincos Automation, Sincos Engineering, Sincos HighTech — and two years ago, we launched Sincos Green Tech to focus on customized solar solutions.”
That legacy gives Sincos a distinct advantage. In just two years, the company has generated nearly 40 megawatts of electricity through solar installations across Bangladesh. Its team — drawn from decades of field experience — brings a rare precision to every stage of solar implementation, from design to commissioning.
“Workmanship is everything in this business,” Mr. Yousuf explains. “Integrating a solar panel, stabilizing the system, installing mounting structures, doing load calculations — each step requires technical mastery. Our trained team ensures the installation process is smooth, efficient, and long-lasting. Performance in the market is doing our brand marketing for us.”
From Feasibility to Future: A Smart Approach to EPC In a world where solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) is being redefined by AI, data, and smart grids, Sincos is already several steps ahead. The company integrates AI-driven monitoring systems into its solar solutions, allowing clients to track performance in real time. “We’ve been working with AI long before we entered the solar sector,” shares Mr. Yousuf. “That’s why every project we deliver comes with an end-to-end AI control and data system — at no additional cost to the customer.”
This means clients can make real-time decisions, analyze consumption, and maximize efficiency through data-backed insights. What truly sets Sincos apart, however, is its customer-centric philosophy: “We don’t just sell products; we sell service,” says Mr. Yousuf.
From installation to post-deployment counselling, Sincos maintains long-term engagement with its clients — ensuring that they understand and optimize their energy output. The company’s systems are also smart-grid ready, designed to automatically adapt once Bangladesh’s national grid transitions to a more intelligent, connected framework. “Our systems are already built to sync with the smart grid,” Mr. Yousuf notes. “So when that shift happens — and it will — we’ll be ready from day one.”
HBRC’s climate-adaptive designs include raised-platform or stilt houses for flood-prone and tidal surge-prone areas, lightweight ferrocement portable shelters for disaster -affected communities, and cavity-wall and sandwich-panel systems that provide insulation against extreme temperatures. These innovations significantly enhance the structural durability, thermal comfort, and disaster- resilience of homes.
Balancing Affordability and Efficiency
Bangladesh’s energy market remains highly price-sensitive, but Sincos emphasizes education over shortcuts. The company actively helps clients understand why paying slightly more upfront for monocrystalline panels — which are 24–30% more efficient than polycrystalline — delivers greater long-term returns.
“People need to understand that these panels are not built for one or two years — they can last up to 20,” Mr. Yousuf points out. “A little more investment today ensures higher efficiency and lower maintenance tomorrow.”
While thin-film panels offer flexibility and aesthetic appeal, they are less efficient and costlier. Yet, Sincos sees growing curiosity among clients as sustainability becomes a compliance requirement. Increasingly, industry owners and corporate managers are making informed choices, often preferring efficient and future-proof technologies. “We’re even installing panels on boundary walls,” he adds with a smile. “Innovation is the only way to make renewable energy work in a dense market like ours.”
Solar Architecture and the Future of Urban Spaces
In cities like Dhaka, where space is a luxury, Sincos is pioneering rooftop, ground-mounted, and canopy solar solutions. These models allow for the use of every available inch without compromising functionality or design. “Rooftop solutions are naturally becoming more popular due to land scarcity,” Mr. Yousuf explains. “Architects and developers are now planning their buildings to accommodate solar from the start. We’re hoping for smart building codes in the future that will make solar integration a part of urban design.”
Sincos conducts detailed risk assessments for every installation, ensuring both safety and performance — a crucial step in dense urban environments.
Beyond Buzzwords: Sustainability as Survival
For Sincos, sustainability isn’t a marketing phrase — it’s a business principle. With Bangladesh’s open economy and globalized supply chain, compliance and transparency are essential.
“Even if a client asks for a cheaper solution, we can’t compromise compliance,” says Mr. Yousuf. “These projects have a lifespan of 20 years — we have to ensure they perform sustainably throughout.”
Sincos adheres strictly to Tier-1 certified components, ensuring durability and ethical sourcing. As global buyers increasingly demand green compliance — especially in sectors like RMG — companies in Bangladesh are
recognizing sustainability as a survival criterion, not an option.
“Within the next 5 to 10 years, there will be no factory that isn’t compliant,” predicts Mr. Yousuf.
Towards a Smarter, Greener Grid
The journey to net-zero energy is a long one, and Mr. Yousuf admits that while Bangladesh’s ambitions are bold, the path is achievable with collective effort.
“Net-zero within 10 to 15 years is ambitious,” he says. “It means producing as much energy as we consume — through solar, wind, biomass, and other green sources. We’re not there yet, but we’re moving in that direction.”
Sincos Green Tech is supporting this transition through AI systems, data analytics, and smart installations that prepare clients for the energy ecosystem of tomorrow. However, the key lies in upgrading the national grid.
“The grid system in Bangladesh isn’t stable enough yet,” Mr. Yousuf explains. “The government and private sector need to work together to build a true smart grid. Once that’s in place, we can realistically achieve 30% of our net-zero goals within the next decade.”
The Green Horizon
Sincos Green Tech stands as a model for how experience, technology, and responsibility can merge to create a more sustainable energy future for Bangladesh. Their story is one of evolution — from engineering excellence to environmental leadership.
With each solar panel installed, the company is not just generating electricity — it’s powering the nation’s transition toward a cleaner, smarter tomorrow.
BUILDING A GREENER FUTURE
How SQ Wires & Cables Envisions Sustainable Housing in Bangladesh
The construction and housing industry in Bangladesh is standing at a turning point. As the effects of climate change grow more severe and cities face mounting resource pressures, sustainable housing is no longer a niche ambition — it is a necessity. Recognizing this, stakeholders across architecture, housing, and equipment manufacturing are beginning to explore greener alternatives.
To understand how the private sector is addressing this transition, we spoke with Mr. Md Abdullah Al Masum, Sales & Marketing Director of SQ Wires & Cables Co. Ltd., part of the diversified SQ Group. With years of experience in guiding the sales strategy of one of Bangladesh’s leading wire and cable manufacturers, Mr. Masum has a unique perspective on how electrical infrastructure and building components can contribute to greener living.
The Urgency of Green Housing in Bangladesh
Globally, the construction sector accounts for almost 37% of energy-related CO₂ emissions (IEA, 2023). In Bangladesh, the rapid pace of urbanization has made construction one of the biggest consumers of energy, materials, and water. According to the Climate Action Roadmaps for Buildings and Construction Bangladesh, transitioning to sustainable buildings is critical if the country is to meet its emission-reduction commitments.
Recent updates to the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC 2020) reflect this urgency, introducing requirements for energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and water-saving features. Yet, as Mr. Masum points out, regulation is only one piece of the puzzle: “When it comes to implementation, the private sector has to lead with innovation and practical solutions.”
Innovation in Electrical Infrastructure
For SQ Wires & Cables, sustainable housing begins with smarter, safer electrical components. Mr. Masum highlighted the company’s work in producing solar cables made with annealed tinned copper and UV-resistant, low-smoke, zero-halogen compounds.
“These cables are not only durable but also designed to handle higher current capacities with thinner insulation, which reduces material use,” he explained. The company is planning to set up a dedicated solar cable plant at the Mirsharai Economic Zone, equipped with advanced technologies such as electron beam crosslinked co-polymer insulation — an innovation that will allow for improved efficiency and greater resilience in solar power systems.
Indirectly, Mr. Masum emphasized that these steps are crucial for making rooftop solar and renewable integration more accessible in Bangladesh’s housing sector, where adoption has been slow due to the lack of reliable, affordable components.
Waste Minimization and the Circular Economy
When asked about the global construction industry’s emphasis on “reduce, reuse, recycle,” Mr. Masum admitted that Bangladesh still has a long way to go. SQ Wires & Cables does not yet operate its own recycling plant for copper. Instead, waste copper is sold to outside buyers, while some PVC waste is reused as filler material, with the rest also sold externally.
While these practices prevent complete wastage, they highlight the gap in Bangladesh’s manufacturing ecosystem — the absence of integrated recycling facilities. This is not unique to SQ; across the industry, limited infrastructure for material recovery hampers efforts to build a truly circular economy.
Energy Efficiency Beyond Wires
Sustainable housing also depends on design and planning. Mr. Masum underscored the role of energy-efficient wiring systems in reducing transmission losses and enabling smart monitoring. He suggested that homes of the future should be built “solar-ready,” with inbuilt wiring pathways and junctions designed to accommodate rooftop panels, inverters, and even battery storage.
This aligns with global research showing that green buildings can reduce energy consumption by 20–30% compared to conventional designs (World Green Building Council). For Bangladesh, where electricity demand is growing at an estimated 10% annually, such savings could significantly ease the strain on the national grid.
The Water Dimension in Green Housing
Although SQ Wires & Cables primarily operates in electrical solutions, Mr. Masum stressed that housing sustainability is holistic. He pointed out that rainwater harvesting systems, greywater recycling, and low-flow fixtures must become standard in residential projects. In a flood-prone country like Bangladesh, effective water management reduces not only stress on municipal supply but also the risks of waterlogging and urban flooding.
Challenges on the Path to Sustainability
Despite clear opportunities, Mr. Masum acknowledged that the road ahead is difficult.
• High upfront costs: Many developers remain hesitant to adopt green measures, fearing buyers won’t pay a premium for features like solar wiring or water recycling systems.
• Skill gaps: A lack of trained architects, engineers, and electricians means sustainable practices are not always implemented correctly.
• Weak enforcement: While BNBC 2020 mandates sustainability, poor oversight allows projects to bypass compliance.
• Supply chain limits: Imported green materials and advanced components remain costly and scarce, delaying adoption.
These points echo findings from academic research, which identifies cost, lack of awareness, and limited technical expertise as the key barriers to green housing adoption in Bangladesh.
Opportunities for Scaling Green Housing
Mr. Masum believes that despite the barriers, there are strong levers to mainstream sustainable housing in Bangladesh.
• Policy and incentives: Tax breaks, subsidized green home loans, and fast-tracked approvals could encourage developers.
• Standardization: Developing modular, off-the-shelf green components — such as preassembled solar-ready wiring kits — can lower design and labor costs.
• Training and awareness: Collaboration between government, academia, and industry can upskill professionals and build consumer awareness.
• International funding: Bangladesh, being climate-vulnerable, is well-positioned to access global climate finance for housing projects.
In Mr. Masum’s words: “With the right collaboration, we can turn scattered experiments into mainstream practice.” The Role of SQ Wires & Cables in the Transition As one of the country’s leading cable manufacturers, SQ Wires & Cables has the ability to influence standards and consumer expectations. By developing solar-specific products, experimenting with eco-friendly compounds, and planning new facilities at Mirsharai, the company is positioning itself as a partner in Bangladesh’s sustainable housing movement.
Mr. Masum stressed that industry players like SQ cannot work in isolation: “It has to be a collective effort — from policymakers, real estate developers, manufacturers, and end-users. Only then can we make sustainability the new normal.”
A Way Forward
Bangladesh’s housing sector stands at a crossroads. One path continues with business as usual — resource-hungry, inefficient, and environmentally harmful. The other embraces innovation, regulation, and collective action to build resilient, energy-efficient homes that safeguard both people and the planet.
The perspective of Mr. Md Abdullah Al Masum illustrates that while the challenges are daunting, the opportunities are equally compelling. From advanced solar cables to modular wiring systems and better recycling practices, the seeds of change are already being sown. The task now is to nurture them into a full-fledged movement.