Prospects of Renewable Energy with Respect to Energy Reserve in Bangladesh

Abstract

Bangladesh is facing daunting challenges for electricity that will exceed domestic supply capabilities within a few years. Oil, Coal and Gas are the traditional sources of Bangladesh. It will be finished within 2100 centuries. But Bangladesh will face the problem immediately. Bangladesh basically depends on gas based electricity. Gas is the mineral sources in Bangladesh. This paper presents a comprehensive study on current energy scenario in Bangladesh and demonstrates the potential of renewable energy resources that could be integrated through national energy planning and therefore, be a step in the right direction for a sustainable development of the country. It will therefore, be necessary to tap all sources of renewable energy and to use these in an efficient converted form for benefit of the people. Primarily this will be done in remote inaccessible un- electrified area in a standalone system where grid expansion is expensive. This energy conversion will reduce pressure on the national power demand. This will not only save excessive grid expansion cost but will also keep environment friendly. Bangladesh is endowed with plentiful supply of renewable sources of energy. Out of various renewable sources solar, biomass, peat, and hydro-power can be effectively used in Bangladesh (Government of Bangladesh, 1991). Renewable energy practices in Bangladesh are: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass Energy and Hydro-power energy. The interest in renewable energy has been revived over last few years, especially after global awareness regarding the ill effects of fossil fuel burning. Energy is the source of growth and the mover for economic and social development of a nation and its people