ASSESSING THE PRESENT SCENARIO OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES IN BANGLADESH

Renewable Energy

As part of its journey toward sustainable development, Bangladesh has been regularly examining its renewable energy (RE) resources using a range of technologies. One of the first renewable energy sources to show practicality was hydroelectricity at Kaptai, Rangamati. But since then, several RE technologies have been studied, including wind, solar, biomass, waste to energy, micro-hydro, wave, and tidal energy. Among these, biomass has a consistent potential, while wind energy has a few possible applications. The majority of prospective renewable energy projects appear to be focused on solar photovoltaics (PV), the most futuristic technology. This article discusses the variety of renewable energy resources currently implemented with various technologies within the geological and geographic setting of Bangladesh. It also provides details on projects that are already underway, ones that are planned, and feasibility studies that are still being considered for use in commercial development. The chapters explore possibilities of various technologies, identifies these potentials, evaluates them against ideal standards.

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