Journal article
Renewable energy in Bangladesh: current situation and future prospect
International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol.39(2), pp.132-175
07/02/2020
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Abstract
Energy insufficiency is obstructing the socio-economic and industrial improvement of Bangladesh. Renewable energy contributes about 560 Megawatt (MW) of the total electricity production of 20,430 MW, which can be a sustainable solution to the demand-supply crisis.
This paper, summarises the current energy situation of Bangladesh and examines the available renewable energy resources and their future prospect. It has been revealed that Bangladesh is heavily (62%) relying on natural gas although government has already taken steps to generate electricity from renewable energy sources. Current policies and legislations related to generation of renewable energy in Bangladesh have been discussed explicitly. Finally, some suggestions have been made to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in the country, in addition to the renewable energy.
Details
- Title
- Renewable energy in Bangladesh: current situation and future prospect
- Creators
- Mahadi Hasan Masud (Author) - School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, BangladeshMd Nuruzzaman (Author) - School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, AustraliaRaju Ahamed (Author) - School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, AustraliaAnan Ashrabi Ananno (Author) - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, BangladeshA. N. M. Amanullah Tomal (Author) - Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Southern Cross University, Australia
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol.39(2), pp.132-175
- Identifiers
- 991012927058902368
- Academic Unit
- Environmental Analysis Laboratory
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article