Overview of Power Generation Sector of Bangladesh and Proposed Grid Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System

Electricity is the most usable form of energy, and one of the most crucial strategic issues for the sustainable\ud development of a country. The projection of demand of electricity is an integral part of the planning process.\ud Severe power crisis compelled the government to enter into contractual agreements for high-cost temporary\ud solution such as rental power and small IPPS, on an emergency basis, most of these are diesel or liquid-fuel\ud based. Load shading is an acute problem for the country. The country is confronting a simultaneous shortage of\ud electricity. However, the country has substantial amount of renewable energy resources. The overview of power\ud generation section of Bangladesh is presented; the potentiality of renewable energy sources in Bangladesh is\ud discussed. Finally, a grid connected hybrid renewable energy system is proposed to overcome the problem of\ud power crisis using sustainable clean energy at rural area