Greening the grid: A comprehensive review of renewable energy in Bangladesh

Faysal Ahamed Akash; Shaik Muntasir Shovon; Wahida Rahman; Md Abdur Rahman; Prosenjeet Chakraborty; Minhaj Uddin Monir

Heliyon (Mar 2024)

Greening the grid: A comprehensive review of renewable energy in Bangladesh

Faysal Ahamed Akash,
Shaik Muntasir Shovon,
Wahida Rahman,
Md Abdur Rahman,
Prosenjeet Chakraborty,
Minhaj Uddin Monir

Affiliations

Faysal Ahamed Akash: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Energy Conversion Laboratory, Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
Shaik Muntasir Shovon: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Energy Conversion Laboratory, Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
Wahida Rahman: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Energy Conversion Laboratory, Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
Md Abdur Rahman: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Energy Conversion Laboratory, Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
Prosenjeet Chakraborty: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Energy Conversion Laboratory, Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
Minhaj Uddin Monir: Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Energy Conversion Laboratory, Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh; Corresponding author. Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 10, no. 5
p. e27477

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The escalating global demand for energy has coincided with economic development, while Bangladesh's reliance on renewable energy remains modest at 4.59%. Investigating economically viable solutions such as solar, biomass, and other renewable sources, the research underscores the pivotal role of sound policies and a strategic plan in transforming the current energy landscape. Despite facing various challenges, particularly in technology, the implementation of sound policies and a strategic plan can substantially alter the current landscape. By reviewing the Renewable Energy Policy of 2008 and incorporating recommendations from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2023, this paper not only delves into challenges and future prospects but also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aimed at achieving affordable and clean energy. This study contributes valuable insights by proposing methodologies to generate renewable energy by offering a comprehensive overview of the present energy scenario in Bangladesh, with a focus on strategic policy recommendations, thus surpassing previous efforts in the literature. The paper, in its entirety, strives to foster the adoption of renewable energy while concurrently mitigating reliance on conventional fossil fuels.

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ISSN: 2405-8440 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Science (General); Social Sciences: Social sciences (General)
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