Solar-Biomass Hybrid System, an Approach for Rural Electrifiation in Bangladesh

Abstract

Electrification is one of the most important factors for development of a country. Lack of access to electricity is a major impediments to the economic growth of a nation. The geo- location of Bangladesh along with the limited reserve of conventional fuel arise the demand to find alternative energy source for electrification across the country. To achieve the overall development of the country electrifying more rural area is a demand of time. This research work represents a HOMER based feasibility analysis for an off grid hybrid renewable energy system for a remote village in Mymensingh. Detailed analysis for a hybrid energy system was done to compare with a conventional diesel based generation system. The hybrid renewable energy model developed on this study has proved to be more efficient in terms of economic analysis and environment friendly characteristics. The main objective of this research work is to reduce energy inadequacy and electrify more rural areas by using the renewable resources of the country.