Feasibility Study of Renewable Hybrid System for Island Bhola (Char Fasson) A Case Study

Abstract

The global demand of energy is increasing day by owing to population growth, economic prosperity and technical innovation, the planet is getting more complicated every day. On the other hand, the natural sources of energy like coal, gas, fossil fuel are diminishing exponentially. Local renewable energy sources can overcome this scarcity without massive investment. Countries like Bangladesh are as well trying to utilize renewable energy sources to satisfy their growing demand. People in the remote area like Bhola (Char Fasson) have been suffering from insufficient electricity for many years. Considering the availability of enough wave height and velocity of Bay of Bengal and wind power in the shoreline makes Bhola a suitable place for this hybrid power generation system. HOMER simulation software was used to conduct the study, design, and simulation of this Hybrid Renewable Power Generation System. The aim is to produce 16 MW power and to provide electricity to 91200 households and other non-residential loads. Cost per unit is $0.26 and initial cost is $142M and other post calculations are also done via HOMER software