Md. Rubel Ali Biswash1*, Md. Moniruzzaman2, Md. Sarowar Hossain Chowdhury2, Dipa Saha2, Md Motasim Billah2, Al Helal2, and S.M. Abir Hasan2
1Atomic Energy Centre, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2Engineering Division, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, West Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
*Correspondence: rubelalibiwas16@gmail.com (Md. Rubel Ali Biswash, Engineer-EEE, E&G.S Division, Atomic Energy Center, Shahbagh, Dhaka).
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ABSTRACT
Electrification of the rural areas which are located far from the grid is comparatively more expensive due to the high cost associated with power transmission. Renewable energy-based hybrid micro-grid systems can be a cost-effective method for the supply of electricity in these remote areas. This study aims at assessing the technical and economic viability of a hybrid micro-grid system for rural areas of Bangladesh. A hybrid microgrid system consisting of PV solar cells, wind turbine, and Diesel Generator has been designed for remote regions of Kuakata, Patuakhali. A combination of different technologies capable of generating electricity has been used to ensure the reliable and continuous supply of electrical power. HOMER, a simulation software, has been used for optimizing multiple energy sources to maintain an uninterrupted supply of power in a cost-effective way. Finally, cost analysis and consistency checking have been done by another simulation software called RETScreen.
Keywords: Renewable energy, Microgrid System, Kuakata, Simulation, Power, HOMER, and RETScreen.
Citation: Biswash MRA, Moniruzzaman M, Chowdhury MSH, Saha D, Billah MM, Helal A, and Hasan SMA. (2022). Design and simulation of a hybrid microgrid system for remote areas of Kuakata, Bangladesh. Aust. J. Eng. Innov. Technol., 4(1), 08-12. https://doi.org/10.34104/ajeit.022.008012
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