Current energy scenario and future prospect of renewable energy in Bangladesh

Among the renewable energy sources, biomass is found to be the most effective and utilizable. Potential electricity generation from biomass is 312.608 terawatt hour (TWh), where only 44.52 TWh is utilized. On the other hand, solar home system (SHS) has shown positive impact on socio-economic development in the rural areas by alleviating poverty and creating jobs. To assure national energy security, and aiming to provide constant and quality power supply to all citizens of Bangladesh, Government of People׳s Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) must strive to double its effort towards attaining greater renewable energy share by conversion, utilization and dissemination.