Design and optimal cost analysis of hybrid power system for Kutubdia island of Bangladesh

Abstract

Hybrid power system is the newest idea of utilizing renewable energy resources for generating electricity. Power generation largely depends on fossil fuel and as the total amount of reserved fossil fuel is decreasing we have to search for new resources for power generation. Hybrid power system usually demonstrates lower cost of production and higher reliability than the power system only using one renewable source. Geographically, Bangladesh is situated in an area having many renewable resources. Utilization of these resources could help to minimize the power crisis of Bangladesh. As Bangladesh has a large coastal area, we can have moderate wind speed and tidal wave throughout the year. A hybrid power system utilizing wind and tidal energy will be effective to generate power in the coastal areas. This paper shows the design and optimal cost analysis of a hybrid power system using wind and tidal energy in the Kutubdia island of Bangladesh.