Bangladesh has a huge potential for utilizing renewable energy with the
availability of sources for solar, wind, hydro, and biogas. This paper
provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential for renewable energy
sources and predicts optimal sites for renewable plant implementation
in Bangladesh. A country-wise mapping approach is followed by validation
of prediction using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
known as Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) which will aid in the
planning and execution of Bangladesh’s upcoming expansion of renewable
farms and will also be a useful tool for policymakers. Moreover,
an economic analysis for 50 MW solar and wind power plant has been
presented to estimate the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCoE) of the
system and society. This work predicts the enormous potential for the
expansion of renewable energy by assessing the appropriate future sites,
economic viability, and cost estimation from Bangladesh’s perspective.
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