Transition towards sustainable energy production: where does Bangladesh stand as the worst hit by climate change?

Abstract

Bangladesh is the seventh climate risky country in the world located in South Asia. Progressive economic growth, rapid industrialization and other development efforts are transforming Bangladesh towards a middle-income country. To cope up with the rapid economic growth, the energy supply needs to match energy demand. On the other hand, energy is at the heart of the solution to climate challenge as two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy sector. At present, around 62% of total electricity depends on gas-fired power generation but its stock is depleting fast due to the increased rate of extraction and use. Considering the shortage of natural resources and being a country worst hit by climate change, the existing state, future prospects, renewable energy policies in Bangladesh are needed to be evaluated to make the existing energy 122 sector more sustainable and modern. A thorough description from secondary sources of the energy sector in Bangladesh is provided in this paper with a special emphasis on the current scenario and future prospects of electricity generation, existing policy issues by using various renewable energy sources. Moreover, a comparison is made regarding the progress in renewable energy sector of Bangladesh with the countries most affected by global climate change. This comparison provides a perspective of how Bangladesh is progressing towards sustainable energy transition while facing problems due to climate change. Finally, recommendations are provided to advance the development of the existing energy sector of Bangladesh to turn it into a sustainable energy sector.

Bölgesel Güneş Enerji Potansiyeli ve Enerji Santrali Yatırımı Değerlemesi: Sincan Örneği

“…Türkiye gibi birçok ülkede fosil kaynaklarının gelecekteki enerji taleplerini karşılamakta yetersiz kalacağı düşüncesi yenilenebilir enerji kullanımının önemini ön plana çıkarmış ve enerji üretiminde yenilenebilir enerji yatırımları ile Türkiye önemli başarılara imza atmıştır [3]. Bugün dünyada enerji ihtiyacının yaklaşık %16.7'i yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarından karşılanmaktadır [4]. Türkiye'de ise %7,9'u yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarından karşılanmaktadır.…”