Feasibility Assessment of an Off-grid Hybrid Energy System for a Char Area in Bangladesh

This paper presents a thorough investigation into the deployment of an off-grid hybrid energy system (HES) in Urirchar, Bangladesh, aimed at alleviating the persistent energy challenges in this remote island community. The system integrates solar, wind, and battery storage technologies to suit Urirchar's unique geographical and environmental context. HOMER PRO software has been utilized for techno-economic and environmental assessments, considering factors such as initial investment, operational costs, and CO<inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</inf> reduction. Additionally, MATLAB was utilized to demonstrate performance analysis. The HOMER output reveals a cost of energy at 0.395 USD/kWh and a net present cost of 1.86 million USD. The findings highlight the potential of the off-grid HES to adopt energy access in Urirchar, thereby fostering socioeconomic development and enhancing residents' quality of life. This research serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, energy planners, and stakeholders grappling with similar energy challenges in remote regions, offering insights into viable and sustainable solutions.