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Solar interventions

SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMME IN BANGLADESH

About 70% of the total population does not have access to electricity. A major portion of the population located in off-grid areas will not be able to get electricity in the foreseeable future due to several constraints, including low consumer density and inaccessibility. It is expected that Renewable Energy Technologies (RET’s) can play a significant role in the far-flung remote locations of Bangladesh.

Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) :

Among the Government departments LGED has played the leading role to demonstrate renewable energy technologies in Bangladesh. The goal of Sustainable Rural Energy project was to develop community based models of renewable energy as an alternative source of rural energy in the off-grid areas of Bangladesh. Its main objectives were demonstration of renewable energy technologies, capacity building for technology transfer and wide dissemination of those technologies in the off-grid areas.

To date( September, 2007) LGED installed diversified solar PV installation reached 40.5kWp in different off-grid part of Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) :

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), established in 1972, is responsible for planning, construction and operation of power generation and transmission facilities throughout Bangladesh and for distribution in the urban areas except Dhaka and its adjoining areas. BPDB generates electricity from both the renewable (hydro) and non-renewable sources (natural gas, furnace oil, diesel etc.). There are several places where solar photovoltaic is used for supplying electricity for lighting and communication equipment.

Currently, BPDB is implementing Chittagong Hill Tracts Solar PV Electrification Project.

Status of Solar PV programme under BPDB :

Number of System : 2344 Nos Solar System (Approved), 4437 (Consumer)
Location: Bilaichari, Juraichari & Barkal Upazilla of Rangamati District & Thanchi Upazilla of Bandarban District.

Already electrified: Juraichari Upazilla Sadar, Bonjogichara, Moidong, Dumduma Union, Shijak College of Baghachari Upazilla etc.

Now SPV work is on going at Thanchi, Bandarban

PV Project (Phase-II):

Project cost: 1023.28 lakh taka, 842.70 lakh taka (amendment)

On 22/8/2005 Completed work: 48.75 kw peak at 71.175 MWH yearly power produced

At Barkal 48.75 Kw peak on going after that date and completed.

PV Project (Phase-III ): Project cost: 1993.62 lakh taka

600 SHS at Thachi of 120 Watt Peak unit, Project cost: 4 Crores BD Taka. (Project on going)

74.80 kw peak capacity of the work.

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Rural Electrification Board (REB):

Since inception in 1977 Rural Electrification has been providing electricity to rural consumers through Rural Electric Co-operatives – called Palli Bidyut Samities (PBSs). It is worth mentioning that a PBS is a Co-operative that runs on the basis of ownership and direct participation of the consumer members.

REB started its solar electrification Programme back in 1993 with a Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) pilot project funded by French Govt. Details of projects implemented /under implementation/ proposed stage by REB are enclosed here with.

Until June 2007 REB installed Total 233.095 Kw (0.233 Mw) under different Palli Bidyut Samities (PBSs) of Bangladesh.

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Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL) Solar Energy Programme

IDCOL promotes solar home systems (SHSs) under the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development Project (REREDP). REREDP is being jointly financed by the IDA,Global Environment Facility (GEF),KfW,GTZ over 2002 to 2009. IDCOL’s initial target was to finance 50,000 SHSs with financial assistance from the World Bank and GEF by the end of June 2008. The target has already been achieved in September 2005, 3 years ahead of schedule and US $ 2.0 million below estimated project cost. Now IDCOL has a revised target of financing 200,000 SHSs by year 2009 with additional assistance from the World Bank, KfW and GTZ. IDCOL’s Solar Energy Programme is one of the fastest growing renewable energy programs in the world and is expected to change lives in remote rural areas of Bangladesh through providing access to electricity.

IDCOL promotes Solar Home Systems (SHSs) under REREDP through 15 partner organizations (POs) namely Grameen Shakti, BRAC Foundation, Srizony Bangladesh, COAST Trust, Thengamara Mahila Shabuj Shangha, Integrated Development Foundation, Centre For Mass Education in Science, Upokulio Bidyuatayon O Mohila Unnayan Shamity, Shubashati, Bangladesh Rural Integrated Development For Grub-Street Economy, Padakhep Manbik Unnayan Kendra, Palli Daridra Bimochan Foundation, Hilful Fuzul Samaj Kalyan Sangstha, Mukti Cox’s Bazar, and Rural Services Foundation.

SHSs are sold (mostly through micro-credit) by POs to the households and business entities in the remote and rural areas of Bangladesh. IDCOL provides refinancing facility to the POs and channel grants to reduce the SHSs costs as well as support the institutional development of the POs. In addition, IDCOL also provides technical, logistic, promotional and training assistance to the POs.

Over 260,000 households brought under Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL)’s Solar Programme

Beginning from January 2003, Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (IDCOL) has brought more than 260,000 ( November, 2008) rural households under the solar power system. IDCOL is implementing this programme with financial assistance from the World Bank, GEF, GTZ and KfW. A total of 15 Partner Organizations are disseminating solar home systems in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh under IDCOL’s renewable energy programme.

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Grameen Shakti :

Grameen Shakti (GS), a member of the Grameen family, incorporated in 1996, as a not for profit company, to promote, develop and popularize renewable energy technologies in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh. At present, GS has about 500 engineers and 1000 field staffs, serving more than 600,000 beneficiaries through its 280 unit offices, 42 regional offices and 5 division offices. By now, GS installed nearly 95,546(September, 2007). solar home systems of size 10kw-75kw

Grameen Shakti has taken a massive program for the coming years. They are aiming to install more 1 million solar home systems, 1 million biogas plants and 10 million improved cook stoves by the year 2015. To see the program a success, GS are developing more skilled manpower through training and capacity building. GS has so far trained up about 500 engineers and 600 field staffs on solar PV technology, 50 engineers, 120 field staffs and more than 300 masons on biogas technology For its contribution towards popularizing solar technology, GS has won several international awards such as The Energy Globe Award, 2002 from Austria, “European Solar Prize Award”, 2003 from Germany, “Best Theme Award”, 2003 from USAID and “Solar Prize” ,2004 from a government own company and “ Best Organization Award” , 2005 from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In 2006 , GS received Ashden Award from UK. Even, I myself also received European Solar Prize” 2006 from Euro Solar , Germany for my contribution to Renewable Energy Education Program for Women.

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Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee(BRAC ):

BRAC Solar Energy Program for Sustainable Development was launched in December 1997. An integrated and multipurpose program, its projects spread across the country in a wide variety of settings including households,

Solar Home Lighting System

BRAC and other NGO offices, training centers, schools, health clinics, cyclone shelters, a weather monitoring station, a government rest house and income generating centers such as carpentry, tailoring shops, cloth dyeing and printing shops, leather workshops, restaurants and grocery shops. stand- alone PV systems and wind turbines for solar electricity, Hot Box cookers and biogas plants have been installed in various regions throughout the country. In addition, the program has also installed 2 PV- utility interactive systems and 6 PV-wind turbine hybrid systems pioneering in Bangladesh. Projects with solar thermal micro-hydroelectric generators, biogas electricity and are soon be implemented.

With support from WB/GEF/GTZ/Kfw BRAC installed capacity 1.38 Mw( September , 2007) Stand alone Solar Home System to provide electricity in rural off-grid areas and served 26,600 beneficiaries.

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Centre for Mass Education in Science (CMES)

Centre for Mass Education in Science (CMES) was established in 1978 with an aim to take science and technology to the grass root people through appropriate mass education. Even before its establishment as a NGO, we were pursuing its aims through our popular science monthly ‘Biggan Samoeeki’ starter in 1960, along with its associated science clubs and young enthusiasts throughout the country. CMES soon focused its attention on the disadvantaged rural adolescents and youth – arranging an appropriate education for those of them who are never enrolled or drop out from schools. The result was the Basic School System (BSS) starting in 1981which evolved over the years to become more appropriate with an integrated approach emphasizing livelihood skills and gender empowerment. The latter aspect was further enhanced by the start of the Adolescent Girls Program in 1991. The combined BSS and AGP has now developed into a replicable model working in 22 different rural areas of the country in 11 districts. Over these developments we have given utmost importance to innovative approaches to education, appropriate technology and empowerment. For this we have developed a strong R&D program not only in developing methods, materials, and products, but also in the commercialization of the technology through the micro enterprises of the rural youth – appropriately trained and empowered for this. CMES thus concentrated on bringing the world of education closer to the world of work.

CMES is a Partner Organization (PO ) of IDCOL. The total beneficiaries of CMES 1,564 nos.

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Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS)

TMSS, formerly known as Thengamara Sabuj Sangha, was established as a Social Development Organization in 1964. At 1980 Prof. Dr. Hosne-Ara Begum reforms the organization as Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS). From its very inception it works for women and child development. Over the years TMSS has gradually evolved into a large and multifaceted development activities with an aim to poverty alleviation and the Empowerment of women.

TMSS involved in Renewable Energy(RE) implementation, RE hardware business, R &D , Technical Support, etc. As a PO of IDCOL TMSS provided 1,149 SHLS till 16 September 2007.

Rural Services Foundation (RSF)

Installation of SHS is one of the main activities of RSF. From its inception RSF has installed 7269 SHS till 31 August 2007 through its 45 unit offices under IDCOL, GTZ and RSF own financing program. Total 7269 SHS installation up to 31 August, 2007.

Under IDCOL program installed 6174 SHS, Under GTZ installed project 750 SHS, RSF own financing installed 345 SHS.

Progress of German Technical Cooperation (GTZ)Program

To reach the pro-poor with Solar Home System, RSF signed an agreement with German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) on July 20, 2006. Main objective of the program was to reach the lower income group with the renewable energy technology.

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Wind interventions
Wind Energy Programme in Bangladesh

Wind Energy Programme by Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)

For the first time in Bangladesh,BPDB is implementing a pilot project of 0.90 MW capacity of the Grid Connected Wind Energy (GCWE) in the Muhuri Dam areas. The installation, commissioning and erection work of 4 units of the 225 kW GCWE turbines is at this moment progressing very fast. After the successful implementation of the pilot project of 0.90 MW, with 1 MW unit capacity wind turbines, this site is suitable for at least 100 MW Wind Electricity.

BPDB established a Wind Resource Assessment Station (WRAS) at the Moghnama Ghat under Cox’s Bazar district is being started. The installation, commissioning, erection, testing etc. works of this WRAS have been completed in December 2003. Wind monitoring by this WRAS has been started in December 2003. So far wind resource data of 5 months of this site have been gathered and these data shows the clear viability of Grid Connected Wind Energy at this site. BPDB is planning for another 0.90 MW pilot project at this site. The pilot for this site is expected to be implemented very soon. Another WRAS installation at Kuakhata is under process to measure the wind potential at that location.

Bangladesh Power Development Board(BPDB) Installed wind turbines :

Wind energy installation under renewable Energy Programme (REP):

* Energy Resource : Wind Turbine
* Type of installation : Water pumping wind mill Irrigation
* No of installation : 1
* Capacity of installation : 1X1.0 Kw, 3X1.5 Kw, 1X10 Kw
* Cost of Installation :
* Location of Installation : Patenga (Coastal Area), Chittagong)
* Functional Status : Functioning
* Energy Resource : Wind
* Type of installation : Resource Assessment
* Location of Installation : Coastal Districts

Moreover 1 MW New Wind Project at Kutubdia currently on going.

Total installation by BPDB = 2 MW

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Demonstration of Wind Energy Technology under Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)

Wind energy utilization in Bangladesh is in the early stage of application. Several locations have already been assessed to evaluate the wind energy potential of the coastal region of the country. Variation of wind resource has been observed among the different locations in the region. In addition, seasonal variation of wind resource prevails in the country, with a strong potential during the months of April to September, and a very weak potential during rest of the year. However, scope of utilization of wind energy resources can become effective in certain cases of exclusive applications including wind water pumping and power generation through Wind-Diesel-hybrid systems. So far LGED has installed largest Wind-Solar Hybrid System which is 10Kwp in Saint Martins Island at Bay of Bengal. One small unit also installed at tourist resort Kuakata sea beach.

Wind-Solar Hybrid System in Kuakakata Sea Beach

In the coastal belt of Bangladesh, the average wind speed is high and is sufficient to generate electricity. Conventional energy resources are being depleted and biomass face a growing risk of depletion in many parts of the world . Besides ,use of fossil fuels creates serious environmental problem . Emission of greenhouse gases through burning fossil fuels are linked with g lobal warming ,sea-level-rise and degradation of environment quality. Limited production of conventional energy and high transmission and distribution cost would not permit the expansion of electricity network for the people living in the remote and coastal areas in the foreseeable future . Wind energy can be considered to be especially suitable for such inaccessible costal areas which can meet the electricity demands of those deprived people. Currently appropriate lack of wind speed limits large-scale programme for harvesting wind energy on commercial basis. However small wind turbine hold potential for demonstrating the technology as well as raising awareness of the people about the prospect and benefit of use of wind energy in Bangladesh.

Location: LGED Guest house cum cyclone shelter, Kuakata Sea-beach, Kalapara, Patuakhali.
Capacity : 400 Watt
Wind Turbine : 400 watt, Air 403 Model (Marine Version)
Rotor Diameter : 46 Inches(1.17 meters)
Start up wind speed : 7mph(3.0 m/s)
Impact :
- Demonstration of Technology
- Enhance tourism in Kuakata

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Wind Energy Programme under Grameen Shakti

Wind Energy Program: Grameen Shakti is experimenting with

Wind-Solar Hybrid System

the possibility of developing systems to utilize wind energy in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. GS installed 4 hybrid power stations (combination of wind turbine and diesel generator) in four cyclone shelters of Grameen Bank. Off which 3 are 1.5 kW and one is 10 kW. Power generated from the wind turbines is connected to four cyclone shelters for lighting . Three of which are Grameen Bank and one exclusively used as cyclone shelter. Appliances used with these systems are , Light, Fan, Television, Water pump, Incubator,

Hybrid System of Grameen Shakti :

* Energy Resource : Wind-Diesel Hybrid System
* Type of installation : Hybrid
* No of installation : 7
* Capacity of installation : 4.32 KW
* Cost of Installation : 4.5 lacs
* Location of Installation :Coastal Area of Bangladesh
* Functional Status : Functioning
*

The present phase of the program will allow Shakti to gather financial and technology.

Wind Energy Programme under Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies (BCAS)

Wind energy installation under Renewable Energy Programme (REP):
Energy Resource : Wind Turbine
Type of installation : Water pumping wind mill Irrigation
No of installation : 1
Capacity of installation : 1X1.0 Kw, 3X1.5 Kw, 1X10 Kw
Cost of Installation :
Location of Installation : Patenga (Coastal Area), Chittagong)
Functional Status : Functioning
Energy Resource : Wind
Type of installation : Resource Assessment
Location of Installation : Coastal Districts

Wind Energy Programme under Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committe(BRAC)

Wind energy installation under Renewable Energy Programme (REP):
Energy Resource : Wind Turbine
Type of installation : Stand-alone
No of installation : 10
Capacity of installation : 0.3 KW
Cost of Installation :
Location of Installation :Coastal Area of Bangladesh
Functional Status : Functioning

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Micro-hydro interventions
Demonstration of Micro hydro power unit in Bamerchara lake, Banshkhali, Chittagong district in Bangladesh
Bamerchara Micro Hydro Project :

SRE under LGED has successfully demonstrated first micro-hydro power unit at Bamerchara, Chittagong. Its installed capacity was 10kW but due to inadequate water head about 4kW power was generated. SRE has also carried out a study on prospective micro-hydro sites in the Chittagong Hill Tract reasons and eight potential sites were identified with an estimated capacity of 135kW. SRE also provided technical support to promote indigenous micro-hydro power generation unit which was developed by member of local indigenous community named Mr. Aung Thui Khoyan.

Background: Hydropower is an eco-friendly clean power generation method. The scope of hydropower generation is very limited in Bangladesh because of its plain terrains except in some hilly region in the northeast and southeast parts of the country. However there are lot of canals, tributaries of main river Karnafuli, Shangu, Matamuhuri as well as tiny waterfalls having good potentials for setting up mini/micro hydropower unit in Chittagong Hill Tracts(CHT) region.

Micro-hydro power is a simple technology to convert hydropower primarily to mechanical power. They are generally 5-300 kW range. It is not feasible to supply electricity to the National grid from a micro-hydro power unit. Typically they provide captive power to just one rural community. In many cases micro hydro power units do not generate electricity. They are used for grinding cereals in mills and often driven directly from the turbine shaft. Classifications of hydro power based on generated power are as follows:

Pico Hydro up to 5 kW
Micro-hydro >5<300 kW
Mini-hydro >300kW<3MW
Small hydro > 3MW<10MW

A hydro power scheme requires both water flow and a drop in height (referred to as a head) to produce useful power. It is a power conservation system, absorbing power in the form of head and flow, and delivering power in the form of electricity or mechanical shaft power. Indeed no power conservation system can deliver as much useful power as it absorbs. Some power is lost by the system itself in the form of friction, heating, noise etc.

Net power generation from a hydro power unit could be obtained from the following equation:
Pnet = hgross * Q * g * eo
Where
Pnet = Net power generated from the unit in kW
hgross = Gross water head in meter
Q = Discharge in m3/sec
eo = System efficiency
g = gravitation force in m/sec2

A typical hydro power has about 50% power loss, out of which about 5% losses in Channel, 10% loss in Penstock, 20% loss in turbine, 15% loss in Generator, 4% losses in step-up/down transformers loss and 10% Transmission losses.

‘Bamerchara’ is basically a water storage reservoir. To facilitate irrigation in dry period earthen dam with a sluice gate was constructed by the Local Government Engineering Department in 1994. Only rainwater is stored in the reservoir during the monsoon and there is no perennial source of stream. ‘Danerchara’; another storage reservoir was also connected with ‘Bamerchara’ to provide more water storage facility. At present maximum water storage area has been increased to about three sq. km. A spill way was constructed at ‘Danerchara’ in 2000 to release extra water. In 2002 a feasibility study was conducted by an International Expert to install a micro-hydro power unit at Bamerchra. However, irrigation is the main purpose of Bamerchara project therefore only supplementary power generation is possible during monsoon and irrigation period when the sluice gate is normally kept open.
Objective of the project:

* To demonstrate micro-hydro power unit
* To integrate hydropower with the irrigation infrastructure
* To explore possible replication of the model in the CHT region

Potentials of Micro Hydro power unit in Bangladesh: To explore potential sites of micro-hydro, several studies have been conducted by Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and BPDB in 1981.
Salient feature of Bamerchara micro-hydro power unit:

LGED through Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE) Project has implemented first micro-hydro power unit in Bangladesh at Bamerchara, Chittagong. Estimated capacity of the system was 10kW. Salient feature of the unit has been illustrated below:

* Turbine type : Corssflow
* Penstock : 52m
* Design flow :150 litter/sec.
* Net head available : 6m-10m
* Preferred governor : Flow control (Manual)
* Electrical Output : 4-6 KW, 50Hz, 3 phase voltage, 220 V / 440 V

Considering water head of 11 meters and flow rate of 150 l/s it was estimated that maximum 10kW hydropower could be generated from ‘Bamerchara’ site. But when irrigation starts water head falls rapidly. Consequently full power generation was not possible. Furthermore about 41% potential energy was lost by the penstock, turbine, and generator and transmission line. Figure A illustrates relationship between water head and extractable hydropower from a stream.

water head on extractable power at Bamerchara Microhydro

Conclusions and Recommendations:

* Primary purpose of Bamerchara project is irrigation therefore, extractable hydropower depends on nature and amount of irrigation. Most of the farmers are used to daytime irrigation so a considerable amount of power remains unutilized during this time. However this power could be stored in a Battery bank or could be used at grain mills or cooking.
* As there is no perennial source of water at Bamerchara, the system is run out of water within a short period and then we need to wait for the next monsoon.
* Flow rate and head are the key factors in selecting micro-hydro power unit. So Picohydro and Microhydro is suitable where there is a perennial source of flow.
* This was the first demonstration Microhydro power unit in Bangladesh. This unit helps to get insight knowledge and practical experience in harnessing micro-hydro power.

Biomass interventions

In 1972 Bangladesh entered into the arena of biogas technology through the first demonstration biogas plant by Dr. M A Karim at Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), Mymensingh campus. This plant was floating-dome type and the size was 3 cubic meter. Later on, another plant was constructed (210 cft digester volume) to serve the purpose of lighting and cooking for a family of 6 members.

In 1974, another plant was constructed at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla.

In 1976, IFRD constructed a family-size biogas plant at BCSIR campus at cost of TK 12,000.

In 1980, another plant was setup in KBM College, Dinajpur at a cost of TK 15,000. After reduction of cost to Tk. 3000 (now raised to Tk. 10,000 because of price increase of materials ) requests from well-to-do farmers for this cheaper model have started pouring in. At the request of the owners , the experts of IFRD help set up the plants, the entire cost being borne by the owners. Over seventy gas plants of this model were installed entirely at the cost of the owners. With a view to speeding up the dissemination, the IFRD has introduced two-week-long training courses on construction, operation and maintenance of biogas plants. 60 nominees from Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC), Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB), the World Bank and NGOs have been trained. These trainees motivate the people and help set up biogas plants in consultation with the experts of the IFRD.

In 1980, in order to extend bio-gas technology, a department named Environmental Pollution Control Department (EPCD) was established.

In 1981, Department of Environment (DOE) started the programme under a government grant and installed 110 plants of fixed-dome model and over 150 plants of floating – dome type through hired contractors. All the plants were supplied free of cost.

Meanwhile, 24 district level officers of BSCIC were trained in the IFRD and through these trained personnel, BSCIC introduced a number of plants , the construction cost being borne by the owners. DANIDA temporarily supported installation of a few trench and bag type digesters.

In 1985, Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), under the initiative of its Chief Engineer, Quamrul Islam Siddique, started study, research, development and extension of bio-gas technology.

In 1986, LGED constructed its first bio-gas plant at Kurigram and arranged a seminar there which was attended by about 300 engineers, scientists and interested persons from different places.

Iin 1992, the IFRD of BCSIR in collaboration with Dhaka City Corporation built an experimental biogas plant of 85 cubic meter digester volume at Dholpur for treatment of city garbage. Charging of 52.5 tons of garbage produced 2000 cft biogas/day on the average over a period of two months and 40 tons of residue (biofertilizer) rich in plant nutrients. The residue had no odor.

In June 1992, LGED constructed first Chinese-type fixed-dome model bio-gas plant in Karimpur village of Begumgonj, Noakhali. In the same year LGED also constructed the first biogas plant from night soil at Faridpur Muslim Mission.

In 1993, LGED constructed the first biogas plant from water hyacinth at Madaripur.

In 1994, LGED constructed the first biogas plant from poultry droppings at Utter Khan, Dhaka and garbage-based biogas plant at 10 towns. At the end of 1994, LGED constructed about 200 biogas plants out of which eight were floating-dome type and the rest were fixed-dome type. Among the plants 73 were based on night soil, one based on water hyacinth, two based on poultry droppings, 23 based on garbage and the rest were based on cow dung.

Over 4500 Biogas Plants constructed under NDBMP

Beginning from June 2006, IDCOL has constructed more than 4500 Biogas plants in rural areas through its Partner Organizations (POs) under National Domestic Biogas and Manure Programme (NDBMP). IDCOL is implementing the programme with support from GoB, SNV Netherlands and Kfw and targeted to install 60,000 domestic Biogas plants by 2009.

Biomass Power Plant
Plant type: Rice-husk as primary fuel for power generation
Plant Capacity: 250 kW
Project Location : Giaspurbazar, Gazipur. Progress of installation by IDCOL (till 04 October 2007)

Progress with Biogass Plant installation up to 30 April 2008

CPO wise installation of Biogass Plants

Construction Partner Organization Biogass Plant Completed
Grameen Shakti
1,362
SOUL
664
Kamrul Biogas
453
Rahman Biogas
291
Hosain Biogas
280
RSF
149
Srizony Bangladesh
190
Shubashati
77
BRIDGE
23
SAPNO
21
Nirapod Engineering Ltd.
15
Sangram
15
BASA
15
Sonali Unnayan Foundation
10
DESHA
07
Total
3,572

Find Details about IDCOL supported biomass programme at ;

http://www.idcol.org/energyProject.php

The Key stakeholders in Biomass Technology application of Bangladesh :

Potential stakeholders for a national programme on domestic biogas in Bangladesh, divided into government, civil sector and private sector organizations. Bangladesh is endowed with an impressive number and variety of institutes, organizations and companies. Besides these described below, many more could be called upon to participate in the implementation of a national programme on domestic biogas. This organizational richness can be regarded as a very positive starting point for such a programme and makes the establishment of a separate programme office unnecessary.

Organizations involved in the dissemination of biogas plants in Bangladesh and number of plants installed:

Sl no

Organization

Installation Period

Number of Biogas plants installed

1

Bangladesh Council of Scientific & industrial Research

1973-2005

22,100

2

Local Government Engineering Department

1985-2001

7,000

3

Department of Environment

1979-1983

260

4

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee

1987-2005

300

5

Department of Livestock

1988-1994

70
6

Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS)

7

Bangladesh small & Cottage Industries Corporation

1983-1988

30

8

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation

1983-1984

20

9

Danish International Development Agency

1982

4

10

Bangladesh Agricultural University

1971-1973

2

11

Housing & Building Research Institute

1981

2

12

Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development

1974

1

13

Bangladesh Commission for Christian Development

1978

1

14

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute

1983

1
Total 29,789

Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL)

Till 04 October 2007

Total Installed by IDCOL 4,500 ( July 2008)
1

Grameen Shakti

1987-2005

1,362
2 Shubashati 77
3 BRIDGE 23
4 RSF 149
5 SOUL 664
6 Kamrul Biogass 453
7 Hosain Biogas 280
8 Srizony Bangladesh 190
9 Rahman Biogas 291
10 BASA 15
11 SAPNO 21
12 Less Privileged Peoples Emancipation Programme 5
13 Nirapod Engineering Ltd. 15
14 Sangram 15
15 Sonali Unnayan Foundation 10
16 DESHA 7
17 Others 9
Total 4500 ( July 2008)

Grand Total

1971-2008

34,289 ( July 2008)

Bangladesh Council of Scientific & industrial Research

Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IFRD) under BCSIR has installed large number of Biogas plants all over the country. There are 22.100 Biogas plants installed by BCSIR. BCSIR pioneered the Biogas programme in Bangladesh. Most of the beneficiaries are meeting their energy demand from biogas plants. Popularity of this technology are gradually increasing in the country. To meet 21st centuries energy demand, elaborate programmes have been taken to supply biogas to the door steps of the common people of the country.

1. Type of Installation : Biogas Plant

* No of Installation : 22,100
* Uses of Biogas Plants : Domestic cooking & lighting generation of electricity
* Cost of Installation : Tk. 15,000.00-1,00,000.00
* Location of Installation :All over the country
* Functional Status : 99 % of the plants are in use.

2. Type of Installation : improved stoves

* No of Installation : about 2 lacks
* Type of Installation omes
* Uses of Biogas Plants : Cooking to industrial heating purposes
* Cost of Installation : -Imp sig. mouth- $ 1-Imp double mouth $ 4 -Inst. stoves $ 28
* Location of Installation :All over the country
* Functional Status : about 70-80%

Local Government Engineering Department

Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE) under LGED has installed 10kW power generation unit which was based on poultry litter. Excess gas from this unit is being used for cooking purpose at the Faridpur Muslim Mission. There are huge replication potential of such type of bio-energy in our country. Demonstration of 3.5kW cow dung based power generation unit at Netrokona district created enthusiasm among the small scale farmers. Besides that SRE has also installed two biogas units one at Kutubdia and the other at Kishoregonj which were based on human excreta. This type of interventions created better health and sanitation facilities as well as energy requirement for cooking and lighting. Furthermore SRE has installed one pilot biomass gasifier at Faridpur Muslim Mission. This gasifier could save up to 50% fuel wood.

Grameen Shakti

By now, GS installed nearly, about 1200 biogas plant of size 1.6m3-70m3 gas production capacity per day, 370 commercial and 2000 domestic improved cook stoves. Grameen Shakti installed 3 experimental wind mills and one biomass gassifier. Grameen Shakti is now installing around 4000 systems per month i.e. about 50,000 systems annually.

Grameen Shakti has taken a massive program for the coming years which is aiming to install more 1 million biogas plants and 10 million improved cook stoves by the year 2015.

Find Details about Grameen Shaki supported biomass programme at ; http://www.gshakti.org/biogas.htm

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee

BRAC so far installed total 300 biogas plants with type of FBS/CBS. Capacity of installation 1.8X104 cft in all over of Bangladesh.

Recently BRAC has installed 2 power Unit using Biogas :

The power unit using gas from cow dung (biomass). The DC generator is used for power generation :

1. Location : Shaturia Upazila under Manikganj District
Installed Capacity : 800Wp
Generator : DC
Input : Cow dung

2. Location : Shafipur Upazila under Tangail District
Installed Capacity : 800Wp
Generator : DC
Input : Cow dung

Find Details at ; http://www.bracresearch.org http://www.brac.net

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