A study on tidal power conversion for use in Bangladesh

Abstract

Electricity from tidal power is a form of pollution free renewable energy which has a lot of potential. This potential has not been realized high capital costs and environmental concerns. This paper discusses how the two problems could be resolved utilizing small-scale technologies, innovative financing, and involving local communities to ensure that all key impacts are manageable. Bangladesh has a long coastal area with 2~8 m tidal head/height rise and fall, most of which is protected against flooding by embankment and sluice gates.Therefore, the potential for tidal power in the country is significant because the barrages necessary for creating controlled flow through turbines (to tap tidal power) are also needed for flood control. It is feasible to generate electricity using the Bay of Bengal. Our research study shows that all twelve months of the whole year are feasible for power production but 8 months of the year (from the late March to October) are most suitable for power production