Modeling and fabrication of solar updraft tower and estimation of power generation with respect to Bangladesh

Abstract

In our studies we focused on area of sourcing, converting and delivering sustainable energy. Concentrating at the potential role of solar power. Power generation through a solar updraft tower (SUT) has been a promising novel approach for sustainable generation of renewable energy. Developing nations are faced with the challenge of industrialization, population increase and urbanization. These changes have stressed energy supply generated from conventional fossil fuel. Conventional sources are insufficient to meet the increasing demand of a developing, industrious nation (e.g. Bangladesh). A solution to adequately generate sustainable amount of energy from a renewable source is quintessential. This solution will support the rapidly increasing population and economic development. Our project plays important role in reducing electricity crisis and forming an essential part of the solution. The electricity generated can be supplied to the national grid and available to the population. This will mean reduced cost for the government in the long run and also will allow the government to reduce its dependency on costly and unsustainable fossil fuel. This cost reduction benefit can be passed on to the public as reduced energy cost or preferably through nationwide energy infrastructure development.This technology will not only help with the energy concern of Bangladesh but also will help to improve the situations of other developing countries alike Bangladesh. All in all this technology will be able to contribute towards a better world and form a part of an integrated ecosystem of sustainable energy technology