Future electric energy demand of Bangladesh

Present society demands electricity as its basic need in every moment. Future electric energy demand data is an essential requirement for the expansion analysis of all sectors of a power system. This paper presents a logical assessment of the requirement of electric energy for Bangladesh in coming 15 years with a view to provide guideline to the power system expansion planners and countrypsilas energy policy makers. The assessment is based on the forecasting of hourly electrical demands. It also forecasts the annual peak loads with a clear indication of the magnitude of their increase in future. Such an evaluation may create awareness among the power system expansion planners to meet the huge demand in future. It also warrants the attention of the energy policy makers to ensure the best utilization of the available indigenous energy resources of the country.