The existing national power grid faces transmission disruptions when power generation tends to exceed 16,000 megawatt (MW), state minister Nasrul Hamid said Tuesday, stressing the need for developing a smart grid system in the country.
Different sorts of problems arise in the grid as a consequence, he told a workshop on "Smart Grid Experience Day'' at Biddyut Bhaban in the city.
The Boston Consultant Group (BCG) organised the workshop with finance from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
Bangladesh has so far generated a maximum of 15,648 MW on April 19, 2023.
Speaking on the occasion, the State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) said a smart grid would help solve the grid problem and increase its efficiency.
He also stressed the need for synchronising electricity that is being generated from different energy sources.
Currently, Bangladesh tries to resolve grid-related problems, but the developed countries do it through smart grid, he said.
Four international companies - General Electric (GE), Microsoft, IBM and Oracle - presented four separate presentations on 'Art of the Possibility for a Smart Grid Innovation' during the event.
Senior Secretary of Power Division Md Habibur Rahman, Chairman of Power Division Mohammad Hossain, South Asia's Senior Regional Representative of USTDA Menhaz Ansari and Managing Director and Senior Partner of BCG Zarif Munir also spoke on the occasion.
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