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Title
Optimization of a proposed biomass generator: Harnessing citizen waste with electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Author
, Nusrat Chowdhury,
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Abstract

Global municipal solid waste production is rising, causing significant environmental, health, and economic issues. Developed countries have advanced recycling technologies, but cities like Dhaka, Bangladesh—among the most densely populated-struggle with inadequate waste management. This feasibility study aims to improve environmental protection and create new energy sources by proposing a waste management system across Dhaka, focusing on waste valorization for bioenergy with optimized efficiency and minimal impact. The study includes design and optimization of a biomass-based power plant to meet the energy needs of EV charging stations and the national grid, evaluating its economic performance through discounted cash flow and payback period analyses. The paper explores the integration of an EV charging station powered by biogas, addressing the growing need for EV infrastructure in Dhaka. By evaluating biomass generators as a greener alternative to fossil fuels, the study analyzes the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility, including CO2 emissions, using HOMER Pro.

Keywords
Municipal solid wasteWaste to electricity productionBiomassElectric vehicle chargingResource utilization
Journal or Conference Name
Cleaner Energy Systems
Publication Year
2024
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