Existing, emerging and future solar energy applications: A Bangladesh perspective

This article presents the most up-to-date scenario of utilizing solar energy based applications across the country, Bangladesh. As, Bangladesh geographically situated in a region to harness solar energy most effectively, prospects and opportunities of solar energy based appliances are investigated here, along with the present energy situation of Bangladesh. Initiatives taken by Bangladesh government and non-government organizations to harness solar energy to fulfill the future energy demand of Bangladesh are also reviewed. Diverse utilization of solar energy in terms of off-grid or grid tied conditions are also presented.