Efficient Energy Management in Bangladesh Perspective using Green Transformer

The nation’s penchant for using energy is among today’s pressing economic, ecological, and social concerns. Studies have found that the industrial sector accounts for 33% of worldwide energy use. The damage we have caused to the earth after the industrial revolution is enormous. Embarking on efficient energy management will be the most feasible manoeuvre to prevent further damage, which can be done by adopting low-consumption devices accompanied by permanent monitoring and improvement programs. Bangladesh has progressed much in power generation but still lags in power transmission and distribution systems. To recover the transmission and distribution loss, the demand for power generation increases, leading to extensive emissions of CO2. Moreover, Increased heating of equipment and conductors is a common symptom of power quality issues caused in the power grid due to the harmonic frequencies. If a power grid is to be as energy efficient as possible, transformers must be given close attention. Hence employing eco-designed transformers will be an intelligent solution for mitigating the energy crisis. Reduction of no-load losses of transformers can provide thousand MW of power, which will be ample for ensuring the rural electrification of our country. All the advanced countries worldwide are now adopting green transformers to save energy and protect the planet. Using eco-designed transformers, one can save minimal no-load loss equivalent to about 2,898,000 BDT. Global climate changes due to excessive CO2 emissions cause global warming, whereas around 37% of CO2 emission is caused by electricity production. European companies are bound to produce and use eco-designed transformers, and the USA will implement them soon. It is high time that the Bangladesh government came forward to take necessary measures for producing eco-friendly transformers like Europe and America. This paper deals with the crucial need and benefits of green transformers for efficient energy management.