Potential Reduction in CO2 Emission by Heat Pump System in Bangladesh

Renewable energy plays an important role to reduce energy costs and meet clean energy production demands. Ground source heat pumps, commonly referred to as geothermal heat pumps, are extremely efficient systems that pull heat from the earth’s surface. Traditional heating and cooling systems can be replaced with ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology. The purpose of this research is to develop and analyze the feasibility of GSHP in Bangladesh. The research study discovered that by utilizing GSHP, the emission factor can be reduced by 3.1 tCO2/Mwh per year. The utilization of green energy contributes to a clean environment. Besides this study employs a horizontal axis closed-loop heat exchanger, which reduces the system’s total cost. The proposed system has a lower initial and operating cost than a conventional power system. The study concluded that the system will generate revenue for the authority within five years of its implementation. Thus, it is financially viable and low-cost to operate. Additionally, global warming is accelerating, and summer temperatures are increasing dramatically. As a result of this research, a green energy-based system will be developed that will be more efficient for Bangladesh. Furthermore, as a developing country Bangladesh already has a lot of natural geothermal resources. To emphasize the possibilities of effective use of these resources and provide a financial viability analysis via accurate simulation approach is also one of the essential outcomes for this research work. Finally, like other countries, Bangladesh will achieve SDG 7 by ensuring the proper utilization of green energy by the year 2031.