Tidal Energy-Based Renewable Power Plant Design for Nijhum Dwip: Feasibility, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Nijhum Dwip, an isolated island in the Bay of Bengal, endures continual electricity shortages despite its significant tidal energy potential. The ultramarine environment presents a substantial reservoir of water tides and tidal energy; however, initiatives to use this potential remain undeveloped. This research presents a comprehensive design for a 51 MW tidal barrage renewable power plant located at the Moktaria Channel, situated between Nijhum Dwip and Hatiya. The system is modeled in MATLAB Simulink to evaluate turbine performance under different tidal heights and flow velocities, facilitating energy generation cycles aligned with high and low tides. This initiative aims to integrate tidal energy with future hybridization using floating solar PV panels to ensure a stable supply and diminish reliance on fossil…