Solar Energy’s Potential to Transform Bangladesh’s Energy Future | Masrur Mehadi | TEDxYouth@AISD
What does it truly mean to be "green" in the 21st century? In this powerful TEDx talk, Masrur Mehadi invites viewers to think again about sustainability, development, and the role of youth in shaping a cleaner, more equitable future for Bangladesh and beyond.Growing up in a family deeply involved in the energy sector, and having witnessed the impact of a 110-megawatt solar power plant in Khulna, Masrur Mehadi's journey into energy and infrastructure was both personal and purposeful. This talk explores how renewable energy—especially solar—can be a transformational force in a country still reliant on fossil fuels.At the heart of this vision is Empower Solar, an initiative designed to: raise awareness about solar energy and its long-term potential, educate underprivileged children about sustainability, clean energy, and environmental responsibility, highlight the economic and community-level impact of renewable energy investments, encourage a national and global audience to "think again" about how we power our lives and shape our economies.This talk aligns perfectly with the TEDx theme "Think Again," urging individuals to question the status quo, challenge outdated systems, and embrace innovative, sustainable solutions for a brighter future. Masrur's interests have always been drawn towards industry and infrastructure, particularly energy, and its impact on Bangladesh. In the 21st century, sustainability and being "green" are common words, but what do they truly mean? His perspective on this was formed by witnessing my family’s 110-megawatt solar power plant in Khulna, Bangladesh. This sparked his passion and ignited a desire to explore and start his own green project called Empower Solar. The goal of the Empower Solar initiative was to raise awareness about solar energy, particularly in a country like Bangladesh, which is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Solar and renewable energy are still relatively new concepts here, and they encourage people to "think again" about the future of energy. Empower Solar focuses on conducting workshops for underprivileged children, educating them about sustainability while also emphasizing the significant economic impact that renewable energy can have on communities and countries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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