Solar-Green-Earth | Dr. Nowshad Amin | TEDx CoU | Dr. Nowshad Amin | TEDxCOU [Video]

In this powerful TED talk, Dr. Nowshad Amin, a leading researcher in renewable energy and Professor at the American International University – Bangladesh (@AIUB), buzzes the alarm on the impact of our egocentric and unsustainable resource consumption. He proposes a clear solution: embracing solar energy as the key to a “Solar-Green-Earth”, which envisages a greener sustainable world with more solar energy usage.

Dr. Amin paints a stark picture of our current situation. Our resource-intensive lifestyles, fueled by fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, are pushing the planet to the brink of extinction. These unsustainable practices are causing long-term temperature-rise along with natural disasters like regular flash-floods, bushfires, droughts, threatening the very foundations of our existence.

The good news, according to Dr. Amin, is that a roadmap for change exists. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN provide a framework for achieving a sustainable future for all. These goals emphasize responsible resource management and a shift towards renewable energy sources.

Dr. Amin showcases the remarkable advancements in solar photovoltaic energy technology. Solar panels are now available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and capabilities, making them more versatile and affordable than ever before. From powering homes to large-scale solar power plants, the applications are extensive.

Dr. Amin envisions a future where vast solar power plants, rivaling the capacity of nuclear facilities, provide clean and sustainable energy for entire nations. Studies indicate that 139 countries have the potential to transition entirely to renewable energy by 2050, half of which from solar photovoltaic energy resources.

The time for complacency is over. Dr. Amin emphasizes that we are generating carbon dioxide at a rate exceeding the Earth’s natural absorption capabilities. The need to adopt and adapt all-solar solutions is critical for the existence as well as the well-being of the future generations.

Dr. Nowshad Amin’s TED talk is a powerful call to action. By transitioning to solar energy, we can create the “Solar-Green-Earth” – our future world powered by clean and sustainable energy like solar. Join the movement, explore solar-energy solutions, and be part of the change!
Dr. Nowshad Amin is a Professor and Researcher of Renewable Energy, specifically Solar Energy. Professor Amin recently served as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Chittagong, Bangladesh from March to July 2023. Prior to this, he worked at the College of Engineering of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@UNITEN, The National Energy University) of Malaysia for over 5 years. He also led the “Solar Energy Research Unit” under the Institute of Sustainable Energy) at the same university. He also worked over 11 years in the Dept. of Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (@UKM, The National University of Malaysia), where he also led the Solar Photovoltaic Research Group under the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI-UKM) from November 2006 till January 2018. He has also been acting as an “Honorary Professor” of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) since March 2021. 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