Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Initiatives at Dhaka University
Shaping Future Leaders
- Institute of Energy and Multidisciplinary Education
- The Institute of Energy plays a central role in DU’s teaching efforts related to clean energy. It offers comprehensive academic programs combining energy policy, renewable energy systems, and energy efficiency.
- Example Initiatives:
- Bangladesh Sustainable Energy Week 2023: Featured workshops and seminars on sustainable energy consumption, emphasizing renewable energy adoption and energy-efficient technologies.
- Impact: Students gain a strong understanding of energy systems and their implications for sustainable development.
- Reference: Institute of Energy, DU.
2. Nuclear Science Education
- DU offers courses under the Faculty of Science to prepare students for careers in nuclear energy. These programs are designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in Bangladesh’s Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant.
- Objective: Equip students with the technical knowledge needed to reduce carbon emissions through nuclear energy solutions.
- Impact: Supports national clean energy goals by developing a skilled workforce.
- Reference: DU Faculty of Science.
Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow
1 Advancing Solar Energy Research
- The Institute of Energy has published extensive research focusing on solar energy adoption in Bangladesh.
- Research Areas:
- Enhancing the efficiency of solar panels in local environments.
- Integrating solar technologies into rural and urban energy grids.
- Impact: Provides valuable data for policymakers and supports the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure.
- Reference: DU Research Publications.
2. Campus Energy Feasibility Studies
- Joint efforts between DU’s central administration and the Institute of Energy have been made to explore solar panel installations across campus buildings.
- Objective: Optimize energy consumption while transitioning toward renewable energy sources.
- Outcome: Recommendations for future renewable energy projects that could significantly reduce DU’s dependency on non-renewable sources.
- Reference: DU Central Administration Reports.
3. Waste-to-Energy Innovations
- Researchers are working on converting campus waste into bioenergy as a sustainable alternative.
- Goal: Reduce waste while generating renewable energy, promoting circular economy practices.
- Impact: Contributes to waste management while creating clean energy solutions.
Reference: DU Research Publications.
Sustainable Campus and Practices
1. Energy Park and Hands-On Training
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- DU’s Energy Park, managed by the Institute of Energy, serves as an outdoor learning lab for students and visitors.
- Activities:
- Demonstrates renewable energy systems, including solar panels and wind turbines.
- Hosted students from Dhaka Home Economics College for practical training on clean energy technologies.
- Impact: Promotes renewable energy literacy and inspires hands-on innovation.
- Reference: Institute of Energy, DU.
2. Campus Energy Efficiency Program
- DU monitors campus energy usage to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Key Initiatives:
- Upgrading lighting systems to energy-efficient LEDs.
- Conducting regular energy audits to identify and address inefficiencies.
- Impact: Reduced energy consumption and minimized carbon footprint.
- Reference: DU Central Administration Reports.
Empowering Communities for Change
1. Seminar on Sustainable Energy Policies
- A high-profile seminar, “Sustainable Energy Policies and Our Livelihoods”, brought together researchers, policymakers, and scientists to discuss strategies for achieving affordable and sustainable energy for all.
- Discussion Points:
- How clean energy can address energy poverty in rural areas.
- Policy recommendations for integrating renewable energy into national grids.
- Impact: Facilitated the creation of actionable policy frameworks for energy equity.
- Reference: DU Events and News.
