Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Energy
01 May, 2023
IEEE East West University Student Branch organized an online webinar on the topic "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Energy" to promote IEEE PES DAY 2023 and this year's PES Day theme on 26 April 2023, . The event was held on Google Meet and started at 8:00 pm. The event was graced by the presence of Fakir Mashuque Alamgir, Branch counselor, IEEE EWU SB and Shovon Talukdarr, Moderator, IEEE EWU SB. Fakir Mashuque Alamgir Sir delivered an insightful introductory speech and welcomed our speaker.
Rushali Thakkar, an Assistant Professor at M.H Saboo Siddiq College of Engineering, was the speaker for the event. She delivered an informative presentation that expanded our knowledge on the subject. Thakkar began by highlighting the difference between innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship, citing examples to explain each term's meaning and requirements.
She then talked about the sustainability approach and the three Ps in sustainability: people, planet, and profit. Thakkar went on to discuss sustainable energy and renewable energy, including the challenges and solutions related to them. She also touched on the role of renewable energy in global energy transformation, accompanied by a well-crafted chart. Additionally, she discussed global greenhouse gas emissions.
Thakkar shed light on energy startups, presented a case study, and discussed research activities, followed by a Q&A session. She also stressed the importance of funding for a project.
The audience was engaged throughout the webinar, and we had a brief screenshot photo session with the speaker at the end of the event. Thakkar's presentation was informative, and her explanations were clear and concise. Overall, the webinar was a success in achieving its goal of promoting IEEE PES DAY 2023 and raising awareness about sustainable energy and entrepreneurship.
In conclusion, the webinar on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Energy" provided a unique platform to enhance knowledge about renewable energy and the challenges it faces. The event achieved its motive of promoting IEEE PES DAY 2023 and encouraging the adoption of sustainable energy. Thakkar's contribution as a speaker was exceptional, and the audience was grateful for her insights. The webinar was a success, and we look forward to more events like this