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Essay / Cornell University Entre Essay to the Electrical...
Electricity is such an elusive thing. It powers our modern world and is the energy source for most of the world's devices. Being from Bangladesh, I can understand the importance of electricity better than people in most other countries. Bangladesh is experiencing a huge electricity crisis and due to lack of electricity, the country cannot move forward. Around 60% of the population does not have access to electricity. But that doesn't mean resources aren't available. I always thought that the elements were there to resolve this major electricity crisis, but it's just that the expertise and the idea are not there to overcome this obstacle. Growing up, I wanted to contribute something meaningful to my country and this led me to delve into the field of electrical engineering. My idea to solve the need for electricity is based on the concept of solar energy. Solar energy is the biggest idea to generate more electricity and I believe that the development of solar home systems (SHS) in off-grid areas of Bangladesh can greatly help in remedying the plight of Bangladesh. T...