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My little steps towards sustainability Interacting with people was what I never get bothered of, so may be why teaching has been a hobby for me since childhood. I have been teaching tuition classes as a part time job since six years (as soon as I completed my grade 10th study). There are many reasons behind like most importantly I didn't want my parents to have financial stress and strains for my higher studies, also I loved teaching and sharing my knowledge. Moreover, there are many parents and students who have always appreciated my teaching skill. I utilize my earning for expenses during volunteering and other basic expenditures like stationary, travel expenses, college fees, clothing etc. through teaching. Even my mobile phone is what I bought myself and finally being an eco- enthusiast I planned to install a solar panel with my savings.
In my report some months ago, I had already mentioned the pathetic situation of scheduled Power Cut-off (load shedding) of eleven hours per day in my country Nepal. We are compelled to arrange our daily routine according to that schedule. The most difficulty we faced was for using the internet facility and studying without electricity. Most of us use chargeable lights during power cut off but those are not so durable. Well off people use invertors as an alternative but it consumes lots of energy during charging. With the growing awareness in people, solar power use has gained some popularity in my country too. These days in the many cities the street lamps and offices use solar power. But the problem for layman was high cost of installation for solar power.
Let me share with you how I managed for installing solar panel. Well, I had some savings from my teaching since long, I used some during my elating visit to beautiful Korea for GYELS 2015 and then I had about $108 remaining. When I visited the solar supplier I came to know that it will cost about $220 for installing 51watt solar panel. So after returning back from Korea I resumed my classes. But as my exam was approaching nearby I taught only one group of four students this time by which I earned $40 in a month. Seeing my devotion towards solar my parents supported me $75. Happiness had no limit when my dream came true. Finally, on 28th March, 2015 I can install solar panel of 51 watt capacity in my house. It supports 6 LED lighting bulbs and 2 solar DC fans. Instead of fans I chose to use internet using convertor (I am very happy :) )
Though hydro electricity and solar power both are renewable forms of energy and pollutes vast less than fossil fuel. Solar power and hydroelectricity both have some advantages and disadvantages over one another. While the low production cost and high stability favors hydroelectricity in terms of portability and access solar energy is preferred. In place where water source is not abundant or the production of hydroelectricity is not enough to meet the demand (like in my country). Being a responsible conscious youth, it's my little step towards sustainability and if every of us do our part we will certainly achieve a healthy, green and sustainable environment. Hope you enjoyed going through my journey in this report.
Let us contribute in our best possible way. Lets go Green!
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24 Comments
@Christy sister - Thank you so much :)
I just saw your comments in New feeds :)
Posted 08-04-2015 23:47
@Eco-gen Thank you so much :) :)
Posted 08-04-2015 23:43
Congratulations on having your own solar panel!!! :D Your life has come one step closer to the sustainability! It's nice to see your happy face.
Posted 03-04-2015 17:39
@Bindu Hi pretty eco-lover! Your reply made me so happy. You made my day, sister :) Have a sweet weekend ahead!
Posted 03-04-2015 15:48
Wow! I am so happy at this moment my dear Christy sister :)
Thank you so much for being so supportive, friendly and every inspiring to me. I will try my best to be at your expectations in coming days too :)
I feel so blessed to hear back sister from you. Thank you so much :)
(I am so happy, really happy)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:37
Dear Arushi Sister, it feels so good to hear didi (elder sister) from you my dear. Thank you for you warm compliments. In fact you are inspiring me sister, at your early age I feel so elated to see the passion, determination and dedication in you. I am also struggling my best to contribute my best for mother earth.
I am so thankful to Eco- generation for connecting us and many like us :)
Together we will make it large dear. Cheers :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:32
Dear Unmesh, I feel so honored to called as true ambassador. Thank you for such kind compliments :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:20
Dear Raunak thank you for your kind words of appreciation :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:19
Dear Rahul brother- Yeah, solar will be the best option as compared to hydro power especially in our country. Wow, you also use LED lights (Same pinch)!
Cheers my brother :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:18
Dear Brother Rohan, sure I vividly remember your comment in my previous article. I am so glad that it was a grand day and occasion for installation of solar with my efforts. Thank you so much for your best wishes and appreciation :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:17
Dear Mohit- Thank you so much, yeah finally my dreams came true :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:13
Dear Alina sister, I am so happy to hear you comments :) Thank you pretty girl :)
Posted 02-04-2015 21:09
Dear Anthony, Wow I am blushed to hear your kind comments. Thank you for your such kind admiration. I wish you the best of luck for your savings too.
Cheers :)
Posted 02-04-2015 19:52
@Prashant Bhandari - Thank you dear brother for your kind words :)
Posted 02-04-2015 19:50
Millions of congratulations, Bindu! I am so happy to see your long time effort finally got its fruit! We shared a long story about the solar panel, right? I am inspired by you a lot, you are truly a positive and self-motivated person. I am proud that I am called 'sister' by you :)
Posted 01-04-2015 14:01
WOW! Hats off to your determination , vision and planning.
What a day you chose to install solar panel! -Earth Hour Day. You gave true meaning to it.
Bindu Di : I admire you and get inspired by you a lot.
I appreciate the way you have been working /teaching for last 6 years for very good reasons including supporting your parents and fulfilling your dreams.
I have no words to praise this effort and accomplishment of yours.
We are privileged and fortunate to have you here on this forum, We are learning a lot from you. Best wishes to you always.
Posted 01-04-2015 04:37
wooh..great inspirational job done...savings for the green cause...a true ambassador indeed!!
Posted 01-04-2015 00:08
Congo Bindu, on installing this Solar panel.
You small step will leave a giant impression.
Posted 31-03-2015 21:27
So moving report!!!
Congratulations Bindu di. Cheers!!!
Even though hydroelectricity and solar power both are renewable, Solar power would be much better for in our context especially in Chitwan.As Sun will be abailable everyday :D
and Wow LED lights too. That's what we have done in our home too :)
Posted 31-03-2015 18:32
The smile rather giggle is contagious, Bindu, Congrats.
This is a great motivation for others to chase their dreams & convert them into reality.
Remember on your report of 21st Jan, I commented, "Looking forward to see the solar panel soon."
Now, That Solar Panel is a reality & a victory for you.
That too on the day when Earth Hour is observed the world over. You have done a great job by observing permanent Earth Hour.
Keep it up!
Posted 31-03-2015 14:36
Congratulations Bindu! Glad to know that you chase your dreams in such a nice way as we know where there is will there is a way.Thanks for sharing your journey of installing solar panels.Congrats once again.
Posted 31-03-2015 14:17
Congratulations dii :)
Finally you did it,and your step is appreciable.Thanks for sharing,loved the way how u put it down here in a inspiring way.
Posted 31-03-2015 11:41
Awww... Bindu am so in love with your determination. Nigeria also have power issues which the government has been battling for years. I have had my eyes on solar but never had your kind of zeal because of lack of funds.
Now I know better. I will be prudent in my savings onward
Posted 31-03-2015 10:12
Your understanding , your independence & your drive towards your goal is so refreshing, moving & inspiring.
Congratulations didi & Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Posted 31-03-2015 09:42