🌱 What Happened
In 2016, 22-year-old Akash Verma, a fresh graduate from IIT-Delhi, turned his passion for sustainable energy into a reality. He ventured to the remote villages of Jharkhand, where electricity was a luxury.
💡 Impact
Akash founded Sunbeam Energy, a start-up focused on providing affordable solar-powered solutions to the rural population. The social enterprise has installed solar panels in over 100 villages, impacting the lives of more than 50,000 people.
📍 The Bigger Picture
Consequently, Sunbeam Energy’s efforts have brought about a positive change in these communities, improving their quality of life and providing a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources.
- Literacy rates improved as children could study after dark
- Safety increased with well-lit streets
- Health improved with solar-powered water purifiers
This initiative has proven that small steps can make a big difference when it comes to sustainable development.
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Let’s take a leaf out of Akash’s book and do our part in making the world a better place. We all have the potential to make a change.