Dr. Biraj Singh Thapa talks about the potential of energy transition with green hydrogen production and usage in the video. By highlighting its production and awareness in other parts of the world, he highlights the efforts of Kathmandu University and Nepal in producing and utilizing Green Hydrogen. Dr. Biraj Thapa is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University's Department of Mechanical Engineering and the leader behind groundbreaking green hydrogen initiatives.
His expertise lies at the intersection of hydropower and green hydrogen. His passion fuels cross-disciplinary research in renewable energy technologies, with a focus on industrial adaptation and the journey towards carbon neutrality. As the Team Leader of the Green Hydrogen Lab at Kathmandu University and a Co-lead for the HUC Thematic Working Group on Energy at ICIMOD, Dr. Thapa is at the forefront of innovation in sustainable energy solutions. He also plays a pivotal role in shaping Nepal's Green Hydrogen Policy as a member of the Coordination Committee, and he lends his expertise to global energy discussions as a Member of the Standing Committee on Studies at the World Energy Council. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx