In the era of rapid development of modern science and technology, humanity faces important environmental problems. Such problems as global warming, air pollution and shortage of natural resources force the world community to look for new energy sources. In this situation, green energy, that is, renewable energy obtained from natural sources, comes to the fore.

When I first encountered the concept of green energy, I realized that this concept is not only scientifically important, but also an important solution that affects all aspects of human life and needs to be widely implemented in society. I became acquainted with this concept not only from books or news, but also in my life. At one time, when the village where I live had problems with the power supply, I began to search the Internet for small devices that operate on solar energy. I bought a small solar panel and tried it out. 

Accumulating solar energy during the day, the device provided light in the evenings. At night, when there was no electricity, it lit up our house, and that light impressed me very much. That was when I felt the true power of green energy. That little device was a turning point in my life. I realized that green energy is not just a technical solution, but also a symbol of independence, creativity and faith in the future. Inspired by this experience, my friends and I started organizing awareness campaigns about green energy. We talked about the benefits of such energy and how to protect the environment with it in schools and youth centers. We explained to students how solar panels and wind turbines work, their role in saving energy and also talked about the increase in green jobs in the future. During one of these classes, a student asked me the following question, “If we use the energy of the sun, will it harm nature?” This question inspired me. I realized that they, too, were responsible for nature. At that moment, I understood that green energy was important not only from a scientific point of view, but also from a cultural and spiritual one. 

Turkmenistan, with its vast plains, sunny climate and windy regions, is a country very suitable for green energy. The solar power plant, being built in the Balkan region, is one of the important steps in this direction. With the increase in the number of such projects, our country will confidently move forward along the path of not only energy, but also environmentally sustainable development. The policy, pursued by our state, attaches great importance to the widespread introduction of green energy. The use of sunlight and wind is not only energy, but also life in harmony with nature. Thanks to green energy, I developed such qualities as creative thinking, independent decision-making and confidence in the future. Thus, green energy is not only a technical possibility. It is a symbol of environmental sustainability, economic efficiency and life in spiritual harmony. The sunlight that comes through the window every day gives me not only warmth, but also hope for how bright our future will be. Green energy is the path to a bright future. 

The work carried out in our country on solar, wind and other renewable energy sources is an important step in the development of green energy. The construction of model projects such as the city of Arkadag, based on green technologies, is a vivid demonstration of our country’s commitment to a green future.

Turkmenistan’s active participation in international initiatives under the auspices of the UN and its leading positions in such global issues as green energy and climate-sustainable development are evidence that our country’s efforts in this area are recognized at the global level.

Nabat VEPAYEVA,
International Affairs Specialist at the Ýaş Tebigatçy Public Organization.