Efficient energy for Bangladesh

Project goal: Reducing the use of coal, wood and rice husks

Project size: 20 modern brick kilns (10 are already in operation)

Investment: 750,000 euros per brick kiln (Total investment: 10,5 million euros), 4,200 euros per rice cooker

Carbon savings: 2,850 tons of carbon dioxide per year and brick kiln

Bangladesh suffers from frequent power cuts, plunging the country into darkness for hours at a time. Rural regions in particular are badly affected; some aren't even connected to the electricity grid. The country's energy needs are largely met by burning coal and wood. Brick kilns are one of the biggest sources of harmful carbon emissions. But now a rethink is underway. Bangladesh is using modern technology to cut down on coal consumption and lower emissions.

A film by Wolfgang Bernert