Student 1 (Chairman) : What's your alternative power supply system?

Student 2 (Mr Islam) : Well, it's solar power and we are going to use solar power units in rural areas.

Student 1 (Chairman) : What is it? Is it something new?

Student 2 (Mr Islam) : Not exactly. It's already familiar in many parts of the world. We've introduced it in our country too. But yes, in this locality it's something new.

Student 1 (Chairman) : I see. Why do you call it ‘alternative power supply system'?

Student 2 (Mr Islam): Because solar power is a substitute for conventional electricity. It's actually a renewable energy source. Our solar units can be installed on open roof tops or at any open place where sunlight is available.

Student 1 (Chairman) : Sounds good. How much electricity can they give? Can they run my irrigation pump?

Student 2 (Mr Islam) : I'm afraid Mr Chairman, they can't. Our solar panels are small and are designed for domestic purposes only. They can produce enough electricity to run say, two or three tube lights, two fans, a TV set and the like. But larger units can run...

Student 1 (Chairman) : Sorry to interrupt Mr Asad. I've to go to the bus stand now to receive a sick friend. Anyway, several villages in our Union are still without electricity. I hope people will welcome your 'alternative power supply system'.

Student 2 (Mr Islam) : Thank you, Mr Chairman. Goodbye.

Student 1 (Chairman) : Goodbye, Mr Islam. See you again.