Eden Full was 19 when she “stopped out” of Princeton University. She had received a Thiel Fellowship which offered her $100,000 to drop out of school for a two year fellowship to pursue an entrepreneurial project. The fellowship is offered to 20 students under 20 years old. Full was a… read more
The Solar Grove
All-Electric Vehicles (EVs), while great in theory, face a lot of challenges: Driving range: Most EVs can only go about 100–200 miles before recharging—gasoline vehicles can go over 300 miles before refueling. Recharge time: Fully recharging the battery pack can take 4 to 8 hours. Even a “quick charge” to… read more
Mexico’s Renewables: Opportunities in Wind and Solar
In December 2013, legislation was passed breaking the 75 year state monopoly of oil, gas and electricity. This creates an important opportunity for private and foreign investment in Mexican energy production, especially in renewables with large potential, like wind and solar. With the national target of 35% of energy coming… read more