Solar Energy

May 10, 2014 By Miyako Yerick Leave a Comment

20 Under 20 “Stop Out”

Filed Under: Alternative Fuels, Electricity Production, Energy Production, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

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

May 10, 2014 By Miyako Yerick Leave a Comment

The Solar Grove

Filed Under: Electricity Production, Energy Production, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, United States

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

May 10, 2014 By Anne Hulsey Leave a Comment

The World’s Most Attractive Solar Markets

Filed Under: Energy Production, Mexico, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, South Africa, Turkey

The solar energy industry is growing as a very promising, international opportunity for investment. Therefore IHS Technology, a “global information company with world-class experts in the pivotal areas shaping today’s business landscape” compiles a quarterly assessment of the “attractiveness profile” for emerging photovoltaic markets. In early 2014, this list is… read more

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