Solar Energy - Think Solar Will Take Off?

Clayton Christensen, professor at the Harvard Business School, compares factors such as demand, disruption and non-consumption that determine the viability of solar energy in different regions around the world. View more of the series at phoenix.edu

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Clean Energy Crowdfunding — Crowdfunding Wind & Solar Projects in the UK CleanTechnica This is similar to what Solar Mosaic is doing in the US and what the Solar Schools program is doing for schools across the UK, but it is still a rather quiet trend, and the question is, will it take off? I certainly think it will. and more »

Green Transportation: Solar Powered Car KAALtv.com (ABC 6 News) -- They're gaining in popularity as more of us make an effort to "go green." But even electric cars have to be plugged in and that's taking energy off the grid. Until now. "I think this really shows some real ingenuity.

12 ways to save energy, money at home AZ Central.com To help out, here are some suggestions for your house, as well as tips on how these concepts can save you money or even earn a tax credit or rebate. 1. Conduct an energy audit. If you don't know where to start with saving energy, both Salt River ... and more »

Social Security and Medicare Could Run Out Sooner Than Expected ABC News (blog) I will not take kindly to being denied benefits when I retire. The government took the money out of my pay checks and I expect the government to live up to it's promise. everyone knows, unlesss one choose to believe the propaganda, that SS and Medicare ... and more »

First Solar Slides; Maxim Says Sell; Sees 50%+ Downside Forbes But he doesn't think that business can generate more than about $1 a share in profits on an annual basis. Chew also sees liquidity risks for First Solar, as the company's cash position has dropped to $330 million. “Due to high working capital needs and ... and more »