Social Enterprise & Green Business Marketing
The US Commerce Department has found that China provided trade incentives on Chinese made solar panels for the US market, and that this was unfair to US solar panel manufacturers. The Commerce Department is in turn charging a tariff on all Chinese imports of modules starting this summer. Here are some answers to help understand…
Green businesses can’t just talk the talk, they have to lead by example. Many green businesses have chosen solar for green credibility, public relations, and reduced power bills. But are they a good investment? Solar Panel Returns Calculating an ROI on solar panels can be tricky. Many factors must be accounted for, including: mounting area…
One Block Off the Grid announced last week that it was now offering leases for solar panel installations in addition to solar system purchases. With the solar leasing market getting more competitive, is there room for more green entrepreneurs to get in on the action? Starting a solar leasing company is a great green business…
Believe it or not, the solar economy is beating out the larger US economy in creating jobs. That’s good news for people looking for good employment, and good news for the country, too. Solar Jobs Increase Despite Sluggish Economy The Solar Foundation published a National Solar Job Census report that showed a doubling of the…
Bringing sustainable light and enduring hope to African women, social entrepreneur, Katherine Lucey, founder and CEO of Solar Sister, shares her wisdom on building a renewable energy movement with some of the poorest communities in the world. What Solar Sister is all about? Solar Sister is an innovative social enterprise that empowers rural women in…
Are you interested in getting into the solar game but not really suited to installation work or a career in solar panel manufacturing? Then a solar energy consultant position might be the right fit for you! With an ever-changing schedule packed with fun and challenging duties, becoming a solar energy consultant can be incredibly fulfilling…
While Silicon Valley remains the birthplace of some of the best tech start-ups, what’s good about the valley (and North California in general) is that has one of the highest levels of eco-consciousness. I’d like to point out 5 such entrepreneurs who’re running successful green tech companies in the valley, and making us all proud….
From Silicon Valley to Frankfurt, Germany, green tech companies are making their mark globally. I wanted to highlight a few of them that really stand out from the rest. Most of these are companies that are providing innovative technologies for harnessing solar energy into the mainstream market. 1. Fuel Tech Despite its emissions, coal is…
