Infocast Presents Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit, Leading Industry Networking Hub this March
Meet and Network with Key Dealmakers in the Solar Development and Financial Communities
Can Perception Sell Renewable Energy?
Everyone in the sales side of renewable energy is confronted with a litany of financial measures and the same questions- “What is the IRR?” “How much is the CAPEX?” and “Where is the offtake (purchase) agreement?”; fairly universal questions between buyers and sellers in almost every industry! For the most part, the renewable energy industry suffers from a financial imbalance. Without incentives and/or compliance penalties, it’s somewhat difficult to justify the project on financial measures alone; this makes for a hard sale.
A discussion with Brian F. Keane, President of SmartPower (a renewable energy and energy efficiency company) touched on a model that was somewhat novel, at least in the renewable energy industry. Brian mentioned cars. Why do people buy a certain car knowing that once it’s off the lot it has depreciated at least in-half. A Lexus SUV LX 570 with a base sticker price of $81,530 does essentially the same thing as a Toyota Highlander with a msrp of $29,020.
Brian used another outlandish example for consumer behavior. In 1975, “the pet rock sold for $3.95 and estimates state Gary Dahl (advertising guru) sold over 5 million of his pet rocks in a six month period. With these totals Dahl earned over 15 million dollars during this period which would be estimated at $56 million today.” If interested, you can still purchase a pet rock at Amazon for $6.00 less shipping. Last Christmas a customer wrote “I bought this as a Gag for my brother. The package was in great shape, and the whole construct of the gift was great! Overall he said he loved this gift the best. Great holiday tradition carried on with such a simple and affordable gift.”
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PV Inverter After-Sales Service Market to Double by 2017
The analysis revealed that one of the key drivers of this growth will be demand for utility-scale installations which is forecast to be one of the fastest growing segments over the next five years.
Solar Photovoltaic Demand in 2012 Falls Short of 30 GW Mark, Reports NPD Solarbuzz
Annual growth rate declines to ten-year low as industry prepares for emerging markets to drive new opportunities
University-Affiliated Business Applies for Patent for Solar-Cell Efficiency Technology
Silicon Solar Solutions receives $150,000 grant for invention
Water Heaters Help Wind Turbines
Residential electric water heaters and furnaces, refrigerated warehouses, and commercial heating and cooling loads can help the power grid accommodate variable wind energy.
Fuel Cells Etc. Announces ELAT(TM) Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) is Back at a Fraction of the Cost
The new price of ELAT is expected to make the product far more suitable in cost sensitive applications than it has ever been in the past.
Trojan Battery Receives Frost & Sullivan 2013 "Innovative Enterprise" Award
Trojan Battery was recognized for its innovative use of technology and
equipment at its Lithonia, Ga. manufacturing facility.
Renewable Energy Leaders assessing the Ontario Feed-In Tariff
The forum will be the first opportunity for the industry to understand the new direction for renewable energy in Ontario under the province's new Premier Kathleen Wynne.
All-Energy Exhibition & Conference announces North American debut
Toronto chosen as site for premier renewable energy event, All-Energy Canada, in April, 2014
SGS Gives Successful QHSE Presentation at Renewable UK (RUK) Health & Safety Conference in Sheffield
SGS successfully held a presentation on quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) in wave and tidal projects at the Renewable UK (RUK) Health and Safety Conference in Sheffield on January 31, 2013.
ALTA Energy, A Promising Start
Bengaluru-based Alta Energy started operations in 2010
and has successfully showcased its technology for a telecom tower owned by Viom Networks, a joint venture
between Tata Teleservices Limited and Quippo, a SREI
Group enterprise.
Cleantech Fellows Institute Announces New Executive Director to Lead Expanded Vision
Steven Berens' industry experience delivers a solid foundation of strategic cleantech insight and startup creativity to expand the Institute's scope
American Roll Form Products Opens a Facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Painesville, OH – American Roll Form Products (ARFP), a manufacturer of custom roll formed products, recently opened a 40,000 square foot satellite facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The primary focus of this facility is to support customers and projects located in the Southwestern U.S. market.
TREIA's Texas Energy Independence Week Focuses on Renewable Energy
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, TREIA recognizes Texas Energy Independence to focus attention on the role of renewable energy in helping Texas become more energy independent. Informative forums address issues that affect the renewable energy industry's ability to thrive.
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