The energy crisis is a business opportunity. Smart entrepreneurs
are assessing new energy technologies and refining old energy technologies
to start money-making businesses in the energy industry.
More than just chasing profits, these entrepreneurs are concerned
about saving the planet.
- Primer on Solar Energy - So what is Solar Energy and how is it being harnessed throughout the world? Rising crude oil prices and increasing awareness on climate change have intensified research in this field and brought about interesting innovations and applications. More...
- Economics of Solar Power - The
feasibility of large scale use of solar power is governed by a
multitude of factors.Sound policy making could fuel demand and
encourage research while distorting fuel subsidies and price insulation
could mean solar power will remain financially unviable. More...
- Business Opportunities
- Solar Energy - Millions of dollars are being invested by
photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturers to ramp up production capacity
in expectation of high sustained growth in PV demand. More...
- Primer on Wind Energy
- There has been a sudden increase in the use of Wind Energy to
generate clean power, and the installed capacities in many countries
have consistently registered double digit growth figures. More...
- Economics of Wind Energy
- Despite having a much higher potential – both theoretical and
otherwise – solar power still lags far behind wind power in electricity
generation. More...
- Business Opportunities
- Wind Energy - Due to its favorable economics, wind power
is one of the most important and fastest growing segments of the
energy market. More...
- Primer on Biomass Energy
- Most organic waste that was earlier relegated to landfills outside
cities is now being used to generate power. More...
- Economics of Biomass
Energy - Unlike thermal or hydel power, biomass energy does
not enjoy presence of established markets for its raw material.
So far this has discouraged deployment of biomass power projects
on a very large scale. More...
- Business
Opportunities - Biomass Energy - Biomass has the highest potential
for small scale business development and mass employment. Characterized
by low cost technologies and freely available raw material it
is still one of the leading sources of primary energy for most
countries. More...
- Hydro
Power - Potential and Opportunities - Hydro power is one of
the largest and cleanest sources of electricity in the world.
Many believe that its potential has been reached but newer and
more efficient turbine technologies combined with a closer look
at micro hydro power could change this belief. More...
- Marketing Green Technologies - Alternative energy may be a favorite of environmentalists, but its successful induction into business or daily life depends a lot on economics and perception. Innovative marketing strategies are required to increase the penetration of these earth friendly technologies and improve the prospects of entrepreneurs in this energy niche. More...
