Nov. 27, 2021

Solar Earth Technologies - Solar Power 2.0. Talking with CFO Anders Kruus

Solar Earth Technologies - Solar Power 2.0. Talking with CFO Anders Kruus

When we think of solar power we visualize vast solar panel farms in the desert. And that was certainly the case with 1.0 as shown on the cover photo. 

But the future of solar power infrastructure may look more like this in future if Solar Earth Technologies has a say in the matter:

 

Yes, sidewalks and other urban infrastructure like parking garage roofs, trails, driveways etc with photovoltaics embedded therein.

And the race is on. California already generates about 20% of its electricity from solar. California has mandated that 100% of its electricity must come from renewable sources no later than 2045 - a mere 23 years hence.  But as solar power spreads globally, locating the power generating infrastructure has issues.

 

The map illustrates the optimal regions for solar power generation though it can be generated anywhere there is sunlight. Regions closer to the Equator have obvious advantage for higher efficiency generation. 

So make sure to listen to Tuesday’s podcast when Anders Kruus will discuss the unfolding future of solar power.

 

 

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Jim lived in Latin America - Ecuador, Chile and Mexico - for 7 years working in the financial services industry. But as a side interest, he was a stringer, (freelance journalist), for The Economist, the BBC, The Times and Business Latin America. Returning to San Francisco, he served as the President of the San Francisco Public Library from 1992 to 1996. The Commission runs the 27 public libraries in San Francisco, one of America's leading urban public library systems. His debut novel, a financial thriller "Deceit and Dirty Money" is available through Amazon.com. Jim is drawn to Podcasting, as the medium brings together all the traditions of writing, broadcasting, technology and marketing. Deeply committed to fostering international relations through Citizen Diplomacy, he serves as the Co-Chair and founder of the San Francisco Bangalore Sister City Committee, which links India's Silicon Valley to San Francisco. He is the Treasurer of the San Francisco Cork Sister City Committee which is one of 19 sister city relationships San Francisco has developed to foster international trade and culture.

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