Course

Strategy for Solar Energy Start-ups

Stanford University
Course Lectures
  • Larry Bawden talks about the switch from Hydrogen to Solar Energy. He addresses the immense potential in Solar Energy. Bawden notes that this spaces has a very high investment rate in the past and believes that solar is a clean way to convert electricity.

  • Larry Bawden addresses the challenges in producing Solar Energy on a commercial scale. He highlights the capital intensive requirements in this field. He also notes the importance of precise nano-engineering in the manufacturing process.

  • Larry Bawden discusses the immense potential in Solar Energy by illustrating the high demand for this alternative source. He notes that there is huge demand from a variety of sources - residential houses to large industries. He also highlights the fact that substantial demand for this energy source is international.

  • Larry Bawden discusses the competitive strategy in solar energy start-ups lies in bringing vertical integration to your product mix. He believes that there is a huge potential for any viable technology in the value chain. He notes that continuous improvement of technology is key to the success of a company in this field.