Renewables - Publications - Faculty & Research

02 Jan 2020
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Empowering Rural Communities

photo by Brandon Thibodeaux Chris Riley (MBA 2008) didn’t have any experience with renewable power when he cofounded Guzman Energy in 2013. Riley, who had spent most his career as an officer in the US Navy and then as director of... View Details

Keywords: April White; Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution; Utilities

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Batten Way | About

Batten Way In 2003, Frank Batten, a member of the MBA Class of 1952, made an extraordinary gift to HBS. The gift—one of the largest in the School’s history at the time—supports the renewal and enhancement of the Soldiers Field campus. The... View Details

15 Feb 2023
Blog Post

Creating Emerging Markets Sustainability Series - Closing the ‘Intention-Action’ Gap

incorporate into their purchasing decisions. “With our pulp, we could source it at cheaper rates from companies that do not adhere to renewable forestry. However, we cannot buy or source – by doctrine – any pulp unless the company that... View Details

22 Nov 2022
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Alumni Leaders on Decarbonization Strategies for Combatting Climate Change

technologies like Sorbent Ventilation Technology. This federal down payment on building decarbonization will pay climate dividends for decades to come. Matthew Arnold (MBA 1995) CEO, Unimacts GlobalI have been involved in renewables since... View Details

Portrait Project

Kevin Mohr

I would like to write a book filled with love, comedy, episodes of tragedy, and obstacles that are heroically overcome. My book will be rather easy to write because most of the stories will come from my own life, and the people who read my book will not be able to put... View Details

29 Aug 2024
Blog Post

Exploring Sustainable Energy: A Visit to Vestas Wind Turbine Manufacturing in Odense, Denmark

student essays that highlight their reflections. As the world races towards a sustainable future, renewable energy solutions are at the forefront of this crucial transition. Vestas, a global leader in wind turbine manufacturing since... View Details

Mar 2012
Article

Green Rules to Drive Innovation

increasing carbon charge; this would help internalize environmental costs, drive investment in energy efficiency, encourage innovation in renewable power, and raise substantial revenues that could reduce the national debt. Second, they... View Details

01 Mar 2013
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HBS alumnus Philip Rettger on partnering with the Harvard endowment

Philip Rettger (MBA 1985) has focused his career on renewable and sustainable energy. "While none of us knows what the future will offer for investment returns, I am pleased that the charitable remainder trust that I established several... View Details

Keywords: Trusts; Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution; Utilities

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Michael Cheng | MBA

Michael Cheng History/Mathematics Quincy 2022 Cohort 3 "The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless." —Jean-Jacques Rousseau Tech areas of interest Renewable energy and artificial intelligence. Formative... View Details

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Alejandro Gracia-Zhang | MBA

Alejandro Gracia-Zhang Mechanical Engineering (SB) Quincy 2020 Cohort 1 I am really excited about being part of this amazing team and I'm looking forward to learning about how entrepreneurship can help us make a greater impact! Tech areas of interest: View Details

07 Jul 2016
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Creating a Viable Future in Rural Africa

for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment (CREATE!), she says, “We are training very capable people to do things they never knew existed and to achieve mastery of them.” Established in 2008, CREATE! establishes... View Details

Joseph A. Boyd

An academic engineer by training, Boyd was instrumental in leading Harris Corporation’s renewed focus on research and development. Under his tenure, Harris introduced a variety of new products including super-minicomputers, integrated... View Details

Keywords: Computers & Electronics

July 2020
Supplement

CSL Capital Management: Patriot Proppants (B)

By: Victoria Ivashina and Yury Kapko

This two-part case series follows CSL Capital’s 2009 investment in the greenfield manufacturing company, Patriot Proppants. CSL, a recently established investment firm, employs a unique investment model, funding new ("greenfield") energy service businesses that serve... View Details

Keywords: Investment; Renewable Energy; Decision Making

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08 Apr 2011
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Will the Japan Disaster Remake the Landscape for Green Energy in Asia?

—Robert Todd, HSBC "Following the tragic events in Japan, this has spurred many people to review their policies towards nuclear," said Robert Todd, director for renewable energy in the Resources and Energy Group at HSBC.... View Details

Keywords: by Dennis Fisher; Energy; Utilities

Profile

Michelle Giguere

inherent differences between running a brand in China versus running one in the United States." Overall, Michelle's HBS experience to date has given her renewed perspective on her career. "Realizing how many options there are... View Details

17 Nov 2022
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Alumni Leaders on Decarbonization Strategies for Combating Climate Change

decarbonization will pay climate dividends for decades to come. Matthew Arnold (MBA 1995) CEO, Unimacts Global I have been involved in renewables since I went to work for Kenetch Windpower during my time at HBS in the early 1990s, and... View Details

Career Coach

Courtney Fairbrother

campus. Prior to working at Harvard, Courtney worked in both the private and public sector on renewable energy policy, implementation, and development for agencies such as the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority and Rocky Mountain... View Details

Keywords: Energy; Clean Technology; Energy; Entrepreneurship; Government

05 Feb 2025
Blog Post

Leadership with purpose: Redefining success and impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019)

individual journeys, challenges, and aspirations. These moments gave me a greater appreciation for my own strengths and a renewed sense of purpose. Engaging with the individuals featured in case studies further enriched the experience.... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

Portrait Project

Jevan Soo

A counterpoint of chattering friends around the globe. Their loving harmonies will sustain and renew when my own weary voice falters. How will my song end? With a gentle decrescendo, or a dramatic flourish? A well-worn reprise, or a... View Details

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Impact Investing Interest Group | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

your alumni profile to include the tag! Events October 2024 Annual HBS Alumni Reception at SOCAP Each fall at the SOCAP annual conference, members of the Impact Investing Alumni Interest Group gather for a special session together to make and View Details

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