Solar Company Founder
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Provided by: Sustainability Ambassadors|Published on: February 23, 2024
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Synopsis
- This resource is a four-page informational article about the green career path of a solar company founder, with a spotlight on Edwin Wanji, the founder of Sphere Solar Energy in Seattle, Washington.
- Students will learn the average salary, projects abroad, necessary education, and required skills for a solar company founder.
Subjects: Economics, Career Skills
Authors: Sustainability Ambassadors
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Washington
Languages: English
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Positives
- Edwin Wanji is a Kenyan immigrant, which could make his story particularly engaging and inspiring for immigrant students.
- He assesses this career path honestly and identifies the pros and cons while demonstrating his passion for his work.
Additional Prerequisites
- If students are unfamiliar with solar energy and solar panels, teachers should provide a brief explanation.
- Students should know the difference between soft skills and technical skills.
Differentiation
- The resource highlights inequities in solar energy access for communities of color and people in remote and rural locations. Students can brainstorm ways to address these issues of inequity and research other organizations and initiatives working towards equitable solar energy access.
- Students can discuss the soft skills identified in the resources and brainstorm ways to develop these skills.
- Edwin Wanji describes his experience growing up without reliable energy and how this has motivated him. Students can journal about their experiences that have been inspiring for them.
- Social studies or economics courses can explore entrepreneurship, using this story as a case study.
This resource from Sustainability Ambassadors introduces students to Edwin Wanji, founder of a solar energy company. Students will read a solid introduction to being a solar entrepreneur through Edwin’s words, which are organized and often in bulleted lists. Edwin focuses on inclusion and equity in access to solar, highlighting projects in Kenya and Haiti. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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