Globe 2016: a solar perspective

Sean Fleming knows the power of the sun. The general manager of a Nova Scotia-based solar business says our low carbon future is going to be powered by the sun:

“What the International Energy Agency says about solar energy is that by 2050, it is going to be the leader globally for power production ahead of wind, fossil fuels and nuclear.”

Fleming says smart investments today can ensure Canada is at the forefront of alternate power sources that protect our environment.

Sean Fleming spoke about the potential for solar energy at the GLOBE 2016 Conference and Innovation Expo in Vancouver in March. He was not paid for his comments and did not endorse any specific company. GLOBE is North America’s largest and longest-running conference series dedicated to business innovation and climate change solutions for the planet.

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