Background
Williams, Neville was born on March 28, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald Charles and Rose Eileen (Boughton) Williams.
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If millions of people in the developing world can use solar power, why can’t we in North America? The question immediately arises from this fascinating account of the author’s 12-year quest to bring solar power and light to people in the developing world who have no electricity. Chasing the Sun is a story of dreamers and doers who succeeded in their mission to make the world better by delivering nature’s energy to poor people and by building organizations to put the sun at their service in practical, affordable, and effective ways. A green energy development narrative that is fun and eye-opening, the book is also part autobiography. Author Neville Williams’ inspiring tale of trailblazing innovation describes: • His founding the nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) in 1990, which promoted solar power for a decade by setting up pilot solar rural electrification programs in 11 developing countries, including Zimbabwe, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and China • His launching of the commercial Solar Electric Light Company in 1997, which became the SELCO group of companies that has overcome daunting challenges to bring solar electricity to 50,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam Filled with colorful characters, the book also features the enthusiasm of maverick devotees to the renewable energy boom of the 1980s and 1990s and their interplay with staid DC-based development institutions, as well as their unique perspective on global solutions to “energy poverty.” It will be illuminating to all interested in the environment, development, renewable energy, socially responsible business, and our future at the end of the age of oil. Neville Williams was an award-winning journalist for many years who also worked as the national media director for Greenpeace. He remains involved with SELCO and is currently working on domestic solar initiatives from his Washington, DC, home.
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International solar energy corporation executive
Williams, Neville was born on March 28, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald Charles and Rose Eileen (Boughton) Williams.
Student, University Colorado, 1964-1966; student, University Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1967.
Freelance correspondent, Vietnam, 1968-1969; freelance journalist, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1970-1971; freelance journalist, London, 1971-1973; writer, producer, Station W National Broadcasting Company-television News, New York City, 1973-1974; freelance writer, Telluride, Colorado, 1975-1979; media liaison Office of Solar Energy, unites states department Energy, Washington, 1979-1980; director of marketing, Telluride Ski Resort, Inc., 1981-1983; owner, operator, History Sheridan Opera House, Telluride, 1983-1985; national media director, Greenpeace United States of America, Washington, 1987-1989; chairman, president, Solar Electric Light Fund, Washington, 1990-1997; also, board directors. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, president Solar Electric Light Company. Chairman SELCO-India, SELCO-Vietnam, RESCO-Asia, Ltd.
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Appointed member Advisory Committee for Commerce and Development, State of Colorado, 1980-1985. Appointed member Governor's Motion Picture & television Commission, 1981-1985. Fellow American Solar Energy Society, International Solar Energy Society.