Irishman’s bright idea to create jobs

IRISH creative minds are coming up with ideas to cope with the changing global environment, and, as we mentioned last week, there are huge opportunities for job-creation in green technology.

Solar panels, for instance, are appearing with more frequency on the roofs of houses around the country — a sight we’re sure to see more of in the future.

A Co Mayo energy technology company is to create 20 jobs over the next 12 months, after producing what it claims is the world’s most efficient solar panel. Surface Power is also launching its breakthrough product on the world market.