FYIC/BUS 102: Home
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The resources on this page will help you find strong and credible research and data for your client project. Search the databases and websites below for information on the industry. Use the handout linked below to help you search effectively. For more help, try the database videos linked on the left side of the screen. You can find citation guidelines there too. Contact Abi Morgan or Zac Grisham for more assistance if needed.
TerraSmart Website
Energy Sources Information
Find information about the Energy Corridor (the energy industry broadly - fossil fuels, bio, alternative, wind, solar, etc.) here.
- StatistaFind statistics and reports on solar energy in general and solar companies.
- EIA.gov - US Energy Information AdministrationThis is a very comprehensive website. Under "Sources & Uses" you can find information about fossil fuels and alternative energy sources like solar.
- Academic Search CompleteUse this site to find additional research articles on solar power, other alternative energy sources, and traditional fossil fuels.
- Energy.gov - How Does Solar Work?Robust explanation of solar technologies.
- Solar Builder MagazineA B2B magazine specializing in the residential, commercial and utility-scale U.S. solar markets.
- Solar Energy Industries AssociationTrade organization for solar energy providers. Find information from the solar industry perspective.
Databases to Get Started
Industry Information
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowThis is a source for in-depth overviews on US industries. Look for the reports Solar Panel Installation or Solar Farm Developers to get started.
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowOn campus access only. Provides emerging industry reports. Search under the Energy and Resources category or keyword search for photovoltaic or solar. To login click on the Member Login button, then the IP Authenticate button.
Company Information
- Hoover's D&B Business Browser This link opens in a new windowIf you can't find the company you want to research in Marketline, you can search here - they have a huge company database.
- PitchBook This link opens in a new window
Pitchbook has set the login to an SSO. Instructions for accessing Pitchbook can be found here.
The PitchBook platform provides access to information about private companies, venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions for startups and high growth companies, including pre- and post-money valuations, investment amounts, investment round (seed, series a, etc.), angel group and institutional investor names, and investee information (founder and CEO names, location, age, degrees, etc.). Provided and managed by the Farmer School of Business Entrepreneurship Department.
- AnnualReports.comFind information here on company revenue and operations. Will only work for large, public companies.
- ResponsibilityReports.comFind ESG/sustainability reports here.
News Articles
- Cincinnati Business Courier This link opens in a new windowBusiness news for the Cincinnati area. Click 'More info' for how to create an account.
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowUse this to find journal, magazine, and news articles on any business topic.
Keywords Suggestions
Solar farms can also be referred to as solar power plants or photovoltaic power stations, or some combination of these.
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Business Librarian
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