"At Inspired Light, former HP innovator takes on solar power"

By Lee van der Voo

Sustainable Business Oregon contributing writer

Frank Cloutier has a favorite quote: “Do it and brag, not the other way around.

So he hasn’t talked much about happenings at Corvallis-based Inspired Light, where he is currently CEO, although he isn’t shy in saying that he hopes it will change the world.

Given his history with disruptive technology, it just might.

Cloutier is considered the father of inkjet printing technology, which was developed under his leadership during his 32-year tenure with computer-maker Hewlett-Packard Co. He’s also been involved with building other multi-million organizations.

Now, at Inspired Light, he is heading a unique effort to ramp up the efficiency of solar technology, at the same time working to drive down the price of a solar system that can rival other forms of energy generation.

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