Halter Joins Picasolar Board

Picasolar, Inc., a solar power startup company affiliated with the University of Arkansas, has added former Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter to its board of directors.

Halter, who served as lieutenant governor from 2007 to 2011, has been involved in a number of tech company start-ups.

“Bill is a tremendous addition to the board and complements the other members perfectly,” said Picasolar CEO Douglas Hutchings. “Picasolar’s technology represents a big step towards making solar one of the most cost effective energy sources. In recent months, we have hit several key milestones and Bill’s background will be extremely beneficial as the company continues to grow and add jobs.”

Picasolar’s technology, a hydrogen selective emitter invented by chief technology officer Seth Shumate, could improve the efficiency of solar cells by 15 percent. It is a key innovation in the fastest-growing segment of solar power as an energy source in the world.

Halter has served on the boards of directors of 10 technology companies in diverse industries and on the board of trustees of Stanford University, his alma mater.

“Picasolar is a great example of Arkansas entrepreneurs competing in global markets I look forward to helping the company transition from technical progress to business growth,” Halter said.