在那个充满希望和挑战的时代，施正荣用他的智慧和勇气，为自己开辟了一条成功之路。他的故事，如同一盏明灯，在黑暗中照亮了无数人前行的道路。

施正荣，一个来自中国的科学家，他的梦想是将太阳能技术应用于实践。在澳大利亚期间，他不仅学习了科学知识，还经历了打工生活，这些经历让他更加坚定了自己的梦想。

2000年，施正荣决定回国创业。他带着几十万美元，从南到北拜访企业家和政府官员，但遭到了拒绝。直到来到无锡，那里的一位副主任看到了他的潜力，并邀请他成为总经理。这次机会，让施正荣决定在这里建立自己的公司——无锡尚德。

经过多方筹备，无锡尚德最终成立，它设计产能为3兆瓦，但通过优化设计，这个数字迅速增加至10多兆瓦。不仅如此，为了节省成本，施正荣还从美国购买高质量二手设备，并建设了一条生产线。尽管最初面临资金短缺、员工流失等问题，但 grâce to the support from local government and shareholders, the company managed to overcome these challenges.

In 2002, despite being cash-strapped for two months without paying employees' wages, the company secured funding from banks with the help of government guarantees. By 2003, through frequent participation in industry exhibitions and offering high-quality products at competitive prices, Noxinc achieved a significant increase in orders before production even began.

Scholar-turned-entrepreneur Schipper made a bold decision to expand production lines, which marked his transformation from scientist to businessman. When Noxinc officially launched production in September 2003, it quickly turned profitable. The rapid growth of the solar energy market proved Schipper's foresight correct.

By 2004, Noxinc had reached an annual sales revenue of RMB800 million (approximately USD $120 million). In 2005, after resolving equity disputes and successfully listing on stock markets within six years of its founding, Schipper realized substantial wealth.

The story of Schipper serves as an inspiration for anyone pursuing their dreams. It is a testament that with perseverance and strategic planning one can overcome obstacles and achieve success.