In what seems like an amazingly comprehensive and optimistic website reminding us that Michigan is the home to the automotive industry and a part of that Midwestern part of the country where people are accustomed to making and building things, Michigan's business attraction strategy is spelled out in some rather exciting detail, indicating a high level of partnering between business, education and the government there: http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Default.aspx
Alternative Energy in the State of Michigan is one of 6 Michigan growth sectors heavily pitched in this extensive presentation.
Subcategories within Alternative Energy:
Wind - "The wind energy industry includes not just power generation, but also the manufacturing of parts for wind turbines and structures and their assembly."
Solar Technology Manufacturing - "With our advanced manufacturing infrastructure, high-tech workforce and robust scientific community, we lead the world in developing solar technologies to meet the needs of the exploding solar energy market. Drawn by this scientific boom and an engineering community that numbers over 65,000, global solar energy powerhouses have made their headquarters here."
Advanced Energy Storage ranging from battery development and recycling stimulated by partnership with the automotive industry, to "advanced energy storage technology toward increasing energy efficiency on a smart grid".
It seems that the State of Michigan is finding ways to revitalize its manufacturing economy by providing leadership in the emerging energy economy.
~=~
