Clean Energy Manufacturing: U.S. Competitiveness and State Policy Strategies (Presentation): NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Eric Lantz

Research output: NRELPresentation

Abstract

The capital intensive nature of clean energy technologies suggests that manufacturing clean energy equipment has the potential to support state and local economic development efforts. However, manufacturing siting decisions tend to be complex and multi-variable decision processes that require in-depth knowledge of specific markets, the logistical requirements of a given technology, and insightinto global clean tech trends. This presentation highlights the potential of manufacturing in supporting economic development opportunities while also providing examples of the financial considerations affecting manufacturing facility siting decisions for wind turbine blades and solar PV. The presentation also includes discussion of other more qualitative drivers of facility siting decisions asgleaned from NREL industry interviews and discusses strategies state and local policymakers may employee to bolster their chances of successfully attracting clean energy manufacturers to their localities.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages21
StatePublished - 2014

Publication series

NamePresented at the Policy Academy National Governors Association, 9-11 December 2013, Annapolis, Maryland

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-6A20-61265

Keywords

  • blades
  • clean energy
  • economic developments
  • jobs
  • manufacturing
  • PV
  • wind

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