Solar energy is becoming a significant part of the economy here in Northwest Ohio. First Solar and several start-ups (Xunlight Corporation, Innovative Thin Films, etc.) are leading the way into the future by manufacturing clean energy technology and creating green jobs.

The solar industry and research community in our area has frequented the local and national news quite a bit in the recent past. Check out some of the articles here:

• The University of Toledo takes solar energy to new degree -Toledo Blade article, April 14th, 2009
• Unprecedented growth seen for solar energy - Toledo Blade article, February 6th, 2009
• Visitors Soak up bright ideas from Ohio Solar Tour exhibits -Toledo Blade article, October 5th, 2008
• Solar Firm with ties to UT expanding - Toledo Blade Article, April 15th, 2008
• The Power of the Sun - Newsweek, Oct 8th, 2007

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