GREATER PHOENIX: POISED TO BECOME THE NATION'S SOLAR CAPITAL


Solar technology and renewable energy firms are discovering America’s greatest upside. Greater Phoenix is anchored by world-class companies like First Solar, Kyocera and Stirling Energy Systems and is home to the world’s first School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. And we’re quickly gaining international attention from renewable energy giants like Abengoa and Iberdrola, who have identified Arizona for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Greater Phoenix is widely recognized for our openness to research and university partnerships, accessibility to industry leaders and numerous ground-floor opportunities—all of which can provide small- to medium-sized enterprises a competitive edge in clean technologies.




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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED SOLAR TESTING FACILITY

ASU announced that it is establishing a Solar Power Laboratory to advance solar energy research, education and technology.

ARIZONA TO GET FIRST WIND-POWER FARM

The Salt River Project has signed an agreement to buy electricity generated from what is expected to be the first wind energy farm constructed in Arizona.

MARICOPA COUNTY GREEN
GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

With a current population approaching four million and long-term projections showing the population nearly doubling again in less than 40 years, strategies to help maintain a vibrant quality of life and healthy and sustainable environment will be even more important in the future. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is implementing a long-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint, help save money and enhance the region’s environment. 
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NEWS & EVENTS

  • APS leads a solar tour of Arizona
  • Arizona to get $113M in energy stimulus funds
  • Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash on importance of renewable energy
  • Phoenix Mayor Gordon unveils 17-point plan to Green Phoenix






WHY SOLAR IN
GREATER PHOENIX?

  • Highest concentration of sun in the United States.
  • Aggressive mandate for distributed technologies such as solar panels in state’s renewable portfolio standard.
  • Close proximity to California—world’s 4th largest solar market.
  • Site of nation’s only lab accredited for photovoltaic design qualification and type approval.
  • Top 2 market in terms of concentration of semiconductor workforce talent relative to total employment.
  • Reliable power at half the kilowatt price of California.
  • Home to world’s first School of Sustainability at ASU.







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