Ohio’s Advanced Energy and Environmental Technologies Industry includes companies that offer products and services that are based on the production of energy and environmental improvement.
hiVelocity, an online magazine highlighting the people and businesses that are helping to transition Ohio’s economy for future generations, recently interviewed ADI Wind in Sheffield Village, Ohio about how they're improving the operation of wind turbines.
Support from a Lorain County Community College Innovation Grant and the Defense Metals Technology Center helped ADI Wind design and build a 125 kW prototype gearbox as well as a test bed. ADI Wind now is an offshoot of Advanced Design Inc. specializing in the new unit.
The new gearbox is six times or more lighter than conventional units. This is accomplished by the unique gearing and reaction configuration allowing speeds to reach high gear ratios with significantly fewer parts and a much smaller size.
Ohio’s long history of manufacturing excellence and the continued transformation of its industrial base make Ohio the ideal location for global leadership in the wind energy industry. With thousands of companies in its advanced energy supply chain, including more than 675 established and emerging companies in the Ohio wind supply chain, Ohio has become a leading United States component supplier for wind turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers.
With its commitment to leading the United States to energy independence, Ohio is the perfect home for wind energy business.The state’s significant natural, intellectual, manufacturing, and policy resources all support success in wind energy.
The Renewable Energy Policy Project ranks Ohio as the second largest “impact state” for job creation as the United States expands its wind energy resources.This means that more jobs could be created in Ohio than all other states except California as wind turbine production is enhanced nationwide.
Click here to read the full story from hiVelocity about how ADI Wind is improving the operation of wind turbines.
A firm state-commitment that includes one of the nation's most aggressive renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and industry-specific incentive programs.
Cutting edge innovation unique to Ohio's university system and non-profit organizations.
A history of manufacturing excellence making way for an existing supply chain and green-collar workforce.
A prime market for power generation thanks to a location within 600 miles of 60% of the U.S. population and a robust distribution grid.
Ohio's advanced energy and environmental technologies industry includes companies that offer products and services that are based on the production of energy and environmental improvement. The scope of Ohio's advanced energy and environmental technologies industry encompasses research and development, manufacturing of solar, wind, biomass, clean coal, fuel cells, hydroelectric, geothermal, storage facilities that promote better utilization of renewable energy resources and other energy generating processes along with remediation and environmental engineering, research, testing and control systems. Whether it's in these fields or others—batteries, efficient lighting, advanced coal, bioenergy, nuclear—Ohio is the place to grow your business in advanced energy.
Ohio's world-class solar research resources and easy access to profitable markets provide a robust platform for growth. The state is uniquely positioned for success in solar due to its manufacturing and glass-making heritage, world-class research and educational facilities, thin-film and next-generation photovoltaic expertise, and supply-chain resources and logistics. Ohio's supportive business environment, significant government initiatives, and knowledgeable workforce help companies research, develop, and commercialize innovative solar technology.
Late last month, Dayton Power and Light opened a new 1.1-megawatt solar array near its Yankee substation in Washington Township outside of Dayton, Ohio. Under construction for more than a year at a cost of $5 million, the Yankee Solar Array is expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 150 homes a year. Thank you hiVelocity for sharing this video with me of DP&L.
To reduce dependence on fossil fuels – which account for 85 percent of U.S. energy use – Americans have begun to embrace clean, renewable solar and wind power. And, Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia region is ahead of the curve in using renewable energy to power its economy.
More than a decade ago, Geoff and Michelle Greenfield built their 100 percent solar and wind-powered dream home in Athens County, Ohio. After a few years of installing solar panels for interested friends and neighbors, the couple formally launched renewable energy design and installation firm Third Sun Solar & Wind Power Ltd. in 2000.
I recently spoke with Geoff about starting and growing his business in Appalachian Ohio. “Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia offers a highly educated, dedicated and motivated workforce both for our office level and line level jobs,” he said. “There are a lot of talented, hard-working people here, and we get the best pick of them.”
Click here to read more about my interview with Geoff.
According to the National Business Incubation Association, business incubators generate up to 20 times more jobs than any other federally funded community infrastructure project – at a fraction of the cost per job.
Nearly 30 years ago, this insight inspired the creation of Ohio University’s Innovation Center. Since then, the first university-based incubator in the state of Ohio and only the 12th in the U.S. has nurtured more than 80 companies and created more than 1,000 jobs in Ohio’s Appalachian Region.
Focused on information technology, biosciences and alternative and sustainable energy, the Center offers a home – complete with offices, conference rooms, shared office equipment and advanced laboratory equipment that includes the only commercial wet labs in Southeast Ohio – where startup businesses in these industries can grow.
I recently spoke with Jennifer Simon, director of the Innovation Center. She pointed out that the entrepreneurs in Athens and the surrounding region want to stay. The business-friendly environment, growth opportunities and talented workforce fuel the growth of these small businesses, but the welcoming community and balanced lifestyle make them want to remain in the area.
Click here to read the full Ohio University Innovation Center story.
According to the National Business Incubation Association, business incubators generate up to 20 times more jobs than any other federally funded community infrastructure project – at a fraction of the cost per job.