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Renewable Energy Component Manufacturing in South-Central Pennsylvania

REDDI has recently completed a year-long study of the renewable energy industry in
South-Central Pennsylvania and has found substantial opportunity in the manufacture
of components for renewable energy systems.

As an economic development tool, this broad study includes a general description of
the technology and market characteristics for renewable energy (part 1); an
examination of the south-central region in terms of the market segments where the
area can and does have competitive advantage (part 2); and an evaluation of regional
economic development resources, including the region’s innovation capacity –
essential tools for transitioning regional industries into new renewable energy markets
(part 3).

The primary use for this study is to provide background information and preliminary
guidance for a newly formed industry partnership in renewable energy. It is intended
to help guide the agenda and focus of the partnership, and to expedite the initial
startup activities of the partnership by organizing basic industry information and
identifying initial steps that need to be taken. The study may be used to help inform
state policy with respect to the economic development of this industry cluster, including
incentives and regulation. It may also be used to help coordinate grassroots efforts by
workforce development and economic development organizations across Pennsylvania.

The Study is available for download using the following links

Renewable Energy Summary

Part 1: A Primer on Renewable Energy

Part 2: The Renewable Energy Cluster in South-Central PA

Part 3: Strengthening the Region's Innovation Capacity