Ohio's Competitive Advantage

Ohio is poised to be at the forefront of next-generation energy production. From its history of firsts in the field of energy to its supportive state government to its host of resources - intellectual as well as natural - Ohio has the competitive advantage in energy innovation. And, Case Western Reserve University seeks to further that advantage as part of a collaboration of strategic partners throughout the state via the Great Lakes Energy Institute.

Did you know Ohio…

• is ranked 2^nd in potential for manufacturing wind turbines and components.  That means Ohio has the resources and manufacturing expertise to support the high growth wind energy market. The Great Lakes Energy Institute has a unique role too, being the first to research wind turbines in fresh water.  Read more about our innovative wind research here. 
• is ranked 2^nd in the nation in solar panel production.  The solar energy market is leveraging Ohio’s legacy in glass making, its world-class research institutions , photovoltaic expertise and supply chain systems.  Great Lakes Energy Institute is integral in solar research including solar materials, devices, durability and degradation.
• is home to NorTech a regional, non-profit economic development organization, leading a collaborative effort to drive growth across all sectors in advanced energy.  By accelerating commercial activity, they are developing an advanced energy cluster in Northeast Ohio.  Case Western Reserve University is a proud member.
• is ranked 4^th in rail and interstate freight traffic  and  has 25 water ports leading to more than 700 miles of navigable waterways. Ohio is centrally located and has the infrastructure to ensure raw materials, components and finished energy products quickly make their way to customers.