University Of Arizona Designates a “Solar Zone” in their Science and Technology Park

The Solar Zone is a sweeping integration of research and development, manufacturing, green job training, education and public awareness, according John D. Grabo, director of business development for the UA Tech Park. The University has designated 200 of the UA Tech Park’s 1,345 acres, 9000 for the Solar Zone.  “The Solar Zone is the articulation of a vision to bring different aspects of the solar industry together in a supportive and competitive environment to manufacture products, create technology, attract suppliers, nurture talent, and influence the solar strategy of the region,” Grabo said. “A comprehensive, integrated solar park at this level does not exist elsewhere.”

The Solar Zone will connect selected and prequalified research centers internationally and create productive partnerships through The Global AdvantageTM program, a network of cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Europe that includes Ottawa and Berlin, committed to working collaboratively on clean-tech initiative that will:

• Create new markets;

• Enhance supply chains;

• Foster research opportunities for technology development and commercialization; and

• Create productive partnerships with relevant solar centers to investment business opportunities for Solar Zone firms.

UA Tech Park contributes nearly $3.0 billion annually to Pima County’s economy and is one of the region’s largest employment centers hosting 39 business and educational organizations and employing more than 7,000 people including four Fortune 500 companies. For fifteen years, the Tech Park has contributed to regional economic development by advancing the University of Arizona’s research mission and its efforts at technology development and technology commercialization. The Tech Park has been nationally recognized as one of the premier university research parks in North America.

Source: PR Log

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Posted by Tracey A. Smith on Mar 19 2010. Filed under alternative fuels, Green Career, Solar Energy Jobs, Solar Training. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry