•Need for alternative energy is growing due to rise in price of oil and gasoline
•Solar energy parts manufactures are experiencing strong growth – could triple over the next 3 – 4 years
•Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) located in Clarksville, TN is only 35 miles from Cadiz. The presence of HSC could bring solar support manufacturing to area
•Our workforce has manufacturing skills that can be transferrable to the skill set required by solar support manufacturing
•Ft. Campbell each month has soldiers separating with high technical skill trade needed for solar support manufacturing
•Location of our community will support manufacturers to easily ship components to end-users