A new push is under way to shine more light on these solar suppliers in hopes of further building up the industry in Minnesota.

State economic development officials and renewable energy supporters have partnered this fall to take an inventory of the state’s solar supply chain. They launched a new website at the State Fair called the Clean Energy Project Builder, an online directory where companies can post their wind and solar capabilities. About 800 manufacturers recently received letters inviting them to register.

“We’re finding that there’s a few different sectors who can supply to the solar industry if they’re not already,” says Kari Howe, an economic development specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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Dan Haugen, Finance & Commerce