A Shift in Manufacturing: Q Cells and Clean Energy Opportunities

This chapter explores the transformation of manufacturing in a region influenced by the entry of Q Cells, a foreign clean energy manufacturer. It discusses the changing perceptions of local residents towards manufacturing jobs, the benefits of clean energy, and the challenges of unionization in Georgia. Through the case study of Dalton, it examines the long-term effects on communities, including the implications of tax credits and the tension between economic development and community opposition.