Synopsis:

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority has approved tax incentives that will help two out-of-state companies set up shop in the vacant Ford Motor Company plant in Wixom. $125 million has been authorized as part of the photovoltaic Michigan Business Tax Credits and will benefit Clairvoyant Energy and Xtreme Power. These two companies along with Oerlikon Solar USA will be repurposing the auto plant into a solar panel and advanced battery production complex. With manufacturing starting in 2011, the venture has the potential of employing 4,000 people.