Metro Atlanta is charging ahead as a leader in clean energy innovation, powering Georgia’s rise as a top state for e-mobility, battery tech, sustainable fuels, and solar. With billions invested in green infrastructure and boasting over 800 cleantech firms, Atlanta blends sustainability with opportunity—backed by world-class talent and a pro-business climate that is advancing multiple facets of the cleantech industry.
Recognized as #1 for electric vehicle industry investment, metro Atlanta is a leading hub for EV production, with a connected ecosystem that streamlines manufacturing and installation.
As #2 for most solar manufacturing in the nation, and with community initiatives like Solarize Atlanta, Georgia and the metro Atlanta region are advancing the solar sector, including with the largest solar panel assembly plant in the Western Hemisphere.
Metro Atlanta is driving the transition to zero-emission transportation, with initiatives like a hydrogen hub study at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and a pilot hydrogen bus fleet by transportation agency MARTA.
Metro Atlanta is home to several battery and chip manufacturers, as well as battery recycling and reuse operations—completing our thriving EV circular economy.
for clean energy investment and projects since 2022
recently awarded Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Grant
of the total U.S. solar market
city in the nation for ENERGY STAR® certified buildings
Bloomberg American Sustainable City
state for infrastructure
Metro Atlanta stands apart as one of the few U.S. regions where all major parts of the cleantech ecosystem are thriving in one place. With a bustling business environment committed to sustainability across the metro’s 29 counties, Atlanta isn’t just participating in the clean energy revolution—we’re leading the way.
Tap into a deeply qualified talent pool anchored by Georgia Tech, initiatives like the Cox Cleantech Accelerator, and Georgia Quick Start, our internationally acclaimed, free-of-charge workforce training program.
Atlanta's commitment to 100% clean energy by 2035 and the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, make it a prime destination for cleantech businesses.
With one of the nation’s only end-to-end cleantech ecosystems, metro Atlanta has the resources needed for startups and industry giants alike to scale quickly, break barriers, and attract top investors in clean energy innovation.
Metro Atlanta has attracted 17K+ cleantech industry workers whose companies benefit from a business-friendly tax structure and low regulatory environment.
David Aspinwall
President of Heliox North America
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