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 Welcome to MAREC                       

The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC)

MAREC was developed as a direct response to the growing need for alternative and renewable energy sources.  The mission of MAREC is to be an international destination point for researchers and businesses developing alternative energy technologies and applications.  In addition, the Center will be a leading resource for education and instruction on alternative energy.

                                                                                                                      Dr. Imad Mahawili
The initial spark for the development of MAREC came in 1999 when a group of Grand Valley State University faculty and Muskegon business people conceived the idea of a research and development facility focused on alternative energy.  Subsequent partnerships between the business, community, and private sectors resulted in groundbreaking for the Center in late 2002, with the facility opening its doors in November 2003.

Located in the Muskegon Lakeshore SmartZone on Muskegon Lake, MAREC is a self-sustaining distributive energy center that features a high-temperature molten carbonate fuel cell, photovoltaic solar roof tiles, and nickel metal hydride battery energy storage system. In addition, the facility offers business incubator space, energy laboratory, conference center, and classroom facilities.

MAREC's strategic focus revolves around four key initiatives: 1) managing a leading-edge facility, 2) implementing visionary energy projects, 3) providing alternative energy education, and 4) supporting the economic development of Muskegon and the state. 

MAREC is poised to establish Michigan as a leader in the application of alternative energy technologies.  Let the journey begin ...

Dr. Imad Mahawili  -  Executive Director of MAREC