3M launches renewable energy division

In Minnesota, 3M announced that it would form a renewable energy division, consisting of Energy Generation and Energy Management business units. Energy Generation will create products that lower costs for solar, wind, geothermal and biofuel projects including films, coatings, encapsulants, and sealants. Energy Management will develop energy efficiency products such as window film technology.

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