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Access to a makerspace at or below cost would be invaluable for prototyping. Later in the development process, access to a small-scale manufacturing line, aid in designing for large-scale manufacturing, and assistance in researching manufacturing partners would significantly improve the timeline of our venture. UL Testing: RES’s units will need to undergo UL testing before being introduced into the market. Assistance from national labs that can perform UL testing would be very helpful in our venture. Lacking that, advice and information about the UL process from other members of the American Made Network would be very helpful. Business Plan Development: We would appreciate technical assistance in the following areas: business plan development, marketing, and market research. Networking: Contacts with owners/managers of utility-scale solar installation would be invaluable as we solicit feedback about industry needs and move forward with real-world prototype testing. "