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Press ReleasesJuly 12, 2017New projects intended to develop innovative, early-stage solar power technologies.Energy.gov
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July 11, 2017Interconnection times vary widely across the U.S. and can take several months to complete. These SunShot awardees are simplifying the solar process.Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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June 22, 2017In this research, scientists used molecular beam epitaxy to deposit precisely determined quantities of iron (Fe), chromium (Cr) and oxygen (O)Basic Energy Sciences
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June 9, 2017As solar energy’s popularity continues to grow among homeowners, it’s changing the way people buy and sell homes.Success Stories
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June 7, 2017A critical property of any material used in solar cells, cell phones, or other electronics that are exposed to sunlight is photostability, aBasic Energy Sciences
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May 30, 2017Next-generation solar cells made of super-thin films of semiconducting material hold promise because they’re relatively inexpensive andBasic Energy Sciences
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May 30, 2017A multidisciplinary team discovered a possible secret to dramatically boosting the efficiency of methylammonium lead iodide perovskite solar cellsBasic Energy Sciences
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Press ReleasesMay 26, 2017Integrated Energy Systems Office
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May 15, 2017A severe hailstorm pelted the Denver area on May 8, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. But, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's solar panels held strong with just one broken panel out of more than 3,000.Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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May 10, 2017Residential solar installations co-funded by two DOE Office of Indian Energy grants bring electricity cost savings and job skills for tribal members.Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs