September 21, 2023
Funding Notice: Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage via Concentrated Solar-thermal Energy
The Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage via Concentrated Solar funding opportunity seeks to reduce costs and advance technology of concentrated solar thermal power for thermal energy storage and other uses, including industrial decarbonization.
September 18, 2023
Success Story: Nevados Tackles Siting Challenges with Innovative Solar Trackers
Siting solar arrays is a challenge shared by developers, state and local governments, and communities. With the help of Energy Department funding, Nevados developed hardware that opens new sites by enabling solar panel installation on uneven terrain.
September 13, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Solar Prize Round 6 and Net Load Forecasting Prize Winners
On September 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the winners in two prize competitions: the American-Made Solar Prize Round 6 and the American-Made Net Load Forecasting Prize.
September 12, 2023
DOE Opens $10 Million Program to Improve Planning, Siting, and Permitting for Large-Scale Renewable Energy
$10 million funding and technical assistance program will expand state and local government capacity to support the planning, siting, and permitting of large-scale renewable energy projects on private land
September 12, 2023
Funding Notice: Advancing U.S. Thin-Film Solar Photovoltaics
The Advancing U.S. Thin-Film Solar Photovoltaics funding opportunity will award $36 million for research, development, and demonstration projects on two major thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technologies.
August 1, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Program to Expand State and Local Capacity for Renewable Energy Planning, Siting, and Permitting
Initiative will support states and local communities as they plan for and evaluate proposed development of large renewable energy facilities
July 26, 2023
Success Story—Using Renewable Microgrids to Keep the Lights On
With a $5 million award from SETO, Siemens develop a three-layer energy management system for microgrids that helps secure both microgrids and the larger electric grid against physical threats and cyberattacks.
July 21, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $20 Million to Optimize Lifecycle of Solar Energy Systems and Minimize Technology Waste
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Improve Photovoltaic System Lifecycle Performance, Streamline the Reuse and Recyclability of Solar Technologies, and Boost Domestic Supply Chain
July 21, 2023
Funding Notice: Materials, Operation, and Recycling of Photovoltaics (MORE PV)
$20M in funding available for research and development projects that reuse and recycle solar energy technologies.
July 10, 2023
Success Story—Improving Solar Permitting by Addressing Questions about Stormwater Runoff
Communities can now use a solar-specific tool to understand stormwater runoff at their local solar energy installations.