The tremendous growth in the U.S. solar industry is helping to pave the way to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Over the past few years, the cost of a solar energy system has dropped significantly -- helping to give more American families and business access to affordable, clean energy.
Through a portfolio of R&D efforts, the Energy Department remains committed to leveraging America’s abundant solar energy resources -- driving research, manufacturing and market solutions to support widespread expansion of the nation’s solar market.
Learn More
Top 6 Things You Didn't Know About Solar Energy
Counting down our list of top things you didn't know about solar energy -- read on for more on the most abundant energy resource known to mankind.
Learn More
Soft Costs 101: The Key to Achieving Cheaper Solar Energy
Learn More
When buying a solar power system, hardware is not the only expense. There are also "soft costs": permits, financing, installation costs, and more. ...