A federal initiative launched in 2011 to fund solar energy technology research and lower the cost of solar technology to make it more accessible.

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Often mentioned with · Organizations

U.S. Department of Energy

Energy Research and Development

gov USA 4 mentions

Obama administration

gov USA 1 mention

Solar Energy Technologies Office

Solar energy research and development funding

gov United States 1 mention

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Solar Panels

A technology that converts sunlight into electricity, previously considered by New York City Hall.

1 mention

photovoltaic systems

Solar energy systems designed by Hanwha SolarOne to be efficient, flexible, and reliable for consumer needs.

1 mention

Solar energy

Used by SunHydro to generate hydrogen, making the fueling process fully sustainable.

1 mention

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United States

United States

US 3 mentions

California

California

US 1 mention

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

US 1 mention

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Often mentioned with · Research studies

Concentrated Solar Power Technology Advancement

1 mention

Solar cell efficiency research

1 mention

Solar Energy Grid Integration Analysis

1 mention

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In the news (4)

Solar energy industry reaches its cost goal in the US

8 years 9 months ago

DOE to invest $46 million into the solar energy sector

8 years 11 months ago

Solar energy research wins backing of DOE

13 years 4 months ago

Solar cell efficiency research gains more support from DOE

13 years 5 months ago