Renewable energy storage and grid integration

Research funding and development of alternative energy technologies

Energy Research and Development

Legislative body

These systems combine solar and thermal power, a coupling that is gaining significant interest in the alternative energy and technology communities.

Components of solar energy systems that convert sunlight directly into electricity. A new factory for these modules is planned in Uzbekistan.

Systems that store energy generated by solar panels for later use.

United States

A new funding opportunity launched by ARPA-E to support innovative solar energy projects, with a focus on hybrid solar energy systems that combine photovoltaic modules with integrated storage.