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Community Power Accelerator™

The Community Power Accelerator TM connects developers, investors, philanthropic, and community-based organizations to create an ecosystem of partners that work together to get more community-benefitting distributed solar projects financed and deployed. Part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Community Solar Partnership+ (NCSP+), the

Strategy and Engagement Team | Department of Energy

The Strategy and Engagement team is responsible for managing internal and external communications for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). The team is dedicated to raising awareness of SETO''s initiatives among stakeholders, media outlets, and the public through various channels, including the SETO

DOE Unveils New Interactive Map Showcasing Clean Energy

Sep 14, 2023· WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a new interactive map series showcasing, in localized detail, where clean energy investments are occurring across the United States thanks to President Biden''s Investing in America agenda.This new interactive tool will serve as a valuable resource for tracking the industrial revitalization

2024 Solar Forecasting Workshop | Department of Energy

On July 9-10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) hosted a workshop about solar forecasting to share and discuss the latest solar forecasting technologies, modeling, and resources that help utilities and grid operators better forecast when, where, and how much solar power will be produced at U.S. solar energy plants.

Quarterly Solar Industry Update | Department of Energy

Aug 20, 2024· Key updates from the Summer 2024 Quarterly Solar Industry Update presentation, released August 20, 2024:. Global Solar Deployment. About 560 gigawatts direct current (GW dc) of photovoltaic (PV) installations are projected for 2024, up about a third from 2023.; The five leading solar markets in 2023 kept pace or increased PV installation capacity in the first half of

Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs

Tribal Clean Energy Innovator Fellows will be funded by the U.S. Department of Energy for up to two years. February 1, 2024 Learn More Upcoming Events Oct Bright Future in Solar Energy. Learn More DOE-Funded Solar Project Helps Spokane Tribe Reduce Homeowners'' Monthly Energy Cost from $240 to Less Than $9.

Homeowner''s Guide to Going Solar | Department of Energy

DOE created the Homeowner''s Guide to the Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics to provide an overview of the federal investment tax credit for those interested in residential solar

DOE Announces Goal to Cut Solar Costs by More than Half by 2030

Mar 25, 2021· — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an ambitious new target to cut the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next ten years, in addition to nearly $128 million in funding to lower costs, improve performance, and speed the deployment of

Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) held a webinar on September 27, 2022, to discuss the recent policy changes in the Inflation Reduction Act. Watch the recording, download the slides, and read the Q&A. Download a PDF version of this webpage: Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses.

Solar Access Program

The Department of Energy is prioritizing solar installations in communities that have a high percentage of very low-income residents AND experience long and frequent power outages. If your household does not qualify for the Solar Access Program through a qualifying medical condition or disability, use the map below to see if your address is

Justice40 Initiative

Jul 20, 2021· The Department of Energy (DOE) requires Community Benefits Plans as part of all BIL and IRA funding opportunity announcements Percent of households that use a fuel other than grid-connected gas or electricity or solar energy as their main heat source (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019) Population 65 and older. Percent of total population over age 64

RE+ 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) hosted workshops and other events at RE+ 2024, a clean energy industry conference that was held September 9-12 in Anaheim, California.SETO staff participated in education and show floor sessions, highlighting the office''s efforts to drive innovation, lower costs, and support the

Silicon Solar Manufacturing and Dual-use

Jul 6, 2023· The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the funding opportunity on July 6, 2023 and the 10 selected projects on May 16, 2024. Approach. A robust domestic solar manufacturing sector increases supply chain resilience and brings other direct domestic benefits, including job creation and economic

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $82

Apr 20, 2023· WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden''s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $52 million for 19 selected projects, including $10 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to strengthen America''s domestic solar supply chain, and $30 million in funding for technologies that will help integrate solar

Solar Energy Innovation Network | Solar Market Research and

Learn about the Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN), a three-year program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),

FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back

Aug 17, 2021· Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new issue brief that details a bright future for solar power, good jobs, and affordable energy in the United States.

Solar Futures Study

Sep 8, 2021· The Solar Futures Study is a U.S Department of Energy report that explores the role of solar energy in achieving the goals of a decarbonized grid by 2035 and a decarbonized energy system by 2050.

PVWatts Calculator

NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. PVWatts ® is a registered trademark by Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC in Golden, CO, 80401.

Fellowships and Research Opportunities | Department of Energy

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship offers SETO the opportunity to hire candidates who come to Washington, D.C. to learn about the federal government and its role in advancing renewable energy. Fellows use their expertise to support solar energy research and development by guiding strategy, designing

Funding Notice: Solar Technologies'' Rapid

May 28, 2024· The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) announced the Solar Technologies'' Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) funding opportunity, which will provide up to $31 million for research, development, and demonstration projects to improve power

Community Solar | Department of Energy

What is Community Solar? The U.S. Department of Energy defines community solar as any solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic area, in which the benefits of a solar project flow to multiple customers such as individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and other groups. Community solar is a form of solar energy generation that allows community members of all

Solar Energy Technologies Office Events and Webinars

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) hosts numerous events, webinars, and workshops to engage with the solar energy community, such as the recurring stakeholder webinar series and webinars focused on current funding opportunities or research areas.

Renewable Energy Siting through Technical

Lead organization: Colorado Energy Office Award amount: $1.96 million Approach and key objectives: This collaborative will support inclusive engagement with communities and streamline the development of solar, agrivoltaics, wind, battery energy storage, and geothermal projects by providing tools, resources, and direct grants to local governments.

DOE Releases Solar Futures Study Providing the Blueprint for a

Sep 9, 2021· The Solar Futures Study, prepared by DOE''s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, shows that, by 2035, the United States would need to quadruple its yearly solar

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