Becca Jones-Albertus is the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). SETO has an annual budget of over $300 million to advance solar technology and support an equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system. This includes innovative research on photovoltaic and concentrating solar-thermal power technologies, grid integration, and analysis and technical assistance to reduce soft costs and increase access to affordable solar energy. She also works with DOE leadership and interagency partners on key issues such as supply chains, grid modernization, and workforce training.
Becca has spent her career advancing solar technology and working to reduce regulatory barriers to solar deployment. Before joining the Energy Department, Becca worked in the private sector, leading efforts to develop solar cells that twice achieved world-record efficiencies. She graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University and holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She has more than 10 patents and 40 technical publications.