Beyond Recycling: Reducing Waste from Solar Modules Before They’re Even Made

More than 85% percent of a solar photovoltaic (PV) module is made of materials we already know how to recycle, like aluminum and glass. However, solar panel recycling—and recycling overall—is not currently cost-effective or widely adopted.

Interconnection Resources for Utilities and Regulatory Commissions: the LODGE Model and i2X Webinar

DOE will host a webinar for utilities and public utility commissions where industry experts will discuss DOE resources available to assist with interconnection and siting. The webinar will include a deep dive into SETO’s LODGE Model and i2X.

Fremont, California Leads Solar Energy Advancement as First Local Government to Earn SolSmart’s Coveted Platinum Designation

The new designation requires local governments to automate residential solar permitting.

American-Made Solar Photo Competition: Hit Me with Your Sun Shot

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is in search of the best photos of solar power with the American-Made Solar Photo Competition: Hit Me with Your Sun Shot.

DOE Announces the Class of 2024 Solar District Cup Finalists

DOE announced that 60 teams from 53 schools are advancing as finalists in the Solar District Cup Class of 2024.

Virtual Workshop: Concentrating Solar Receivers and Reactors

Join SETO for a virtual workshop focused on solar receivers and reactors for concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) and solar-thermal decarbonization.

Risky Solar Research Ideas Shine with Funding from SIPS: Small Innovative Projects in Solar

This $6.5M DOE funding opportunity is ideal for early-career solar energy researchers, supporting early-stage ideas in photovoltaics and concentrating solar-thermal power.

Request for Information: Receivers and Reactors for Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power Plants and Solar Industrial Process Heat

Share your thoughts on technology development needs and commercialization opportunities for solar receivers and solar reactors.

New Federal Guidance Says LIHEAP Funds Can Cover Community Solar Subscription Fees

States should address key considerations before allocating LIHEAP funds toward community solar subscriptions. Learn about this new guidance from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

SETO Small Innovative Projects in Solar 2023: Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power and Photovoltaics Funding Program

On April 13, 2023, DOE announced $6.4 million in funding for 14 to 24 awards. SETO selected 24 projects to receive $7.8 million in funding, which were announced January 11, 2024.

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