SunShot Beats Its Solar Cost Goal 3 Years Early
According to Greentech Media, SunShot has shattered its 2020 goal of reaching $1.00 per watt for utility-scale solar utility costs 3 years earlier.
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Stabbed In The Back, Part Infinity: Veterans Could Lose SunShot Solar Energy Job Training Program
Thousands of solar energy jobs for military veterans could be at risk if President Trump follows through on plans to cut the SunShot program.
Will It Or Won’t It? Cutting-Edge Solar Company Races To Meet Grant Deadline
The innovative solar company Giant Leap Solar is collaborating with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on solar tech 10x cheaper than fossil fuel.
US DOE Aims To Cut Costs Of Solar To Just 2¢/kWh
The Obama administration’s US Department of Energy has made a new commitment for its SunShot Initiative to cut the cost of solar-generated electricity by another 50% between 2020 and 2030.
Yingli Americas & Picasolar Receive US DOE SunShot Award For High-Efficiency Solar Cells
Yingli Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yingli Solar, and Picasolar have been awarded a US Department of Energy SunShot award to support the beginning of pilot production with Picasolar’s innovative Hydrogen Super Emitter.
US DOE Invests $21 Million To Fund Speedier Solar Adoption
The US Department of Energy announced $21.4 million in funding on Thursday to reduce ‘soft costs’ for new solar projects in an attempt to speed solar adoption. One of the barriers found in the adoption of solar energy is what are commonly known as “soft costs” — costs such as installation, … [continued]
US SunShot Initiative To Receive Up To $107 Million For New Projects And R&D
The United States Energy Department has announced it will provide up to $107 million in new projects and planned research and development funding through the country’s SunShot Initiative. Announced on Wednesday, the US Department of Energy (DOE) stated it would fund 40 projects with a total of $42 million through … [continued]
Solar Software Company kWh Analytics Raises $5M Series A Round, Launches PowerLock Production Guarantee
kWh Analytics, a San Francisco based solar data management startup, today announced the close of a $5 million Series A round of financing. The announcement coincides with the launch of kWh Analytics’ new PowerLock financial product, which increases equity returns of solar projects by combining the world’s largest solar production … [continued]
Fraunhofer CSE Showcases 2 Commercial-Ready Plug & Play Solar PV Systems At 2016 Demo Day
Two new, commercial-ready plug-and-play home solar photovoltaic systems were recently demonstrated by the Fraunhofer USA Center for Sustainable Energy Systems at the organization’s “2016 Demo Day,” according to a new press release. The new plug-and-play solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are, according to Fraunhofer USA Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, simple … [continued]
United States 70% “On The Path To SunShot”
The United States is 70% on the way to achieving the country’s SunShot Initiative 2020 goals, according to analysts and researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Earlier this month, a suite of studies was published by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) SunShot Initiative which identify the … [continued]
