Biden-Harris Administration Announces $40 Million to Support a Domestic Solar Supply Chain
Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C. As part of the Biden-Harris Administrations Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in investments across the solar energy supply chain, including the selection of four projects to improve the lifecycle of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. These investments will support the Biden-Harris Administrations efforts to boost domestic manufacturing and competitiveness while reducing waste and improving sustainability of solar technologies.The Biden-Harris Administration is investing in a clean energy future thats built to last, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. Research to understand and prevent common causes of early breakdowns and power loss, such as damage from extreme weather, can extend solar panel lifespans. This partnership of about 30 organizations, led by the Electric Power Research Institute and including academic and industrial stakeholders, aims to improve the circularity and lifecycle impact of PV systems through technology solutions, strategic partnerships, and community benefits.DOE also announced the upcoming $3 million American-Made Promoting Registration of Inverters and Modules with Ecolabel (PRIME) Prize. After a live demo day in which Solar Prize Round 7 finalist teams pitched their solutions to a panel of judges at RE+, SETO announced that two teams each received $500,000 for their early-stage innovations addressing challenges to the rapid deployment of equitable solar energy.
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