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SETO just announced its Small Innovative Projects in Solar 2023 funding opportunity, a $6.5 million program for seedling research and development projects that focus on innovative and novel ideas in PV and CSP. Diverse teams from universities, federally funded research and development centers, nonprofits, community-based organizations, state agencies, local governments, and solar developers are encouraged to apply by June 1.
The final Countdown Contest in the Perovskite Startup Prize has concluded, and two teams were just named finalists! American Perovskites and Perotech Energy were awarded $200,000 each for their novel, cost-effective technologies that will help accelerate the growth of the U.S. perovskite industry. They join four other finalists in the Liftoff Contest, where they will be asked to demonstrate substantial progress and validation of their technology and develop a network of mentors and partners.
Don't forget to participate in these funding opportunities, prizes, and solicitations:
SETO is seeking information and feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, education and training providers, community-based organizations, and workers’ rights organizations on scaling the U.S. solar manufacturing workforce. Submit feedback by June 2.
Agrivoltaics, the co-location of solar energy installations and agriculture beneath or between rows of PV panels, has many potential benefits for the U.S. solar industry, farmers, and communities at large. Learn about the positive potential impacts of agrivoltaics: from creating clean energy jobs to easing land-use conflict.
April 25 | 11:30 a.m. ET
The American-Made program is hosting an Earth Day event to celebrate the innovators and entrepreneurs supercharging the clean energy revolution. Hear from key energy industry players, past prize winners sharing their success stories, and prize administrators who will give updates on the latest winner announcements and new prize launches.
April 26 & 27
i2X is hosting a new meeting series, the Solution e-Xchange, to facilitate open dialogue across the U.S. electricity ecosystem on important interconnection issues. Join the upcoming sessions:
April 26 | 4 p.m. ET
SETO’s Systems Integration team is hosting a monthly webinar series. Register for their next webinar, titled, ‘Secure Monitoring and Control of Solar Power Distribution System Through Dynamic Watermarking.'
May 1 | 2 p.m. ET
Student teams in the Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition Class of 2022-2023 have been working hard on their designs to meet the solar-plus-storage needs of campus, tribal, and suburban mixed-use districts. The winning team for each division will compete in a head-to-head pitch championship. Register for this energetic virtual event and vote on your favorite team to win.
May 4 | 1 p.m. ET
Join the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for a webinar series on agrivoltaics, the co-location of solar and agriculture on the same land. Additional webinars are scheduled in the coming months.
May 24-25 | Golden, CO
Join NREL for an in-person workshop and demonstration of the new PEGI Platform, which allows vendor technologies to plug into megawatts of grid infrastructure. Register by April 20.
May 23-24 | 12 p.m.ET
Learn and discuss the various elements of community solar program design, as well as ownership options relevant to municipal utilities in this new continuing education course presented in partnership with the American Public Power Association and NREL.
SETO is connecting the dots on solar innovation. Check out some of the SETO-funded innovations that benefit consumers, communities, and the solar industry:
Follow along with our Connect the Dots content on social media and join the conversation using the hashtag #ConnectSolar
Learn more about SETO or DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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