 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is continuing its Connect the Dots on Solar Energy campaign with a focus on solar energy innovation.
Over the past 35 years, SETO awardees have conducted breakthrough research and created hundreds of companies, pushing the boundaries of innovation and bringing new products and services to the market. These innovations have led to the steep decline in solar costs and have streamlined how consumers go solar, how regulators design rules and programs, and how utilities and grid operators manage electricity.
Innovations in solar energy, whether technological advancements, new and updated policy, or streamlined processes, have benefits that reach every American, including:
- Household Savings: SETO is investing in making solar panels more efficient, cost-effective, and durable, helping consumers save money on their utility bills.
- Solar Energy Access: SETO awardees think creatively about the future of solar energy, including how to bring residential solar to those who cannot install solar panels on their roof.
- Grid Security: SETO is funding research in technologies that strengthen the U.S. energy grid from hacks while incorporating renewable energy resources into the power system.
Find more information on the benefits of solar innovation, SETO’s work, and solar innovation resources on the Connect the Dots on Solar Innovation webpage. Â
Follow along with our campaign! Through mid-May, we’ll be connecting the dots on the impacts of the renewable grid on health and the environment. You can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ConnectSolar and sign up for our newsletter for updates throughout the year.
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