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DOE announced investments in state-based programs to improve renewable energy planning and siting for local communities. This funding is part of DOE’s new Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program, which will fund state-based collaboratives and provide tailored technical assistance. Interested applicants are encouraged to begin forming collaboratives and register for a webinar on September 11. Applications are expected to open on September 12 and close on November 3.
SETO’s Just-in-Time Lab Call supports short-duration projects that address gaps in SETO’s research portfolio. These Just-in-Time awards support the development of datasets, analysis, and tools that reduce non-hardware costs (soft costs) and address other barriers to deploying solar and solar-plus-battery storage technologies.
Don't forget to participate in these funding opportunities, prizes, and solicitations:
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American-Made Heliostat Prize – Individuals, private companies, and nonfederal government entities, such as states, counties, Tribes, municipalities, and academic institutions are encouraged to apply by August 31.
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*Deadline Extended* American-Made Solar Data Bounty Prize – U.S.-based photovoltaic (PV) system owners and entities authorized to share data from PV systems are encouraged to apply to Stage 1 by September 6.
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Materials, Operation, and Recycling of Photovoltaics (MORE PV) Funding Program – Teams from institutions of higher education, for-profit entities, non-profit entities, state and local government, and Tribal entities are encouraged to submit mandatory letters of intent by September 6.
SETO is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada for RE+ 2023, a U.S. clean energy industry conference, in September. Register for four workshops and learn what else SETO has planned at RE+ this year.
Workshops:
Events: *stay tuned for more*
SETO is looking to hire two technology managers: one for the Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power (CSP) team and one for the Manufacturing and Competitiveness team. Applications for the CSP position are due August 14! Learn more about the positions and apply today!
Diverse teams of researchers, equipment manufacturers, software vendors, utilities, and independent system operators who submitted concept papers can now submit full applications through September 14 for the Operation and Planning Tools for Inverter-Based Resource Management and Availability for Future Power Systems (OPTIMA) funding opportunity.
August 11 & 15
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:
August 17 | 4 p.m. ET
Students and faculty considering participation in the Solar District Cup Class of 2024 can join this informational webinar to learn important competition details.
September 7 | 2:30 p.m. ET
Join this webinar to learn how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has impacted domestic solar manufacturing and encouraged equitable solar energy deployment since it was passed last year—and where DOE sees the industry heading next. Register.
September 19 | 3 p.m. ET
Register for the upcoming informational webinar about Round 2 of the Community Power Accelerator Prize.
SETO is connecting the dots on rooftop solar. Learn about the role of rooftop solar energy systems in the United States’ transition to a clean energy grid and how SETO is working to support American residents and companies join in the journey to a green energy future:
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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