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| |  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the 2024 Photovoltaics Research and Development (PVRD) funding opportunity, which will award up to $20 million for innovative solar photovoltaics (PV) research and development (R&D) that reduces the cost of PV modules, reduces carbon and energy intensity of PV manufacturing processes, and optimizes PV technology for new, specialized markets. Advances in PV technologies will help achieve the Biden-Harris Administration's goal of a decarbonized electricity grid by 2035. This investment will also help the U.S. PV industry compete globally and encourage further investment in domestic manufacturing. SETO is interested in projects in two topic areas: Topic Area 1: Photovoltaic Advances in Cell Efficiency, Reliability, and Supply Chain (PACERS): This topic will fund innovative solar cell R&D, with a particular focus on crystalline silicon, III-V, organic PV, and R&D aimed at decarbonizing the crystalline silicon supply chain. Topic Area 2: Building Academic Capabilities in Cadmium Telluride: This topic will fund innovations in cadmium telluride R&D at universities and nonprofit research organizations that require upgraded equipment. SETO anticipates making between 8 and 15 awards under this funding opportunity announcement ranging from $1 million to $4 million. SETO will host an informational webinar on May 8 at 4 p.m. ET to discuss the funding opportunity and the areas of focus. Register for the webinar. | | | | | | |
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