(NREL), CdTe PV Modules: The first large-size devices to be made from this new thin-film material, which promises to help drop the cost of solar electricity. (NREL), UNI-SOLAR Triple-Junction Amorphous-Silicon Solar-Electric Modules: Thin, flexible, waterproof roof shingles that efficiently produce electricity from sunlight. Siemens is one of several projects that will develop grid management technologies that show how solar energy will enhance power system resilience, especially at critical infrastructure sites. Solar Thermochemical Advanced Reactor System (STARS): The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory created STARS with the help of a SunShot CSP R&D award. The designs showcased many creative and resourceful design strategies—and presented a fun challenge for modeling in Aurora.

(NREL and Tau Science Corporation), Optical Cavity Furnace: A new optical furnace uses photons to uniformly heat crystalline solar cells and semiconductor materials, increasing the efficiency of the cells by 3% to 4% at a fraction of the cost of conventional, thermal ovens.

This project continues CT’s collaborative work with the DOE’s U.S. National Laboratories to strengthen, enhance and modernize the nation’s electric grid and critical infrastructure. (NREL, Emcore Corp., and Air Force Research Laboratories Space Vehicles Directorate), Hybrid CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide): This thin-film PV manufacturing process combines precursor inks with a rapid reactive bonding technique, eliminating complex manufacturing methods.

The DOE set aside $23.6 million for photovoltaics research and development (R&D); $30 million for concentrating solar power R&D; $17.6 million for a balance of systems soft cost reduction: $6.8 for innovations in manufacturing; and $50 million for advanced solar systems integration technologies. Forrestal Building1000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585. (NREL and AOS Solar), Silicon Ink for High-Efficiency Solar Cells: Screen printing a liquid form of silicon produces an immediate increase in solar cell efficiency by allowing lighter doping, thus enhancing response to the blue portion of the spectrum. Die Solarbranche demonstriert ihre Innovationskraft: Mehrere Unternehmen wurden nun auf der Intersolar Europe dafür geehrt. DailyEnergyInsider | Your Resource for Energy Policy and News, Copyright © 2020. I was a juror for Solar Decathlon Europe in Szentendre, Hungary; I’ve attended several U.S. competitions, and I have worked with the U.S. organizing team since 2013. STARS sets a world record for converting solar energy to chemical energy with 69% efficiency. University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, took second place followed by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in third place. The event was held on April 12–14, 2019, at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, and included 45 finalist teams, representing 37 collegiate institutions, across the United States and other countries. Site Map | Privacy Policy | RSS, Global Solar Panel Manufacturing Locations, Roll-A-Rack unveils portable solar racking roll forming machine, FirstEnergy Ohio issues RFP for 373,000 RECs, Three Massachusetts towns subscribe to local community solar + storage projects, New Energy Equity completes first phase of 645-kW Michigan solar project, Three ways to close a residential energy storage sale, New report finds Texas utility-scale solar growth may push remaining coal plants into retirement, 64 mayors sign letter urging Congress to extend solar tax credits. Learn more about the office's work at the next SETO quarterly stakeholder webinar. In late September, I found myself in a futuristic eco-village outside of Ben Guerir, Morocco, six time zones away from home. The 43.5% efficiency occurs under lens-focused light having 418 times the intensity of the sun. (SNL and Princeton Power Systems), NREL research scientist Hao-Chih Yuan displays silicon wafers before (left) and after (right) the wet-chemical etching process that creates award-winning "black silicon" solar cells. The Swiss Team took first place overall by designing, building, and operating the house that best blended smart energy production with innovation, market potential, and energy and water efficiency. (more…), Tags: Design Challenge, Solar Decathlon 2020. This blog post will explain the terminology around solar-plus-storage, how many solar-plus-storage systems are in the country, and what they cost.

Universities and community colleges can join the inaugural DOE Solar District Cup, to re-imagine how solar energy is generated, managed, and used. High Penetration Solar Deployment Awards Author: Owner Subject: This presentation summarizes the High Penetration Solar Deployment Awards and the DOE Solar Program s efforts to better understand how to reach high-penetration solar. (NREL), Gallium Indium Phosphide/Gallium Arsenide Tandem Solar Cell: A light, highly efficient solar cell that has become the world's standard for powering earth-orbiting satellites. Tags: Awards, Competition, Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon Europe 2014. Kelsey is senior editor of Solar Power World. The award was announced last week during a reception and banquet at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. By working with Siemens and collaborators in this very important project, we will get a window into the future self-driving grid and discover the most important steps we need to take to get ourselves ready for it,” said Bryan Hannegan, CEO of Holy Cross Energy. “Today’s competitively awarded grants highlight and support Northern Ohio’s important role in the research and development of solar technology.

The 1-microliter volume device operates at a high-peak-power density greater than 1,000 watts per liter, making the device useful for powering wireless micro-systems that sense, record, transmit, and/or actuate.
In Phase 1 of the program, the FLECCS project teams will design, model, and optimize carbon capture and storage processes that enable flexibility on a high-VRE grid.   |  Sitemap, Energy Department announces results of Grid Modernization Lab Call. Tags: Awards, Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon 2013. (NREL), Inverted Metamorphic Multijunction Solar Cell: In this new method, the cell is grown upside down. But as soon as I stepped onto the site, Solar Decathlon Africa felt different. The cost-effective process will boost cell efficiency by about 6% and improve the manufacturing bottom line by up to 20%. Auszeichnungen erhielten Lösungen in den Bereichen Photovoltaik und Solare Projekte in Europa. ASU continues to keep solar shining in Phoenix Metro area Deanna Dent/ASU Now A gallium arsenide wafer cleaved in half using a Sonic Wafering technology developed in the Defect Engineering for Energy Conversion Technologies (DEfECT) Lab at ASU. Below are the winning inventions listed by year and the DOE national laboratories and Solar Program partners that received awards.
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The Most (and Least) Energy-Expensive States. It was lighter, cheaper, and more efficient and reliable than previous amorphous silicon technologies. TetraCell Solar Cells: With support from a 2009 SunShot Incubator award, TetraSun developed an innovative solar cell architecture that allows for a greater percentage of incoming sunlight to be converted to electricity relative to conventional crystalline solar cells. If that feels too fast to you, then check out the other 10 Minutes we’ve posted on our YouTube channel during the 2017 event. (First Solar and NREL), PowerView™ Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic Module: It is semi-transparent, making it ideal to be used in lieu of architectural glass for many applications, particularly for those that call for sloped glazing, such as awnings, canopies, or slanted roofs. Susteon will evaluate a CO2 capture technology using solid sorbents based on thermal swing adsorption that enables power generators to operate the power plant in a “load following” mode. You’ll see highlights from each house, updates on each day’s activities, and even a dancing toilet. (NREL and Innovalight), Ultra-High-Voltage Silicon Carbide Thyristor: This semiconductor-based, ultra-high-voltage, silicon-carbide thyristor allows next-generation "smart grid" power electronics systems to be built that are as much as 10 times smaller and lighter than current silicon-based technologies. Like a three-blade safety razor that uses all its blades for a closer shave, the SJ3 cell captures different light frequencies, ensuring the best conversion of photons to electrons. Upstream Oil and Gas Roadmap 2017-2040 : Coal Roadmap 2017-2040: Downstream Oil Industry Roadmap 2017-2040: Downstream Natural Gas Roadmap 2017-2040

The system concentrates solar power to convert natural gas into synthesis gas (syngas), enabling natural gas power plants to make electricity while using 20% less fuel. The team will develop accelerated stress-testing methods that can detect what degrades perovskite modules outdoors. It is the first solar cell to break the 40% conversion efficiency barrier—the solar equivalent of breaking the four-minute mile. Tags: Appliances, Architecture, Awards, Communications, Competition, Contests, Energy, Engineering, Health and Comfort, Home Life, Innovation, Market Potential, Maryland, Swiss Team, UC Berkeley / U of Denver, Water.

The result is a higher yield of efficient cells and reduced manufacturing costs. The Swiss Team cleaned up today as they took first place in both the Architecture and Water Contests with their NeighborHub competition house. The solar industry is on the move—expanding into new states and creating new business opportunities across the country. NREL research scientist Hao-Chih Yuan displays silicon wafers before (left) and after (right) the wet-chemical etching process that creates award-winning "black silicon" solar cells. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded up to $21 million for research on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for fusion energy. 2012 Technology Review's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2012 : Alta Devices, a 2009 Incubator awardee, received this designation for developing high-efficiency gallium arsenide–based solar cells that provide a way to lower the cost of solar. Department of Energy Announces American-Made Solar Prize Round 3 Finalists and Launches Round 4.

All rights reserved. The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University team was victorious as the Grand Winner at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® Design Challenge Weekend. The energy of the students, and their region-, craft-, and culture-specific solutions were somehow more robust than what I’ve seen on the whole in other Solar Decathlons. All 11 teams completed their houses, opened to the public, and participated in the competition. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $128 million to fund 75 research projects to advance solar technologies.