Solar Research | NLR
NLR''s solar energy research leverages our expertise—from materials to systems to commercialization—to continually improve the affordability, performance, and reliability of this
Photovoltaics (Fact Sheet), Solar Energy Technologies Program
These new PV technologies would be significantly less expensive than grid electricity and are intended to lead to prototype cells/processes by 2015 and achieve full commercialization in 2020-2030. A
Solar Energy Technologies Office
Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can be used to generate
Photovoltaic Applications | Photovoltaic Research | NLR
As we pursue advanced materials and next-generation technologies, we are enabling PV across a range of applications and locations. Many acres of PV panels can provide utility-scale
Shanghai greenlights pioneering offshore solar-wind hybrid project
Located off the coast of Fengxian district on the northern shore of Hangzhou Bay, the project forms part of Shanghai''s broader strategy to integrate offshore wind and solar energy. It will
Science and Technology Facility | Photovoltaic Research | NLR
Science and Technology Facility The Science and Technology Facility is dedicated to diverse photovoltaics research. The facility houses advanced material synthesis for all the prominent
Solar Topics in Small Business Innovation Research and Small
Funded projects address a wide variety of solar energy topics such as photovoltaics, grid integration, solar plus energy storage, and community solar, among others. See a full list of projects under the
Photovoltaic Research | NLR
Our cutting-edge research focuses on boosting solar cell conversion efficiencies; lowering the cost of solar cells, modules, and systems; and improving the reliability of PV components and
Photovoltaic panel installation by the Science and Technology
Building-integrated photovoltaics is a set of emerging solar energy applications that replace conventional building materials with solar energy generating materials in the structure, like the roof, skylights,
Solar Research and Development Funding Programs
Research project reports can be found on the Office of Science and Technical Information (OSTI) website. View the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) solar energy funding programs past and