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The Department of Energy’s ongoing commitment to back emerging solar energy technologies comes in the form of $7 million in funding issued under its Photovoltaic Solar Incubator Program. Through this program, the DOE aims to assist in developing and commercializing innovative solar technologies.
Tier I projects will receive $1 million over a one-year period and include:
- Caelux: For the development of a flexible solar cell manufacturing process and design that minimizes the amount of semiconducting material used.
- Solexant: For its work in developing a new thin film material from substances that are non-toxic and not rare.
- Stion: For its attempt to develop a thin film technology that will allow two high-efficiency thin film solar devices to be stacked, allowing for much better absorption of light and power generation.
The Tier II projects, which receive up to $4 million over 18 months, include:
- Crystal Solar: For the development of a technology that allows for the fabrication, handling, processing, and packaging of very thin single crystal silicon wafers.
Click here for more on the DOE’s solar energy program.
[Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory]
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