March 21, 2014: DOE Awards $2.2 Million for Solutions That Reduce Costs of Solar
Awards to Three California-Based Small Businesses to Drive Down Hardware and Non-Hardware Costs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $2.2 million for three projects to help lower the costs of solar electricity and increase deployment nationwide. DOE said this funding will help develop technologies and streamline processes to make solar more accessible for residential and commercial applications.
As part of the eighth round of the SunShot Incubator Program, DOE is investing in three California-based small businesses to continue driving down both the hardware and non-hardware “soft costs” of solar, such as permitting and installation.