The Solar Energy Technologies Program focuses on developing cost-effective solar-energy technologies that have the greatest potential to benefit the nation and the world. Solar technologies diversify the energy supply, reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels, improve air quality, and offset greenhouse gas emissions. A growing solar industry also stimulates our economy by creating jobs in solar manufacturing and installation. PhotovoltaicsThe Photovoltaics subprogram aggressively funds a diverse set of PV technologies that have potential in many markets that will help solar electricity achieve grid parity. Concentrating Solar PowerThe Concentrating Solar Power subprogram is making CSP competitive in the intermediate power market and developing advanced technologies that will reduce system and storage costs. Grid IntegrationThe Grid Integration subprogram is breaking down the regulatory, technical, and economic barriers to integrate solar electricity into the electric grid. Market TransformationThe Market Transformation subprogram works with external partners to address non-technical issues that are barriers to the widespread adoption of solar technologies.
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