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December 12, 2012
Energy Department Invests $29 Million in Solar Energy Grid Solutions
The Energy Department announced a $29 million investment in four projects (part of its SunShot Initiative) that will help advance affordable, reliable clean energy for U.S. families and businesses. More
November 28, 2012
Energy Department Announces $10 Million for Solar Projects
The Energy Department announced a $10 million investment in 10 small business-led projects designed to speed solar energy innovation. More
November 21, 2012
New Report Charts Dynamic, Steady Growth of the U.S. Solar Jobs Market
A new report released by the Solar Foundation tracks the steady growth of America's solar jobs market over the past 12 months. More
November 21, 2012
Energy Department Updates National Solar Thermal Test Facility
The Energy Department's National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF), operated by the Department's Sandia National Laboratories, was recently given a $17.8 million upgrade that added state-of-the-art test capabilities. More
November 19, 2012
Energy Department Announces $10 Million Investment in Innovative Solar Projects
In support of the Obama Administration's all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today announced 10 small business-led projects to speed solar energy innovation from the lab to the marketplace. More
November 7, 2012
Navy's China Lake Solar Plant Begins Operations
The largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power system in the U.S. Navy, a 13.78-megawatt PV system at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, has been completed. More
November 6, 2012
Turning Photovoltaic Lab Breakthroughs Into New Businesses
Development and adoption of the world’s most efficient photovoltaic (PV) technologies. More
October 31, 2012
United States' Clean Energy Patents Soar, Report Indicates
The number of clean energy U.S. patents granted in the second quarter of 2012 reached a new high, according to the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index. More
October 17, 2012
Interior Department Approves Solar Energy Zones on Public Lands
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has finalized a program to spur development of solar energy on public lands in six Western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. More
October 17, 2012
Investing in America's Solar Workforce
The Energy Department recently announced its support for the Photovoltaic Online Training (PVOT) program—a free online training tool specifically designed for code officials who grant permits and perform field inspections for residential solar installations. More
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