DOE Funding Opportunity - Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics Research and Development

The Solar Energy Technologies Program solicits applications for advanced and applied research and development, education and collaboration in crystalline silicon PV cell and module technology through this University Photovoltaic Crystalline Silicon R&D Funding Opportunity Announcement. A single accredited college or university will be selected to conduct research and development activities to achieve the following: • Advance crystalline silicon PV cell and module technology and manufacturing processes that address the key barriers identified above; • Expand opportunities to educate undergraduate and graduate students in PV systems and manufacturing R&D; and • Address ways to accelerate transferring PV technologies to industry for commercial production utilizing a model that appropriately protects proprietary interests for the mutual benefit of the selected university/college and the U.S. PV industry as a whole. Read more