Photovoltaics Competitive Awards

In support of the SunShot goals, DOE issues competitive solicitations to fund targeted research projects along the entire technology pipeline. Financial awards allow three key partners—industry, laboratories, and universities—to help DOE advance SunShot Initiative goals.

Below are DOE's current awards:

Concept Development

Prototype Design and Scale-Up

SunShot Incubator
PV Supply Chain and Cross-Cutting Technologies
- Part I: PV Supply Chain and Cross-Cutting Technologies
- Part II: High Impact Supply Chain R&D for PV Technologies/System
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

Market-Ready Technologies

Photovoltaic Manufacturing Initiative (PVMI): Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships
Scaling Up Nascent PV at Home (SUNPATH)
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

For more information on available funding, visit the financial opportunities page.