Science and Technology Innovation Board Photovoltaic and Electrical Equipment

What is the solar energy technologies office (Seto)?

The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is an office funded by the Department of Energy that awards funding to companies to advance the affordability, reliability, and performance of solar technologies for the grid.

What is a solar PV-T system?

Solar PV-T systems combine the production of both kinds of solar energy in one collector.

Is solar PV a strategic renewable technology?

This report clearly points out that solar PV is one of the strategic renewable technologies needed to realise the global energy transformation in line with the Paris climate goals. The technology is available now, could be deployed quickly at a large scale and is cost-competitive.

Why is PV device innovation important?

PV device innovation is critical for the ongoing progress of solar, which must expand dramatically over the coming decades to achieve a sustainable energy system. Photo by Werner Slocum, NREL

What is the future of PV devices?

The future of PV devices will be increasingly “coupled.” One could expect coupling of materials systems for lower-cost tandem devices, as mentioned multiple times above, and extensive coupling of PV with other energy sectors in the clean energy economy.

Is the future of solar PV employment bright?

Despite setbacks, there is reason to believe that the future of solar PV employment is nonetheless bright, given the urgency for more ambitious climate and energy transition policies, as well as the expectation that countries are learning important lessons on the design and coherence of policies.